A Level Film Studies

This A Level Film Studies course is your chance to dissect films, analyse their impact, and unleash your creativity. Explore iconic Hollywood eras, from classic stars such as Marilyn Monroe, to New Wave directors like Spike Lee. Dive into independent cinema and discover international gems like the Korean New Wave. Go from analysing films to crafting your own!

Are you ready to take the first shot at becoming a true cinephile, a film scholar, and a master storyteller?

Course Overview

Unleash your inner film buff! This A Level Film Studies course is your chance to dissect films, analyse their impact, and unleash your creativity.
Uncover Film History: Explore iconic Hollywood eras, from classic stars such as Marilyn Monroe, to New Wave directors like Spike Lee. Dive into independent cinema and discover international gems like the Korean New Wave.
Become a Film Expert: Learn how films manipulate your emotions through techniques like editing and camera angles. Analyse the role of the audience and understand why we react the way we do. Develop critical thinking and communication skills as you dissect films and form your own informed opinions.
Unleash Your Creativity: Go from analysing films to crafting your own!

This course provides opportunities to:
• Write a Screenplay: Develop your story concept, characters, and dialogue. Learn the industry standard format and structure a compelling narrative.
• Direct a Short Film: Put your knowledge into action! Lead a team, translate your script into visuals, and explore the power of directing.

Entry Requirements

All students studying A Levels should have at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 5 in academic subjects, including English Language at grade 5. Two of these should be grade 6.

Assessment Information

Film Studies AS and A Level are assessed through a combination of exam and controlled assessment. Coursework is worth 30% and is a mixture of critical analysis and creative work. There are two examinations worth 35% each in both AS and A Level, with a focus on the different case study films.

Career Opportunities

Most A Level students go on to study at university. Students who have studied Film can expect to follow the subject on to degree level, or study a related subject from English Literature to Sociology, or a creative subject such as Film Production, Photography, or even Music.

The study of Film is far-reaching with skills that complement many careers such as television, journalism, arts administration, marketing, teaching and private sector or charities.