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Exam board: WJEC Syllabuses: AS Level/A2 Level
Units to be studied:AS LevelUnit 1FM1 Exploring Film FormStudying micro features of film: mise en scene, performance cinematography editing and sound.
Unit 2FM2 British and American FilmProducers and audiences and the relationship between them.The role of macro features of film (narrative and genre) in constructing meanings.External assessment written paper 2 hours 30 minutes.
A LEVEL FILM STUDIES
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March 2012
Year 2 Advanced LevelUnit 3FM3 Film Research and Creative Projects Completing a small scale research project designed to develop research skills within the framework of one or more critical approaches used in Film Studies.Developing creative skills and a deepened understanding of the medium chosen for the creative project.
Unit 4FM4 Varieties of Film Experience – Issues and DebatesThis unit contributes to synoptic assessment. Understanding will be fostered throughStudying complex films from different contexts, extending knowledge of the diversity of film and its effects.Exploring spectatorship issues in relation to a particular type of film.Applying key concepts and critical approaches gained throughout the course to explore one film in a synoptic manner.External assessment written paper 2 hours 45 minutes.
Entry requirements for AS/A Level coursesA range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.
Subject specific requirements:
AS6 GCSE’s grade A-C with English Language at grade B.
A2Minimum grade D in AS Film Studies and 2 other AS passes at minimum grade D.
Subject description Film Studies is an exciting and successful subject designed to deepen students understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Film the major art form of the twentieth century. It includes a variety of production contexts and viewing experiences including British and American Film and World cinema. With its emphases on visual storytelling and aesthetics, it extends areas of experience covered by literature and art history specifications.
Where will the study of Film Studies A Level take me?Many of our Film students go on to university and study Film, English, Art, and Media related degrees. The study of Film provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including film and media production, journalism, art and design, marketing and advertising, events organisation.
What other A Levels fit with Film Studies?English Literature and Language, Photography, Art, Drama, History Sociology.
“I like learning in a college environment”Louis Dalton, A Level Film Studies student – came from Totteridge Academy
