Film Studies

Please apply for all courses via the Sixth Form's website, which will go live on Thursday 15 October.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course description.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist/V Level qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

Film Studies is designed to deepen your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film, arguably the major art form of the past one hundred years. The course involves the study of cinema as a medium, an art form and a social and economic institution. You will come into contact with a wide range of films, developing skills of observation, critical analysis and personal reflection. It is an excellent opportunity to gain a respected qualification in a subject which many find fascinating. It complements studies in languages, literature and social sciences whilst at the same time offering a fresh contrast for students considering the sciences.

AS/Year 12 Units

American Film

Section A: Hollywood 1930 – 1990 (comparative study)

Section B: American Independent Film 35% (90 marks)

European Film

Section A: British Film (two film study).

Section B: European Film 35% (90 marks)

Production Non-Examined Assessment

Option 1: Film Extract (2.5-3.5 minutes) OR Option 2: Screenplay Extract (and 15 frame digital storyboard).

Evaluative Analysis (1,000-1,250 words) 30% (60 marks).

A Level/Year 13

Varieties of Film and Filmmaking

Section A: Hollywood 1930 – 1990 (comparative study)

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

Section C: British Film since 1995 (two film study) 35% (120 marks)

Global Filmmaking Perspectives

Section A: Global Film (two film study).

Section B: Documentary Film.

Section C: Film Movements – Silent Cinema.

Section D: Film Movements – Experimental Film (1960 – 2000) 35% (100 marks)

Production Non-Examined Assessment

Option 1: Short Film OR Option 2: Screenplay (and 20 frame digital storyboard) Evaluative Analysis (1600-1800 words) 30% (60 marks).

AS Assessment Two written examinations worth 70% and coursework assessment worth 30%

A Level Assessment Two written examinations worth 70 % and coursework worth 30%

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

You will need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language. Students who are currently studying Media should achieve a Grade 4 or above

Although, whilst useful, prior study of Media is not required

The course is not only suitable for those intending to go onto Higher Education to study Film or Media but offers you analytical, practical, presentation and group skills which will be welcomed in a vast array of fields.