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A-Level Film Studies

at New College Durham, Durham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

Course may be subject to change. If you are interested in studying A Levels at New College Durham please just complete one application form and you will be able to choose your subjects once you have had your interview. You do not need to apply for each of the subjects you are interested. Do you have a genuine interest for film? By studying this subject you will develop your knowledge and understanding of how different genres of film encode meaning for their audience and how they function as a business within wider institutions. You will produce a photographed storyboard for a film scene. This involves studying cinematography, editing, sound and mise en scene and demonstrating how they can be used to create meaning for an audience. You will also engage with screenplay writing through studying codes and conventions of narrative and genre. As well as these practical skills you will also study theoretical concepts behind film, focusing on production, textual analysis, representation, institutions and audiences, and the British film industry in comparison to Hollywood.

What you need to get on

Please refer to College website.

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

  • New College Durham

    Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Durham

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