Film Studies

Assessment

There are two written examinations which form 70% of the qualification and a practical production which accounts for 30% of the marks. Essay writing and analysis are key skills that are crucial to success in Film Studies. Across the course, you will be challenged to critically analyze texts with academic essay writing. Throughout the A-Level you will be encouraged to practice and develop these skills which are also widely applicable to other humanities subjects. Production work is also an important part of this specification. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to allow students to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to enable learners to create high-quality films or screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their study of film.