A Level Film Studies

Level: 3 | Duration: 2 Years | Details: September | Exam Board: EDUQAS

Please note all of our A Level subjects must be studied as part of a full time A Level programme. You will choose 3 A level subjects to study over two years.

What is this course about?
Throughout A Level Film Studies you will study Film and Cinema as a medium; as an art form; and as a social and economic institution. You will engage with a wide range of different types of films developing your skills of observation, critical analysis and personal reflection through both written film analysis and film production skills. Over the 2 years you will complete a production coursework piece which may be in the form of a script, storyboard or short film. You will also study modules in British and American Film, considering both contemporary and historical elements of these as well as studying the differences between mainstream and independent film. You will also study a module in varieties of film experience considering things such as documentary film, European film and short film, both these modules will be assessed by examination.

Why choose this course?
Cronton Sixth Form offers an opportunity for you to develop your practical and theoretical skills simultaneously by applying theoretical principles to the production of coursework. You will produce coursework on both Apple Mac and PC platforms allowing the development of a wide skills base on both major computer platforms and providing you with industry standard skills.

Entry requirements:
A minimum of 3 x Grade 5’s and 2 x Grade 4’s at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English Language, a Grade 5 in Maths and a Grade 5 in another written subject.

What will this course lead on to?
The A Level Film Studies  course allows progression to Higher Education courses in Film, Media and Visual Culture and also develops a range of transferable critical, analytical and research skills which you will be able to use effectively in future employment.

Enrichment Opportunities:
As part of the course we undertake a number of exciting trips and visits to enrich and support your studies. We visit the York Aesthetica international Film Festival, the Manchester Imax theatre, Fact cinema and the Warner Bros studios Harry Potter experience in London. There are also lots of other opportunities that you may wish to join in with including Film club in which you will watch and debate a number of interesting films

How will I be assessed?
Component 1: American and British film
Written examination: 3 hours
35% of qualification
Section A: Classical Hollywood:
Section B: Hollywood since the 1960s
Section C: Contemporary American independent film
Section D: British film (comparative study)

Component 2: Varieties of film
Written examination: 3 hours
35% of qualification

Section A: Film movements
Section B: Documentary film
Section C: Global film
Section D: Short film analysis

Component 3: Production
Non-exam assessment
30% of qualification
This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Learners produce:
Either a short film (4-5 minutes) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) and a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay and an evaluative analysis (1250-1500 words).

Are there any costs associated with this course?
You will be expected to buy digital memory SD cards, and pay transport and entry fees for visits.

 Facilities:
· JVC High Definition Video Camera
· Zoom Professional Audio Recording Equipment
· Canon DSLR Still/Video Camera
· Adobe Creative Suite

The Cronton Experience:
During your time at Cronton Sixth Form College, you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of different enrichment activities in your free time. These will increase your enjoyment of your studies and equip you for further success. Click the image below for more information!