From viewer to director to critic, if you have a passion for film and a critical eye to cast, then you will certainly enjoy and excel in Film Studies. It is our aim to introduce pupils to a diverse range of films, allowing them to develop their filmic knowledge and cultural understanding. Pupils are encouraged to be open-minded about the films they watch and to appreciate different genres, directors and techniques, which will form the basis for a variety of tasks as well as regular independent research and study to develop a level of autonomy that will be required for future study and careers. Lively discussion and debate, where pupils have the opportunity to discuss new releases alongside classical film-making, along with independent research and writing tasks allows pupils to hone their skills in a number of different ways . Pupils will study a range of culturally significant films as well as considering what makes blockbuster films popular.
Grade 5 or above in English Literature and Language at GCSE
Component 1: American and British Film - Written examination 35% of qualification - 120 Marks Pupils must study: One film from the classical Hollywood period (1940s and 1950s), two Hollywood films produced since the 1960s, one contemporary American independent film (produced after 2010), two British films, one produced between 1930 and 1960 and the other more recent. Component 2: Varieties of film - Written examination 35% of qualification - 120 marks Pupils must study: Two films representing different film movements, including at least one silent film option, one documentary film, two international, non-English language films, one European and one from outside Europe, one compilation of short films. Component 3: Production - Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification - 60 Marks Pupils produce either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film and a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay and an evaluative analysis. The production brief will offer four options, of which one must be chosen. With two options based on narrative elements and two options based on character-led elements of the short film.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9HH |
From viewer to director to critic, if you have a passion for film and a critical eye to cast, then you will certainly enjoy and excel in Film Studies. It is our aim to introduce pupils to a diverse range of films, allowing them to develop their filmic knowledge and cultural understanding. Pupils are encouraged to be open-minded about the films they watch and to appreciate different genres, directors and techniques, which will form the basis for a variety of tasks as well as regular independent research and study to develop a level of autonomy that will be required for future study and careers. Lively discussion and debate, where pupils have the opportunity to discuss new releases alongside classical film-making, along with independent research and writing tasks allows pupils to hone their skills in a number of different ways . Pupils will study a range of culturally significant films as well as considering what makes blockbuster films popular.
Grade 5 or above in English Literature and Language at GCSE
Component 1: American and British Film - Written examination 35% of qualification - 120 Marks Pupils must study: One film from the classical Hollywood period (1940s and 1950s), two Hollywood films produced since the 1960s, one contemporary American independent film (produced after 2010), two British films, one produced between 1930 and 1960 and the other more recent. Component 2: Varieties of film - Written examination 35% of qualification - 120 marks Pupils must study: Two films representing different film movements, including at least one silent film option, one documentary film, two international, non-English language films, one European and one from outside Europe, one compilation of short films. Component 3: Production - Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification - 60 Marks Pupils produce either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film and a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay and an evaluative analysis. The production brief will offer four options, of which one must be chosen. With two options based on narrative elements and two options based on character-led elements of the short film.
