Film Studies will interest anyone who not only enjoys cinema-going, but who is curious about how films are put together and how they communicate to their audience. You will explore the social history surrounding a range of films and genres. You will study and appreciate a broad range of both English and non-English language film texts and examine the multitude of different issues facing contemporary film across the globe. The course provides a sound platform for university study in any discipline. Film Studies is a successful, popular and fast growing subject at A Level. An academic and practical subject, it allows students to explore film within its creative and political contexts as well as considering construction of enjoyment for audiences. A wide variety of approaches for analysis are adopted, from formal, narrative and genre, through to the personal and the development of your own critical voice. You will participate in detailed analytical viewing, discussion and personal research.
Name: Film Studies Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment FM1: Coursework A micro analysis essay accompanied by a creative project and reflective analysis. FM2: Exam The study of the US and UK film industries, British films with a comparative genre of ‘crime’, and an American film comparison between and original and a remake. FM3: Coursework • A Small scale research project whereby students use primary and secondary sources to investigate up to three films linked through critical approach. A Creative Project (options include a screenplay or short film/ extract from a film) and reflective analysis essay based on the production of the creative project. FM4: Exam The study of national and international films, popular film and emotional response, and a critical study of Fight Club. Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20151216 14:16:18 Updated 20151217 13:13:17
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