A little over a hundred years ago a number of pioneering scientists and photographers created the world’s first moving images. Little did they know that within a few short years their primitive, flickering experiments would evolve into a sophisticated form of visual communication and storytelling with universal appeal, and would become the basis for a global entertainment industry. Films are not just about entertainment and money, however. Films offer a view on the world; they are artistic and cultural reflections of their time and place; they can inform and inspire, and offer insights into human experience comparable with the greatest works of literature and art. Throughout this course, students will examine a range of films, from the silent era to the present day, and consider the ways in which image and sound have been used to create meaning, as well as explore the social and historical contexts of their production, and the cultural influence they continue to have in the 21st century.
There is no requirement for previous study. Students will be expected to have a keen interest in film and visual arts, as well as some critical ability. Since this is an essay-based humanities subject, grade 5 GCSE English – or equivalent – is essential.
Film history (01) 105 2 hours 35% Critical approaches to film (02)* 105 2 hours 35% Making a short film (03/04)* 90 – 30% Non-exam assessment
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £28,635 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT |
A little over a hundred years ago a number of pioneering scientists and photographers created the world’s first moving images. Little did they know that within a few short years their primitive, flickering experiments would evolve into a sophisticated form of visual communication and storytelling with universal appeal, and would become the basis for a global entertainment industry. Films are not just about entertainment and money, however. Films offer a view on the world; they are artistic and cultural reflections of their time and place; they can inform and inspire, and offer insights into human experience comparable with the greatest works of literature and art. Throughout this course, students will examine a range of films, from the silent era to the present day, and consider the ways in which image and sound have been used to create meaning, as well as explore the social and historical contexts of their production, and the cultural influence they continue to have in the 21st century.
There is no requirement for previous study. Students will be expected to have a keen interest in film and visual arts, as well as some critical ability. Since this is an essay-based humanities subject, grade 5 GCSE English – or equivalent – is essential.
Film history (01) 105 2 hours 35% Critical approaches to film (02)* 105 2 hours 35% Making a short film (03/04)* 90 – 30% Non-exam assessment
