Film Studies

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AS / A2 Level (Level 3 - WJEC)
Duration: AS and A2 - 1 year each
Study Type: Full Time
Venue: Park Lane Campus view map »
Course Code: 15297-10

What will I learn?

As an ‘AS’ student:

Film Form

Micro features of films – mise-en-scene, performance etc.
Construction of meanings.
Film and audience relationship.

British and American film

The relationship between audience and producer.
Role of narrative and genre in constructing meaning.
US film.
Comparison of 2 film texts within a genre.
British film and culture.

As an ‘A2′ student:

You will deepen your study of film by studying complex films from different contexts and spectatorship issues. You will also complete 2 projects – one is research based and the other is creative.

How will I be assessed?

‘AS’ Level

Internal (40% of ‘AS’ grade 20% of A Level)
- 1 written analysis of micro aspects in a film extract of your choice
- A short film sequence to show how micro features produce meanings and responses

External (60% of ‘AS’ grade 30% of A Level)
- 2.5 hour exam

‘A2′ Level

You will carry out 2 projects:
- 1 research based
- 1 creative

You will explore:
- Complex films from different contexts
- Spectatorship issues in films
- 1 film in synoptic manner using the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.

Internal (25% of A Level)
- Research project comprising a catalogue and a presentation script
- Short film sequence supported by written work

External (35% of A Level)
- 2.75 hour exam

What are the entry requirements?

To study A-levels full-time with us students must satisfy our standard entry requirements, plus the specific grades required for each individual A-level. Therefore, to take this course as part of a full-time programme of study, students are required to:

Meet the general entrance requirements for studying A-levels

and within these requirements have the following grades required specifically for the film studies A-level course:

English language – GCSE grade C or above

Future Opportunities

After successful completion of the AS-Level you can progress to the A2 level of Film Studies. The full A-Level qualification is recognised by all universities and higher education institutions as one of the methods of entry. Many of our students have gone onto HE courses in Film or Media Studies.