The Film Studies A Level follows the EDUQAS syllubs and focuses on the craft of artistry of film. Sixth Formers on the A Level Film course take part in lively discussions with peers and independently reflect on the value of film as an artistic medium. In addition to celebrating students’ own interests in film, the course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. The two year course covers mainstream American films from the past and present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films, global films and a variety of film movements including silent film and experimental film. Students are treated as prospective filmmakers, with the aim of developing their own creative and artistic sensibilities through exposure to and critical engagement with different kinds of film and filmmaking practices.
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of the qualification Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study) Section B: American film since 2005 (two film study) Section C: British film since 1995 (two film study) Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of the qualification. Section A: Global Film (two film study) Section B: Documentary Film Section C: Film Movements (Silent Cinema) Section D: Film Movements (Experimental Film: 1960-2000) Component 3: Production (NEA/coursework) 30% of the qualification This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Students produce either a short film (4-5 minutes in length) or a screenplay for a short film and a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section. Films studied on the course include: Vertigo, Do the Right Thing, Captain Fantastic, La La Land, Pan’s Labyrinth, House of Flying Daggers, Fish Tank, Trainspotting, Memento, Amy, a selection of Buster Keaton shorts, and a selection of short films.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,500 - £40,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,380 - £27,120 |
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
The Film Studies A Level follows the EDUQAS syllubs and focuses on the craft of artistry of film. Sixth Formers on the A Level Film course take part in lively discussions with peers and independently reflect on the value of film as an artistic medium. In addition to celebrating students’ own interests in film, the course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. The two year course covers mainstream American films from the past and present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films, global films and a variety of film movements including silent film and experimental film. Students are treated as prospective filmmakers, with the aim of developing their own creative and artistic sensibilities through exposure to and critical engagement with different kinds of film and filmmaking practices.
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of the qualification Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study) Section B: American film since 2005 (two film study) Section C: British film since 1995 (two film study) Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives (Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes) 35% of the qualification. Section A: Global Film (two film study) Section B: Documentary Film Section C: Film Movements (Silent Cinema) Section D: Film Movements (Experimental Film: 1960-2000) Component 3: Production (NEA/coursework) 30% of the qualification This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Students produce either a short film (4-5 minutes in length) or a screenplay for a short film and a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section. Films studied on the course include: Vertigo, Do the Right Thing, Captain Fantastic, La La Land, Pan’s Labyrinth, House of Flying Daggers, Fish Tank, Trainspotting, Memento, Amy, a selection of Buster Keaton shorts, and a selection of short films.