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A Level

Film Studies

2019 PROSPECTUS
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WHAT IS FILM STUDIES ?
If you are an avid film fan and have a passion for writing , an A Level in Film will provide you with the skills to answer these questions in a creative and supportive environment . You will have the opportunity to learn within a modern and interactive setting , including a classroom with a 3D TV , access to digital film making and editing equipment , plus you will have the opportunity to visit Hollywood in Los Angeles as part of your studies .
You will explore a wide range of films from different times and countries , from Hollywood classics like Casablanca to contemporary films from Britain , Europe and Africa , from blockbusters such as Inception to challenging New Wave and even silent cinema . You will hone your skills in analysis and gain insights into film structure and representations that you can put into practice as a filmmaker or screenwriter .
WHAT NEXT ?
CAREERS
• Film director
• Television / film / video producer
• Broadcast presenter
• Journalist
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY ?
Film studies explores how the language of film has an impact on our responses , and how understanding the context of a film enhances our understanding of it . You will explore how films are produced and how they carry meanings and generate responses among the audiences who watch them . For instance , you will learn about how the positioning of the camera in a scene impacts upon the audiences ’ response to the action , or how film editing has developed from the early silent era up to the modern Hollywood blockbuster .
You will focus upon analysis in lessons , where you will be expected to consider camera work , editing and sound , as the language a film maker uses to communicate with their audience .
Many of our Film students ’ progress onto university courses in related areas such as Film and Media Production , Journalism and Film Studies . Film Studies is well regarded by most universities and it has also contributed to students ’ acceptance onto a range of courses . The emphasis on research , in-depth analysis and self-supported study also means that you will gain a valuable set of skills that make you attractive to employers as well as universities .
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT ?
Media Studies , English Language , English Literature , Drama & Theatre Studies , Performing Arts and Sociology .
DID YOU KNOW ?
Spielberg ’ s first movie was made when he was just 12-years-old to fulfil the requirement for his Boy Scout photography merit badge .