Film Studies GCSE

Film Studies GCSE

Subject category:
Art, Design, Media and E Media

What will I study?
This new course builds upon your own experience of film, as consumer and creator. You will investigate and develop your knowledge and understanding of the film industry and film audiences.

Duration:
One year

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
The aims of the course are: · To develop an interest and enjoyment of films in their national and global contexts and foster an appreciation of cultural diversity · To encourage a critical, investigative approach to films, film organisations and audience · To explore how films represent people, places, ideas, issues and events to different audiences · To experiment with and explore the creative possibilities of films and film products · To engage with issues as they arise within the study of film, audiences and industry.

How will I be assessed?
You will be expected to complete four linked pieces of coursework which will give you 50% of your overall marks. In the final term of the course you will complete two written examinations which will account for the final 50% of your marks.

What can I do afterwards?
Could progress onto Level 3 Film or Media courses.

Are there any additional costs involved?
Course text book.

Location:
Park College