Film Studies

WJEC Eduqas GCE A LEVEL in FILM STUDIES

Course Overview

A Level Film Studies allows you to broaden your knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate in audience. Throughout this two-year course you will study mainstream American films from the past and the present, as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films and global films, both English and non-English. This allows you to develop your understanding of film its early years to its still emerging digital future.

Production work is a crucial part of this specification and is integral to your study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to your own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to enable you to create high quality film and screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on your own study of film.

Course Content & Assessment

This course is assessed through 3 Components; 2 exam units and 1 coursework unit, allowing students apply knowledge and understanding through the study of film and produce and evaluate their own production skills. The 3 components are:

·         C1 Varieties of film and filmmaking – Hollywood 1930-1990, American film since 2005, British film since 1995 (exam)

·         C2 Global filmmaking perspectives – Global film, Documentary film, Silent cinema, Experimental film (exam)

·         C3 Production – students produce either: short film OR screenplay (coursework)

What next?

This course prepares you for multiple careers within the media sector by supplying you with analytical skills, film production skills, historical context, and evaluative skills, all of which can be applied into a media industry profession such as Film Producer, Director, Scriptwriter, Editor, Camera Operator or even opens other doors into careers such as Journalism. All skills developed within this subject will give you experience within the industry and field to prepare you for further learning and study into a specific sector.

Entry Requirements:

Course-Specific Entry Requirements: At least 5 grades 9-4 (you do not need a GCSE or BTEC L2 in Media) including a Grade 5 minimum in English.

Who to contact:

Mrs Harper – h.harper@kingsmeadschool.net Head of Department