Many consider film to be the main cultural innovation of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it characteristically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from the emotional to the reflective. A level Film Studies makes an important contribution to the curriculum, o ering the opportunity to investigate how film works both as a powerful agent of representation and as an aesthetic medium.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Component 1 American and British film Assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films. Section A: Classical Hollywood Section B: Hollywood since the 1960s (two-film study) Section C: Contemporary American independent film Section D: British film (comparative study) 35% of qualification Written examination: 3 hours Component 2 Varieties of film Assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films and one compilation of short films. Section A: Film movements (two film study) Section B: Documentary film Section C: Global film (two film study) Section D: Short film 35% of qualification Written examination: 3 hours Component 2 Production Assesses one production and its accompanying evaluative analysis. Learners produce a short film (4-5 minutes) and an evaluative analysis (1250 – 1500 words). 30% of qualification Non-examination assessment
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,439 - £37,608 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,041 - £21,711 |
| Address | Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
Many consider film to be the main cultural innovation of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it characteristically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from the emotional to the reflective. A level Film Studies makes an important contribution to the curriculum, o ering the opportunity to investigate how film works both as a powerful agent of representation and as an aesthetic medium.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Component 1 American and British film Assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films. Section A: Classical Hollywood Section B: Hollywood since the 1960s (two-film study) Section C: Contemporary American independent film Section D: British film (comparative study) 35% of qualification Written examination: 3 hours Component 2 Varieties of film Assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films and one compilation of short films. Section A: Film movements (two film study) Section B: Documentary film Section C: Global film (two film study) Section D: Short film 35% of qualification Written examination: 3 hours Component 2 Production Assesses one production and its accompanying evaluative analysis. Learners produce a short film (4-5 minutes) and an evaluative analysis (1250 – 1500 words). 30% of qualification Non-examination assessment