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Courses
English Literature
Film Studies
A Level OCR
A Level EDUQAS
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 through
a mixture of screenings, seminar & lecture
lessons, and group discussions
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) +
l Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature
(Grade 6 is recommended)
l
English Literature is an enriching
and engaging subject in which I am
always eager to attend. The teachers are
always ready to help with any questions
and the variety of books significantly
improve your reading and interpretation
skills. Studying English Literature also
helps to further improve your essay skills
across all essay based subjects. Lucy
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE Grade 4 in English Language and Grade
4 in English Literature
Film studies is such a fun and
interesting course which has allowed
me to develop my knowledge of how
films are made and everything that can be
packed into one. As well as writing essays
on the films you study, you get to make a
film on your own, allowing you to apply
the techniques you have learnt in the films
you study. Ben
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