Film Studies

Assessment

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