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Film Studies

A Level - Full-time
Film Studies
Subject Area: Film Studies
Assessment: Exam and Coursework
Location: Woldgate
Course Entry Requirements Icon Entry Requirements:

This specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE, particularly literacy and Information Technology skills. Some learners may already have gained knowledge, understanding and skills through their study of film in Media Studies, however, this is not a requirement for undertaking the A-level.

This innovative course will allow you to explore a wide range of film genres, history and styles, taking a wide view of the history and genre of film and an in-depth focus on the craft of film making with the opportunity to create work of your own as part of the course.

Additional Course Information

What will I study and learn?

Component 1 – Varieties of film and filmmaking

This component assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films.

Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study)

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two Hollywood films, one from the Classical Hollywood period (1930-1960) and the other from the New Hollywood period (1961-1990).

Section B: American film since 2005 (two-film study)

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two American films, one mainstream film and one contemporary independent film.

Section C: British film since 1995 (two-film study)

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two British films.

Component 2 – Global filmmaking perspectives

This component assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films (or their equivalent).

Section A: Global film (two-film study)

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two global films: one European and one produced outside Europe.

Section B: Documentary film

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one documentary film.

Section C: Film movements – Silent cinema

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one silent film or group of films.

Section D: Film movements – Experimental film (1960-2000)

  • One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one film option.

Component 3 – Production

This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Learners produce:

  • Either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600- 1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay
  • An evaluative analysis (1600 – 1800 words)
How will I be assessed?

Component 1 – Varieties of film and filmmaking

  • Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification

Component 2 – Global filmmaking perspectives

  • Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification

Component 3 – Production

  • Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification.
Further Opportunities

This WJEC Eduqas specification provides a suitable progression to a range of higher education degree and vocational level courses or to employment. In addition to these routes, many employers in the media would welcome young people with skills in film. Jobs directly related to your A Level may include, but are not limited to: Broadcast presenter, Film director, Film/video editor, Location manager, Production designer, theatre/television/film, Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video, Television camera operator, Television/film/video, producer, Television production, coordinator, Advertising art director, Arts administrator, Community arts worker, Concept artist, Event manager, Marketing executive, Public relations officer, Runner, broadcasting/film/video, Special effects technician, Talent agent, VFX artist.

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