Film Studies
Greenhead College - Kirklees
01484422032
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES
Course summary

Film Studies, at A Level, is a well-established academic subject allowing you to explore the exciting relationship between moving image theory and practical filmmaking. This student-centred course enables you to view, discuss and analyse a diverse range of film texts. You will be introduced to frameworks surrounding macro features of film notably narrative construction and structure, representation and genre. You will also study the film’s micro features including cinematography, mise en scene, editing and sound. The film industry will be explored within a historical and topical context. Practically you will have scope to produce a short film or a screenplay which will be accompanied by a digitally photographed storyboard.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirement is grade 6 in three GCSE subjects. All students must have achieved a minimum grade 4 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment will comprise both coursework comprising 30% and written exam comprising 70% of the qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityKirklees
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES