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A Level Film Studies

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What was the last film you saw at the cinema? What made you choose to see this film � the trailers and adverts? Did you consider why this film got made and by who? If you are an avid film fan and have a passion for writing, an A Level in Film at Cardinal Newman will provide you with the skills to answer these questions in a creative and supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to learn within a modern and interactive setting, including a classroom with a 3D TV room - plus you will have the opportunity to visit LA as part of your studies! Film Studies explores both how films are produced and how they carry meanings and generate responses among the audiences who watch them. For instance, you will learn about how the positioning of the camera in a scene impacts upon audiences� response to the action, or how the choice of music creates a specific atmosphere. You will focus upon analysis in lessons where you will be expected to consider camera work, editing and sound as the language a film maker uses to communicate with their audience.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 5 in English Language or 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

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Preston

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