Film Studies A Level

This A Level specification is broken up into three units. Varieties of film and filmmaking involves exploring three significant eras of film; analysing how media language (camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene and aesthetics) and socio-political context. Global filmmaking perspective equips students with the skills to assess different film movements such as Silent Cinema and Documentary film. The final unit is the Production, the coursework unit for which students will individually plan, film and edit a short film, along with an evaluative analysis. Students who take this subject need to be proactive, not scared of learning new technologies and embrace challenge.

Careers in the film and media industry include working in broadcasting and film, advertising and marketing, the music production industry as well as creative work in the multimedia industries. In addition, Film Studies offers numerous transferable skills for any future profession including leadership, problem solving and highly skilled used of ICT.