Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it typically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from emotional to reflective. Film Studies makes an important contribution to the curriculum, offering the opportunity to investigate how film works both as a medium of representation and as an aesthetic medium. The WJEC Educas specification is designed to introduce A-level learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. The purpose of this course is to expose students to a wide variety of films from across different time periods, genres and countries.
This curriculum provides students with industry-relevant vocational training and all qualifications are UCAS eligible meaning that students graduated with high levels of UCAS points. Please note, our post-16 offer is a Level 3 provision. Therefore, in order to be considered for a place at Elstree Screen Arts Academy at Post 16, we require all students to achieve five 9-4 grade GCSE or equivalent (including English and Maths). We also require students to achieve a grade 6 or higher in a related subject to the area they wish to study at level 3.
The course consists of three components: • Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking Students will study: - Section A: Hollywood 1930 – 1990 - Section B: American Film since 2005 - Section C: British Film since 1995 • Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives - Section A: Global film – students will study two films, on European and one global, and then compare these. - Section B: Documentary film – students will explore the documentary Amy. - Section C: Film movements – silent cinema – students will explore and analyse the film Keaton Shorts. - Section D: Film movements – experimental film – students will explore and analyse the film Pulp Fiction. • Component 3: Production – students will create either a short film or a screenplay. Students will then write an evaluation of their creation.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN |
Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it typically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from emotional to reflective. Film Studies makes an important contribution to the curriculum, offering the opportunity to investigate how film works both as a medium of representation and as an aesthetic medium. The WJEC Educas specification is designed to introduce A-level learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. The purpose of this course is to expose students to a wide variety of films from across different time periods, genres and countries.
This curriculum provides students with industry-relevant vocational training and all qualifications are UCAS eligible meaning that students graduated with high levels of UCAS points. Please note, our post-16 offer is a Level 3 provision. Therefore, in order to be considered for a place at Elstree Screen Arts Academy at Post 16, we require all students to achieve five 9-4 grade GCSE or equivalent (including English and Maths). We also require students to achieve a grade 6 or higher in a related subject to the area they wish to study at level 3.
The course consists of three components: • Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking Students will study: - Section A: Hollywood 1930 – 1990 - Section B: American Film since 2005 - Section C: British Film since 1995 • Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives - Section A: Global film – students will study two films, on European and one global, and then compare these. - Section B: Documentary film – students will explore the documentary Amy. - Section C: Film movements – silent cinema – students will explore and analyse the film Keaton Shorts. - Section D: Film movements – experimental film – students will explore and analyse the film Pulp Fiction. • Component 3: Production – students will create either a short film or a screenplay. Students will then write an evaluation of their creation.