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Film Studies

at The Netherhall School, Cambridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying Film will develop and widen your experience of cinema way beyond mainstream Hollywood. You will experience world film and films from a range of genres. The course is a balance of coursework (mainly written) and essay type exam questions. Course Content Film Studies is a great subject for anyone who enjoys watching and discussing film. You will analyse a variety of films whilst studying the history of film and the film industry. You will also write a screenplay, or actually make a short film. Component 1: British and American Film Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (Comparative study) Comparing one film from Classical Hollywood, eg “Casablanca” with one from New Hollywood, eg “Bonnie and Clyde” Section B: American Film since 2005 (two film study) One mainstream film, eg “Selma” One independent film, eg “Captain Fantastic” Section C: British Film since 1995 (two film study) Eg “Trainspotting” and “This is England” Component 2: Global Film Making Perspectives Section A: Global Film (two film study) One European film, eg “Pan’s Labyrinth” One film from outside Europe, eg “Wild Tales” Section B: Documentary Film One film, eg “Amy” Section C: Film Movements – Silent Cinema One film such as the German Expressionist, “Sunrise” Section D: Film Movements – Experimental Film (1960-2000) Eg, “Daisies”, “Saute ma Ville” Assessment 70% of the marks derive from 2 exam papers 30% Coursework – making or writing a short film and evaluative analysis

What you need to get on

7 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent

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

  • The Oakes College Cambridge at Netherhall

    Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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