Film Studies

Course aims

A Level Film will cover the following topic areas:

Hollywood 1930-1990
American Independent Film
British film
European Film
Film Production
Global Film
Documentary
Silent Film
Experimental Film
Short Film

Learners study the key elements of film form including cinematography, mise en scène, editing, sound and performance. In addition, they also study the contexts of chosen films and what was happening when the film was made. The course will engage learners in the study of Ideology, the Auteur and Critical Debates surrounding Film.

Course assessment

2 exams, each worth 35%, and a 30% assessment of production work.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature.

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