Film Studies
Rationale
A critical exploration of a range of cinematic forms rich in analysis. This qualification offers a broad and coherent course of study which allows learners the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film. The content will be assessed across two examination components and one production component. All learners will study a variety of film texts in relation to the core study areas with some film topics requiring the study of additional specialist topic areas including narrative, ideology and spectatorship. In addition, for the coursework component of the programme of study, students will create a Film production, in Screenwriting synoptically drawing on the cinematic influences and insights gained from the range of the films studied throughout the course. This allows learners the freedom to express their own practical interests as potential film-makers whilst utilising their knowledge of deep textual analysis. The structure of the course will provide students with an informed filmmaker's perspective of cinema as an artform.
Overview
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Year 12 |
An Introduction to Key Concepts in Film Studies | Core Study of Early Hollywood focusing on auteur theory. Documentary as a art form and explorations of stylistic techniques and narrative forms. | A comparative study of Hollywood cinema through 1930 - 1990 | British Cinema from 1990 - 2020 - comparative study | European Cinema | Screen Writing and Story board NEA preparation and production |
Year 13 |
NEA focus and completion | Mock examinations | Completion of study for core texts | Revision and exam practice | Revision and exam practice | Revision and exam practise |
Exam Board
A-level - WJEC