Film Studies AS Level and A2 Level

Film Studies AS Level and A2 Level

Film Studies

Location: Farnham College

Course Code:
FCFIL-GCEAS

Start: 09/09/2009

Exam Board: WJEC

Level: 3

Why Study Here:
Film Studies offers an engaging balance of theory and practice, within a well-supported and resourced Media department. Study trips to the Imax cinema and to the BFI library are an essential part of the course.

Suitable For:
Those of you who love analysing films and want to know more about film production, history and audience engagement, this course is for you.

Application Method:
Application followed by individual interview

Content / Overview:
This academic course offers you an in-depth understanding of cinema. If you love analysing films and want to know more about film production, history and audience engagement, this course is for you. At AS Level you focus on Hollywood and British cinema (60%) while coursework includes: 1 written analysis of cinematic style in a film of your choice and 1 practical film exercise in script writing or filming your own sequence (40%).

At A2 Level your studies are widened to include World cinema and issues and debates in film studies. There is also an extended creative practical element, building on AS Level skills and a research project into films of your choice for the coursework module.

Both AS and A2 Level have academic essay exams.

Delivery Method:
Lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent study.

Assessment:
Coursework and exam.

Progression:
Degrees in film, media or journalism or careers in marketing, advertising, film or TV production.

If you are 16-18, a British or European Union resident and enrolled on a Further Education course there are normally no tuition, registration or exam fees. If you are in need of financial support, talk to us about help with other course costs, childcare, travel and accommodation.
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