IB Film Studies

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - 30th June 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 x grade 4-9 including Maths & English at G5

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

IBCP students will take a minimum of three courses of study. All of these will be Level 3 courses (A/AS Level equivalent). The courses will be a combination of vocational BTEC qualification (equivalent to up to 3 A Levels, approximately 10 hours of study per week) and 2 IB subjects (approx. AS level each and studied for 5 hours a fortnight). If you select this subject you must also select one BTEC in your application and one other IB subject

This course will provide you with the opportunity to examine film as an art form, exploring the evolution of film across time, space and culture. You will study a broad range of film texts from a variety of cultural contexts and analyse how film elements combine to create meaning. You will explore various film production roles and acquire, develop and apply skills through film making exercises, experiments and completed films.

The course is taught over two years (12 and 13). There are three points of assessment that are covered; a Textual analysis essay, Production Portfolio and Comparative study multi-media presentation. These assessments are prepared for through textual and historical analysis of films and film industry, macro/micro analysis of films and the study of film theories and audience theories. You will be expected to not only make several short films, but also discuss and write analytically about films and industry.

You will:
- make your own film productions
- analyse film and film sequences
- study film history
- study film making theories with a focus upon films from different countries
- develop creative, analytical and production skills

Units/Topics Covered:

• Understand how meaning is constructed in film through textual analysis.

• Develop knowledge of the relationship between film elements and context.

• Learn production processes and use of appropriate technologies.

• Develop aesthetic awareness when studying a range of films.

• Work independently and as a team member.

• Evaluate your own production exercises and the work of others.

For entry into King Ethelbert School Sixth Form all students must attain 5 grades between Grade 9 and Grade 4 (or equivalent) with a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.

Students who do well at the IBCP are well placed to move into the world of work, Higher or Further education. They will have the qualifications, skills and qualities that are valued by employers in all sectors.