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Courses
English Literature
Film Studies
A Level OCR
A Level Edexcel
WHY CHOOSE ENGLISH LITERATURE?
WHY CHOOSE FILM STUDIES
You will have the opportunity to read, discuss
and develop a critical understanding of a
wide variety of extraordinary texts from across
a broad historical range. These texts touch
upon themes and areas of human experience
that are universal and timeless. All lovers of
literature know that what we read provides us
with the thinking tools we need for life. This
rich and varied programme of study allows you
to develop core skills of analysis, evaluation,
independent research and extended writing, as
well as an appreciation of the social, cultural
and historical contexts that influence literature.
In Film Studies you study Hollywood films from
the past and the present, as well as a range
of contemporary British films, Global films,
silent cinema and documentaries. Through
exploration of narrative; representation of
characters and ideologies; misé-en-scène and
significant film theory movements, learners
gain a sense of the development of film from
its early years to its still emerging digital
future. Production work is a crucial area and
learners create either a short film or screenplay
alongside an evaluation.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking
(2 hr 30 exam) - Hollywood cinema, American
Independent and Mainstream & British film
Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives
(2 hr 30 exam) - Global film, Documentary,
Silent cinema & Experimental cinema.
The course is taught with two teachers with
a mixture of screenings, seminar & lecture
lessons and group discussion.”
Two 2 hour and 30 minute exams each worth
40%. Coursework, worth 20%.
The course is taught through a mix of directed
lessons, small-group work, discussion and
student-led presentations
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
(Grade 6 is recommended and
• Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature
(Grade 6 is recommended).
The department is so friendly and
enthusiastic that it makes you eager
to go to lessons. The variety of texts we
read has widened my perception of what
‘good literature’ is to me as I have been
introduced to authors I wouldn’t have
ordinarily engaged with. Hannah
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE Grade 4 in English Language and Grade
4 in English Literature
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