Film Studies

Course summary

Film Studies A Level aims to enrich and develop your current enjoyment and appreciation of film. You will learn why film production is considered an art form as you study: the implicit and explicit meanings associated with specific settings and locations; why characters are represented in particular ways; how camera techniques and editing choices enhance or diminish the importance of the frame’s content; and the importance of sound- including dialogue, ambient sounds, and musical soundtrack throughout the film. The course explores how the film industry has developed and evolved from the days of the Hollywood Studio System; and teaches you why film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century. You will also learn about influential film styles such as la nouvelle vague (French New Wave), realism, and silent cinema; as well as gain an understanding about why these fim styles continue to influence film productions today.