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A Level Film Studies

at Gosforth Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Students taking this course should have an interest in watching a wide range of films from different genres and eras. They should enjoy the opportunity to work independently to analyse and research films that interest them and be prepared to work creatively to produce their own short screenplays. Students should be interested in examining the social, political and cultural influences that have impacted on film production over the years and be curious about the production and marketing of films in the modern film industry. To get the most out of the course, they must have a genuine enthusiasm and love for film.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in both English Language and English Literature.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Gosforth Academy

    Knightsbridge Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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