Film Studies A Level

A Level

In Worthing

Free

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worthing

  • Duration

    2 Years

Please see subject description for full details. Film Studies A Level to be completed over two years.

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Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Sandition Way, BN FD

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Film
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Course programme


Film Studies
A Level

What is this course about?
- This course aims to give students an opportunity to combine creative work with an academic exploration of a broad range of film from Hollywood mainstream to World Cinema.
- You can carry out individual research and chose from several creative options
- You can develop the skills necessary for preparation for a wide range of degree subjects and career choices.

What topics will I study?
At AS:
- Coursework: involves an analysis of an extract from a chosen film and a creative project, based on a film sequence or short film.
- Exam: "British and American Film" which has three sections. These require a response to exam board set material, topics in British film and a comparative study of two US films.

At A2:
- Coursework: involves a small scale research project and a creative project.
- Exam "Varieties of film experience: Issues and debates" involving study of World cinema, Spectatorship projects and a critical study of a single film.

How will my work be assessed?
- Coursework units are internally marked, with reference to the set assessment objectives, and externally moderated.
- Exams are externally marked.

Frequently asked questions
What skills do I need to succeed?

- You need the ability to be enquiring and analytical when studying film and to develop the skills to assess personal and critical response to texts.
- You need to enjoy research and have practical skills

What knowledge do I need to succeed?
A love and understanding of films from all times and cultures

Are there any specific entry requirements?
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A* - C and one of these should be in English.

What are the lessons like?
- A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Group work, individual tutorials, research tasks, discussions, group and individual presentations.
- For some of the course you are working on, there are individual, practical, ILT or research based tasks.
- Full screenings and film extracts are used to illustrate all aspects of the course
- 1:1 support is available to all students.

What have I got to do to do well?
- Work will be assessed by your teacher throughout the year. Act on the written and verbal feedback given to help you improve
- Watch and learn by exploring the work of a range of filmmakers
- Keep to all deadlines for written work and manage time efficiently for practical tasks.
- Be prepared and equipped for all lessons.
- Learn thoroughly all exam topics

What students say about this course?
- "I like the fact that I have been given the opportunity to work to my own interests and strengths".
- "I have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere during lessons; we are frequently given individual advice on our work. We are also given the chance to express and develop our own viewpoints".
- "It's good the way the class can support each other in developing the necessary skills for this course"
- "Discussions are lively!"
- "It's given me the chance to broaden and develop my love of film"

What do people do with A Level Film Studies?
- Many students go on to study film, media or cultural studies or to study film as part of a combined degree at university
- Career opportunities exist in the film industry, teaching, and any jobs that require thoughtful, adaptable and skilled people.
- Film studies A level can also accompany many other subjects and can form part of an application to a huge range of university courses and career paths.

Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
Printing £10 each year
Local trips £5 each
London trip (optional) £15
European trip (optional)

Film Studies A Level

Free