Film Studies
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College - South Gloucestershire
01179312121
Filton Avenue, Bristol, BS34 7AT
Course summary

Do you enjoy watching film and considering the deeper meaning behind its art form? Would you be excited about learning the craft of screenwriting and producing your own? Have you considered the impact global film has on the world? If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then A Level Film Studies is the subject for you! One of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred-year is the development of film. Those who study it typically brings with them a high degree of excitement and enthusiasm for the subject, considered an important contribution to the curriculum. You will have the opportunity to investigate how film works as both an aesthetic medium and as a medium of representation. You will be introduced to a wide range of films and broaden your knowledge of the world in the process.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths. A grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Film Studies is taught from the Eduqas exam board with exams sat at the end of the second year. In addition to this you will also complete a non-examined assessment (coursework) which accounts for 30% of the overall grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFilton Avenue, Bristol, BS34 7AT