Level: AS and A2 level

Awarding Body: WJEC

The AS level modules includes:
Module 1 Film: Making Meaning 1 (includes coursework)
Module 2 Producers and Audiences: Hollywood and British Cinema
Module 3 Messages and Values - British and Irish Cinema

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The AS level modules includes: Module 4 Film: Making Meaning 2 (includes coursework)
Module 5 Studies in World Cinema
Module 6 Critical Studies

Student Information Sheet

Download the Film Studies student information sheet here.

Course Description

Aim

• At AS and A level Film Studies, students study and evaluate the many aspects of Cinema as a medium, as an art form and as a social and economic institution.
• Students examine a wide range of different kinds of film, developing skills of observation, critical analysis and personal reflection.
• Through studying AS and A2 Film Studies, students expand their vocabulary and learn to analyse a variety of written texts.

Relevance

• The Film Studies course deepens students' understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film - the major art form of the 21st century.
• The variety of the course content introduces many new forms of film for students to evaluate and enjoy, whilst increasing their general knowledge.
• A2 Level Film Studies gives students an advantage as well as essential skills and understanding when studying this subject or related subjects in higher education, i.e. Drama, Theatre Studies, Media Studies, English.

Assessment AS level: two essays and a creative project and two written examinations.
A2 level: two written examinations.

Informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by the tutor.

Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5, including English Language at Grade C or above. In addition candidates should have some prior experience of textual study at GCSE level or equivalent, for example GCSE English Literature.

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Teacher's Comments

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