Useful Information
Film is a significant contemporary art form, and A Level Film Studies builds on the informal knowledge that students have developed since childhood. The course includes the study of British and American cinema, as well as world cinema at A Level. In the second year of study, students will have the opportunity to work in groups to produce their own short film or film sequences.
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Course Overview
This course covers:
- Varieties of film and filmmaking
- Global filmmaking perspectives
- Hollywood 1930 – 1990 (comparative study)
- American film since 2005 (two-film study)
- British film since 1995 (two-film study)
- Global film (two-film study)
- Documentary film
- Film movements – Silent Cinema
- Film movements – Experimental Film (1960 – 2000)
Students will enjoy this course if they would like to:
- Analyze and discuss films in detail from Britain, America, and the rest of the world
- Make their own short films
- Learn more about the history of film
- Find out about different styles of filmmaking, such as experimental films and documentaries
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework. The coursework section involves screenplay, storyboard production, and evaluation. The exam board for this A Level is WJEC.
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Course Highlights
The College organizes educational experiences each year, including trips and presentations by visiting speakers. Film Studies students recently visited London cinemas as part of the BFI London Film Festival to participate in screenings, some with Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.
They also visited The Harry Potter Studios at Leavesden to participate in a storyboarding masterclass and study the set and costume designs.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Although not a vocational qualification, A Level Film Studies provides a useful foundation for students wishing to study Film at a higher level or pursue a career in the Film Industry.
Alternatively, students may wish to combine Film Studies with other academic subjects such as English and History. Some students have secured places with the BFI Film Academy delivered by Eastside.
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Assessment
This course is assessed through both examinations and coursework. The coursework section involves screenplay, storyboard production, and evaluation.
The exam board for this A Level is WJEC.
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Entry Requirements
Students wishing to include A Levels in their program need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English at grade 5.
Students will need a satisfactory school reference.
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