Film Studies
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This Film Studies course is designed to introduce A Level learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate.
Course Content Component 1 : Varieties of film and filmmaking. Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives. Component 3: Production (Practical) |
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Assessment Format Component 1 (35%) Written examination 2.5 hours One question comparing two Hollywood films, one from Classical Hollywood (1930 – 1960) and one from New Hollywood (1961 – 1990). One question comparing two American films, one from the mainstream and one from the contemporary independent tradition. One question comparing two British films.
Component 2 (35%) One question comparing two global films one from Europe, and one from outside Europe. One question requiring reference to a documentary film. One question requiring reference to one Silent film or group of films. One question requiring reference to a range of experimental films.
Component 3 (30%) - Practical Either a short (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) Or, An evaluative analysis (1600 – 1800 words)
Board : Eduqas Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 5 in English Language
Teachers to contact: Mrs Fielder-Suszka and Mr Fairhurst
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