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Contact : Mrs H Cross-Fancy
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Exam Board & Code : WJEC FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4 |
| Course : 2 Years to full A level |
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What is Film Studies A level about?
Ever wondered: Why are animations are often released at the end of October? Why is Ewan McGregor such a successful movie star? Why do most horror films use the same techniques to frighten us? A Level Film Studies aims to answer questions like these and to deepen your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film as an art form. This is the only A Level course of its kind; it is more specific than Media Studies in terms of texts studied, but it is as academically challenging. Building on students’ own knowledge and interest in film, starting with American and British film at AS, you will learn skills of analysis and evaluation as you will learn the visual and audio techniques used by film-makers. These skills will then be given a practical, creative outlet as the coursework component gives the opportunity for you to make a short film. Whether you are interested in a particular film genre, want to find out more about the film industry and how it works or fancy yourself as the next Steven Spielberg, Film Studies is for you. Fascinated by film and the moving image? Then take Film Studies.
Is this course for me?
An interest in Film and Media is a must, plus a good pass in English and English Literature GCSE.
What else do I need to know?
There is a strong creative aspect to coursework; you will have the opportunity to design your own storyboards and film and edit a short film of your own. There are a number of trips arranged throughout the course, including trips to the British Film Institute in London.
What other students say
"An interactive course where your discussion and opinions are key. The output from the course is as much as your input! A great experience." “The course is fascinating and inspirational.”
Where could it lead?
Film Studies provides a good theoretical and practical basis for students who are interested in studying film or media at a higher level, and for those who are interested in to getting into the industry.
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Unit Assessment |
| AS Unit 1: Exploring Film Form:
A: close written analysis of how the micro aspects of a chosen extract from a film of candidate’s choice produce meanings and responses;
B: creative project : can be a 2 minute film sequence, photographic storyboard or extended step outline with a reflective analysis
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Internally assessed coursework, = 20% of A Level (40% of AS). |
| AS Unit 2: British and American Film:
Three sections, candidates answer one question from each section:
· A: response to stimulus material set by Awarding Body based on producers and audiences of film
· B: Topics in British Film
· C: US Film – Comparative study of two films
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External examination; 2½ hours written paper, worth 30% of A Level (60% of AS). |
| A2 Unit 3: Film Research and Creative Projects:
· A small scale research project
· Creative project and reflective analysis
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Internally assessed coursework, worth 25% of A Level. |
| A2 Unit 4: Varieties of Film Experience: Issues and Debates:
Three questions, one from each section:
· A: World Cinema topics
· B: Spectatorship topics
· C: Single Film – Critical Study
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External examination; 2¾ hours written paper, worth 25% of A Level. |
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