Course information
Film Studies
The Priory School - Hertfordshire
01462622300
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
Course summary

This Film Studies course has been designed to ignite a passion for film and encourage broader cultural and historical perspectives on this academic area of study. You will watch, engage critically with and explore a wide range of film; develop and sustain confident, personal responses to film via textual analysis; and enjoy a variety of critically acclaimed films across the major genres. These include films from different cultural perspectives, films from the Silent Era to the present day, and different forms of film, including documentary, shorts and experimental.

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSEs or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Film History: Assessed by a 2-hour written exam. Unit 2: Critical Approaches to Film. Assessed by 2 hour written exam. Unit 3: Making a Short Film: Non Examined Assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR