17 Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including English and Maths. You do not need to have studied Film at GCSE. Film Studies A Level You will study mainstream American films from the past and the present; a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent and global films, both non-English language and English language. The historical range of film is extended by the study of silent film and significant film movements so that you can gain a sense of the development of film from its early years to digital present. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience. Production work is a crucial part of this specification and is integral to the study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts includes the opportunity to apply your knowledge of how films are constructed to your own filmmaking and screenwriting. This A Level qualification is linear which means students will sit two exams at the end of their course in Year 13. There will be an independent project (NEA). Paper 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking exam Paper 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives exam Independent Project (NEA) - produce short film or screenplay Assessment Many students go onto study film at university level and then into a career in the film industry. The course also teaches you transferable skills that can be useful in a range of industries as it encourages critical thinking and analysis of a range of film texts from different cultures. Where could it take you? Course Overview
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