Film Studies

Assessment

Examination: 70% Component 1: Varieties of film and filmaking • Study of two Hollywood films 1930 - 1990 • Study of one contemporary American independent film and one contemporary American mainstream film. • Study of two British films Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives • Study of one experimental film • Study of one contemporary European film and one global film • Study of one documentary • Study of one silent film Non-exam assessment (NEA) 30% (short film and Evaluative analysis) Component 3: Film production • Here you will be able to make your own short (4-5 minute) film and learn skills in cinematography, editing, post-production effects and sound design. You will also produce a 1600-1800 word evaluative analysis, discussing the short films you have studied and evaluating your own production in comparison.