Film Studies is an exciting and varied course that enables students to hone their analytical reading skills whilst experiencing a huge range of films – including Buster Keaton’s silent movies and Casablanca; films from global cinema; independent and experimental films; modern Hollywood films such as La La Land. The course aims to encourage students to be active spectators of Film, rather than passive observers.
For those students wishing to study a full A-Level or combined A Level/BTEC programme, the expectation is that you will achieve five grade 5s or above including English Language and Mathematics. At least a Grade 5 in English Language, English Literature, or Film Studies
Component 1: Hollywood, American, and British Film since 1930 – Examination – 35% of the total qualification. Component 2: Global Film, and Film Movements– Examination – 35% of the total qualification. Component 3: Production – either a short film*, or a screenplay for a short film, with an accompanying evaluation – 30% of the total qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2JH |
Film Studies is an exciting and varied course that enables students to hone their analytical reading skills whilst experiencing a huge range of films – including Buster Keaton’s silent movies and Casablanca; films from global cinema; independent and experimental films; modern Hollywood films such as La La Land. The course aims to encourage students to be active spectators of Film, rather than passive observers.
For those students wishing to study a full A-Level or combined A Level/BTEC programme, the expectation is that you will achieve five grade 5s or above including English Language and Mathematics. At least a Grade 5 in English Language, English Literature, or Film Studies
Component 1: Hollywood, American, and British Film since 1930 – Examination – 35% of the total qualification. Component 2: Global Film, and Film Movements– Examination – 35% of the total qualification. Component 3: Production – either a short film*, or a screenplay for a short film, with an accompanying evaluation – 30% of the total qualification.