Part Time AS Level Film Studies

A Level

In Croydon

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Croydon

  • Duration

    1 Year

Film has been an integral part of popular culture for more than 100 years and remains no less significant in the twenty-first century. Film Studies treats movies as artefacts that are worthy of academic study and encourages learners to engage with film texts from a range of countries and historical periods. In addition to studying the industrial and cultural contexts of film production.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Croydon (London)
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College Road, CR9 1DX

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.
Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s...

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Course programme


MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION AS 1 year or A Level 2 years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Learners can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 09:00 and 17:00
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 5 hours per week as part of an AS programme of study
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for equipment , visits and materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY WJEC
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:

5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.

Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s at Croydon Sixth Form College are welcome, provided that
a) they can produce a positive reference from their previous school or college; and
b) the specification they studied for AS Level is compatible with the specification at the College.(Advice on this should be sought from the College at the time of application although there is usually no difficulty).

Students qualify for A2 subjects provided they have achieved at least an E at AS level. The exception is ICT which requires a grade D.

All full-time students are required to take a computer based multiple choice 'initial assessment test' before enrolment in literacy and numeracy. A level 2 pass in literacy is normally required for all subjects. A level 2 numeracy pass is normally required for Science and Maths subjects. For further details call the College Information Centre on T: 0208760 5914.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Film has been an integral part of popular culture for more than 100 years and remains no less significant in the twenty-first century. Film Studies treats movies as artefacts that are worthy of academic study and encourages learners to engage with film texts from a range of countries and historical periods.

In addition to studying the industrial and cultural contexts of film production, learners will also analyse film language and the meanings that are produced by different styles and techniques.

Learners also get the opportunity to script, storyboard and/or cmake film sequences as part of the practical componenet of the course
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
AS and A levels are a traditional route into University for 16-18 year olds. They are also seen by employers as indicators of a potential employee's intelligence, maturity and self organisation skills.

Most A level students progress into full-time employment or onto Higher Education.

Opportunities to study Higher Education (HE)qualifications at Croydon Higher Education College are available.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and practical examination
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Cinema and Gallery Visits / External Lectures
READING LISTS to be advised
Please note that this programme is offered subject to validation.

Part Time AS Level Film Studies

Price on request