Film Studies - A level

Course summary

From viewer to director to critic, if you have a passion for film and a critical eye to cast, then you will certainly enjoy and excel in Film Studies. It is our aim to introduce pupils to a diverse range of films, allowing them to develop their filmic knowledge and cultural understanding. Pupils are encouraged to be open-minded about the films they watch and to appreciate different genres, directors and techniques, which will form the basis for a variety of tasks as well as regular independent research and study to develop a level of autonomy that will be required for future study and careers. Lively discussion and debate, where pupils have the opportunity to discuss new releases alongside classical film-making, along with independent research and writing tasks allows pupils to hone their skills in a number of different ways . Pupils will study a range of culturally significant films as well as considering what makes blockbuster films popular.