Level 3 AS/A Level Film Studies WJEC

Level 3 : AS/A Level Film Studies (WJEC)

Who is the course for?
Students wishing to study and who are interested in, Film. GCSE Film Studies is not necessary but grade C or above in English is essential.

Content outline
AS Film Studies

There are two units. The first unit covers topics such as the key elements of film language such as cinematography, editing, sound and mise-en-scene. We are concerned here with how these create "meaning" and generate an emotional response in the audience. the second unit is concerned with how the British and American film industries work: production, distribution and exhibition. We also study specific British and American films, looking at certain genres, such as thrillers, anti-war films and comedies.

A2 Film Studies

There are two units: one is concerned with a research project, where students research the work of a director or studio; and students also either write a screenplay or make a short (5 minute) film. The other unit covers aspects of world cinema (French New Wave, Hong Kong, Mexican), "shocking cinema", and students also study a single film in detail. For their coursework, students produce a short film.

Method of assessment
AS - Unit One is assessed through coursework, involving a creative project, worth 40%, Unit Two is assessed by written exam, involving stimulus-based questions and essay questions.

A2- Unit Three is assessed through coursework, involving a research project and a creative project, worth 50%. Unit Four is assessed by written exam, involving essay questions.