Component 1 is entitled Varieties of Film and Filmmaking. In it, students will study six feature-length films from both American mainstream and British and American independent filmmakers. These will all be critically recognised and culturally and historically significant. Each film offers students an opportunity to engage with the development of filmmaking from two countries that have consistently been at the forefront of the filmmaking industry. Component 2 is focused on Global filmmaking perspectives. Exploring the development of film across the world, students will study five feature-length films and an anthology of short films. A key focus will be on the influence of context in developing the identity of European and World Cinema, as well as studying documentary films in their various forms. Students will also explore historically significant film movements. These include the silent film movement in America and tackle a film regarded as experimental, providing a wide-ranging and thoroughly engaging range of culturally significant films. 20 Component 3 allows students to create their own screenplay as well as direct and edit their own short film. Students will have access to modern, high-quality cameras and filmmaking equipment, and will be given the skills and the knowledge needed to produce excellent films of their own making. The study of film could lead to a range of possible career and higher or further educational opportunities, including those related directly to the film and the creative arts amongst others. Students could also go on to study areas such as computer science, design and technology, photography, costume design, journalism and many others given the skills and experience gathered through the duration of the course.
6 grade 4-9 at GCSE, plus a grade 4 in English and Maths. Students will need a grade of 5 in English to access the written elements of the course. Students do not need to have studied Film before embarking on the course. However, a knowledge of, and appreciation of, Film is desirable.
Students will be assessed by both examination (70% of qualification) and coursework (30% of qualification). Students will be able to demonstrate learning and creativity through the production unit which will take the form of either a short film or screenplay for a short film, including a digitally photographed storyboard of a key sequence from the screenplay to demonstrate how the screenplay will be realised.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EJ |
Component 1 is entitled Varieties of Film and Filmmaking. In it, students will study six feature-length films from both American mainstream and British and American independent filmmakers. These will all be critically recognised and culturally and historically significant. Each film offers students an opportunity to engage with the development of filmmaking from two countries that have consistently been at the forefront of the filmmaking industry. Component 2 is focused on Global filmmaking perspectives. Exploring the development of film across the world, students will study five feature-length films and an anthology of short films. A key focus will be on the influence of context in developing the identity of European and World Cinema, as well as studying documentary films in their various forms. Students will also explore historically significant film movements. These include the silent film movement in America and tackle a film regarded as experimental, providing a wide-ranging and thoroughly engaging range of culturally significant films. 20 Component 3 allows students to create their own screenplay as well as direct and edit their own short film. Students will have access to modern, high-quality cameras and filmmaking equipment, and will be given the skills and the knowledge needed to produce excellent films of their own making. The study of film could lead to a range of possible career and higher or further educational opportunities, including those related directly to the film and the creative arts amongst others. Students could also go on to study areas such as computer science, design and technology, photography, costume design, journalism and many others given the skills and experience gathered through the duration of the course.
6 grade 4-9 at GCSE, plus a grade 4 in English and Maths. Students will need a grade of 5 in English to access the written elements of the course. Students do not need to have studied Film before embarking on the course. However, a knowledge of, and appreciation of, Film is desirable.
Students will be assessed by both examination (70% of qualification) and coursework (30% of qualification). Students will be able to demonstrate learning and creativity through the production unit which will take the form of either a short film or screenplay for a short film, including a digitally photographed storyboard of a key sequence from the screenplay to demonstrate how the screenplay will be realised.