How do films entertain, influence and inspire audiences around the world? A Level Film Studies gives you the opportunity to explore the art of filmmaking while developing a deeper understanding of how films create meaning and reflect society.
Throughout the course, you'll study a diverse range of films from different genres, countries and time periods. You'll explore how directors use elements such as cinematography, editing, sound and performance to tell stories and engage audiences. You'll also investigate the social, cultural and historical contexts that shape films and complete practical coursework, creating your own short film or screenplay.
A Level Film Studies is an excellent choice if you're passionate about film, storytelling and visual media. It combines well with subjects such as English, Media Studies, Drama, History and Psychology.
Ideal for students who are:
Interested in film, television and popular culture
Enjoy discussing ideas and analysing media
Creative and imaginative thinkers
Keen to develop both practical and analytical skills
The course consists of two exam modules;
Component 1 where you will study
Hollywood 1930 - 1990
American film since 2012
British film since 1995
Component 2 where you will study
Global Film
Documentary Film
Silent Film
Experimental Film
Component 3
Coursework element where you will make a Short film or a Screenplay
Your creative and practical skills will be developed through the coursework element, which will require you to create a short film or script and storyboard. Enrichment opportunities are available which have previously included visiting film/TV sets and mentoring by industry professionals.
Studying Film enables you to see the world in a different light and develop a wide range of transferable skills:
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Film Analysis
Textual Analysis
Communication Research skills
Literacy
Technical competencies (i.e. film editing)
A Level Film Studies can lead to degrees and careers in Film Production, Screenwriting, Journalism, Marketing, Broadcasting, Media and the Creative Industries.
Assessment is made up of 70% written exams and 30% non-examined assessment (coursework).
Portfolio development enrichment will support learners in their applications to creative courses.
Short film workshops
Talks and Visits to industry specialists such as Jo Spence from Into Film and Coolbox, a video production company in Manchester.
