A level Film Studies

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*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.

Eduqas A Level
QAN 603/1147/2

What will I study?
The A Level course is divided into 3 components.

Component 1: American and British Film

This unit requires students to study six feature-length films. These films will be drawn from the following areas:

• Classical Hollywood
• Hollywood since the 1960s
• Contemporary American Independent Film
• British Film

Component 2: Varieties of Film

This unit assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films and one compilation of short films. Students will study:

• Film Movements - Silent Cinema
• Film Movements - Experimental Film
• Documentary Film
• Global Film

Component 3: Production

For the practical production coursework unit, students produce:

• either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) and digitally photographed storyboard for a key section from that screenplay
• an evaluative analysis (1250-1500 words).

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

Components 1 and 2 are externally assessed by 3 hour written examinations. Each accounts for 35% of the qualification. Component 3 is an internally assessed coursework unit and forms 30% of the overall qualification.

What will I need to study this course?
It is not a requirement that students have studied Film or Media Studies at GCSE. However students should have an enjoyment of film and an awareness of a range of British, American and World Cinema. Students should have a grade 4 or above in GCSE English.

Where next?
Students may want to go on to study Film or Media courses at degree level – there is a huge range of courses available. We also aim to provide students with relevant experiences and opportunities to support progression onto university or into employment.