Film Studies

Course summary

Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it typically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from emotional to reflective. Film Studies makes an important contribution to the curriculum, offering the opportunity to investigate how film works both as a medium of representation and as an aesthetic medium. The WJEC Educas specification is designed to introduce A-level learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. The purpose of this course is to expose students to a wide variety of films from across different time periods, genres and countries.