Film Studies

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

or

The Extended Project Qualification

FILM STUDIES
A level
This is an exciting course which is designed to deepen students’ understanding, appreciation and
enjoyment of film. You will study cinema as a medium, as an art form and as a social and economic institution. The course aims to develop students’ interest in and appreciation of cinema through the study of the language of film and the process of reading film.

Why film studies?
Film Studies provides a sound basis for university study in film, media and many other technical and artistic areas, as well as complementing work in other A levels such as English, drama and history. It is soundly analytical in its approach and develops students’ skills of verbal and written analysis, as well as their aesthetic sense.

What’s expected?
We expect our film students to love film! You should enjoy watching and discussing films and be keen to extend your experience of film beyond the mainstream to include cinema which is challenging or controversial. You will become an active reader of film, rather than a passive ‘viewer’ and you will enjoy reflecting on your own experience of, and reactions to films. In lessons, you will watch a huge range of films and learn how to analyse and discuss them. You will give presentations, write essays and contribute to lively classroom discussions. Assessment is through a mixture of examination and creative coursework.

A minimum level 4 in English or English literature.

Film Studies makes a good fourth subject and provides a sound basis for university study in Film, Media and many other technical and artistic areas.