Film Studies

Assessment

Component 1 Varieties of film and filmmaking 35% Component 2 Global Filmmaking Perspectives 35% Component 3 Production 30% Component 1 is examined in the summer term of Year 13. You will study six films in total and have three essays to write covering two films for each question. The exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes Component 2 is examined in the summer term of Year 13. You will study 5 films in total and have four essays to write. One question covers two films, and the rest are one film question. The exam lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes Component 3 is internally assessed (externally moderated) coursework. You will have the choice of making a short film or a screenplay alongside a reflective analysis. Typically, students start this project towards the end of Year 12 once they have developed a good understanding of different film techniques