Film Studies

Course summary

Film Studies involves studying all aspects of film, from the silent era to contemporary Hollywood. Although there is some practical production work (30%) - you actually make films - the emphasis of the subject is on studying film. A significant part of both the A Level course involves the close study of 8 different periods of film history alongside mainstream, independent and alternative cinema. This should mean that you'll be introduced to everything from Hollywood blockbusters to British, European and World cinema.