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Film Studies - A Level



 
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Useful Information
Mode of Study: Full time Level: Level 3 Duration: 2 Year

Course Overview
The course will introduce you to the diverse range of film forms and film styles developed in different places throughout the history of cinema. You will explore the relationship between the film and the individual by exploring how films create meanings and produce both intellectual and emotional responses.

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. 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

Career Opportunities & Further Study
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. 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.

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.

Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 5 as a minimum. You will also need to show an art portfolio, containing recent examples of creative work you have done.

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