Film Studies - A and AS Levels

A Level

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

The AS/AL Syllabus in Film Studies is designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of film, the major art form of the twentieth century. Students will study Cinema as a medium, as an art form and as a social and economic institution.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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1 Belgrave Road, Highgate, B12 9FF

Start date

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About this course

Anyone who is interested in working in the media, or who wishes to study an arts course to degree level. You should enjoy reading widely and have an analytical, critical mind because this course is academically rigorous.

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Film Studies - A and AS Levels

What are the main features of this course?
The AS/AL Syllabus in Film Studies is designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of film, the major art form of the twentieth century. Students will study Cinema as a medium, as an art form and as a social and economic institution.

Hours of Lessons per Week : 4.7
Indicative Group Size : 16

How is the course assessed?
The course is modular with 2 AS modules in the first year and 2 A2 modules in the second year. The units include: Film Form and the production of meaning; Producers and Audiences: Hollywood and British Cinema; World Cinema; Messages and Values: British and Irish Cinema. Practical work is involved with students writing their own screenplays and storyboards.

Who should study this course?
Anyone who is interested in working in the media, or who wishes to study an arts course to degree level. You should enjoy reading widely and have an analytical, critical mind because this course is academically rigorous.

Where can I go next?
Employment, training or higher education, particularly in a Media related area.

Exam Board:
WJEC

Film Studies - A and AS Levels

Price on request