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FILM STUDIES
A Level
If you’re passionate about cinema and eager to dive
deeper into the magic of filmmaking, this course is your
perfect opportunity! Whether you’re looking to expand your
understanding of film history, appreciate cinema from all
corners of the globe, or gain hands-on filmmaking skills, this
course will ignite your creative spirit. You’ll explore iconic
films from a range of eras and cultures—from the golden
age of Hollywood in the 1950s, to the revolutionary waves
of modern American filmmaking, to the bold voices of British
cinema, and the diverse world of non-English language films
from Europe and beyond.
You’ll also delve into an exciting array of film forms, from
the pioneering 1920s silent films, to thought-provoking
documentaries, inventive short films, and boundary-pushing
experimental cinema. You’ll also have the chance to bring
your own creative vision to life with a practical coursework
element that makes up 30% of the course. This hands-on
project will allow you to plan, shoot, and create your very
own short film, taking your passion for cinema to the next
level.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity,
storytelling, and technical skill that will empower you to see
and make films like never before!
COURSE CONTENT
• 70% Exam (American/British/Global/
Documentary/Silent/Experimental Film)
• 30% Coursework (create/plan an original
short film)
• Analyse of Film Form and how audience
responses are created
• Research and analysis of production/
social/historical contexts of films
• Study of representations in film
• Specialist subject areas: auteur, narrative,
ideology, spectatorship, critical debates
and filmmakers’ theories
• Planned study - 5 hours weekly to support
lesson content
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Communication; teamwork; project
management; interpretation; planning; script
writing; filming and editing.
assessment
70% exam, 30% coursework
OTHER INFORMATION
There are guest speakers leading sessions
on scriptwriting and Study Days at Depot
Cinema in Lewes where film experts guide
you through some of the set films. Students
are also eligible to apply to become Young
Programmers at Depot where they can
learn about cinema programming and film
marketing.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Students can progress to Film and related
courses at university, as well as a wide
range of other courses. This
course can contribute to you creating a
showreel using industry standard software
Adobe Premiere Pro when
applying for production courses/work
experience/apprenticeships.
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