Full Time A2 Film Studies

Film Studies
(Course code: AS A00300 / A2 A00400)

Course length:
AS One year / A2 One additional year

Qualification:
Advanced Level GCEs (AS/A2)

Description of course:
This is the course for you if you are interested in Film but also want to understand and appreciate it better. Year One. The Study of British and Hollywood Cinema. This involves both a study of the way the film industry works from production through to viewing in cinemas and at home and of particular films; British crime films and American films about young people. You will also work on an analysis of a film of your own choosing and write a script, produce a storyboard or shoot a short film. Year Two. The Study of World Cinema and the analysis of how different kind of films work on their audiences. There will be an individual research project on a group of films of your own choosing and further practical work.

Method of assessment:
AS: Coursework 40% Examination 60% A2: Coursework 50% Examination 50%

Progression opportunities and careers:
Opportunity to progress into film/ media related courses or as a general entry qualification for Higher Education.

Entry requirements:
Year 1 To study for 3 AS levels a minimum of 5 GCSEs A* - C inclusive of minimum grades are required. To study for 4 AS levels a minimum of 6 GCSEs A* - C inclusive of minimum grades are required. To study for 5 AS levels a minimum of 7 GCSEs A* - C inclusive of minimum grades are required. Year 2 To progress to A2 you are required to pass the AS level in the subject you wish to progress in.

Specific entry requirements:
GCSE English at grade C or above

Advanced Level GCE courses are very different from GCSEs. Students need to be prepared to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and willingness to work. The number of students, and the wide range of schools they come from to study at Advanced Level GCE, ensures stimulating work and discussion groups.

*A minimum of 3 subjects need to be chosen for this full time programme.*

Tips for choosing your Advanced Level GCE subjects

Choose subjects that you enjoy and are good at. Your choice should reflect what you want to do afterwards. All AS GCEs and A GCEs listed are offered on a grid to allow for the mixing of the most popular combinations of subjects. You may discuss your selection at interview or request a careers interview.

Additional qualifications studied:
All full time students will undertake a combination of additional qualifications that will enhance their study skills and those skills that will be important in employment.