Film Studies

There are two examined components: 

Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking 

Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 – a comparative study of one film from the classical Hollywood period (e.g. Vertigo) and one from the ‘New’ Hollywood period (eg Do the right Thing) 

Section B: American film since 2005: a study of one contemporary mainstream film (eg Joker) and one contemporary Independent film (eg Promising Young Woman) Section C: British Film Since 1995: a study of two British films (e.g. Trainspotting and This is England)

Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives 

Section A: Global Film: a study of one European Film (e.g. Another Round) and one Film from outside Europe (e.g. City of God) 

Section B: Documentary Film: study of one documentary such as ‘Amy’ 

Section C: Film Movements – Silent Cinema. Study of the films of Buster Keaton Section D: Film Movements – Experimental Film (1960-2000). Study of one film, for example ‘Memento’ 

The coursework component is Component 3: Production 

Learners produce either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section of the screenplay and an evaluative analysis (1600-1800 words).

Coursework (30%)
Examination (70%)
Examining Board – EDUQAS

The College’s standard A level entry requirements apply.

None.

Film Studies can help with analytical skills required in a range of professions. Learners of this subject may choose to follow a course in a similar area at degree level. Typical career paths involve filmmaking, work within digital media and animation. Current A Level learners are expecting to take up Film Studies courses with both practical and theoretical elements.

There are no specific costs involved in studying A level Film Studies, but we offer trips that will require payment for transport.

Film Studies learners take the subject with a range of other courses. Among the most popular are Media Studies, English Literature, Theatre Studies and Photography, but the subject can be combined successfully with other A Levels. Learners may wish to be involved in the Student Magazine or Creative Writing enrichments.