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Film Studies A Level

at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, Rickmansworth · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Paper 1: Film History (35%) Exam: 2 hours There are two parts to this paper: US Film History: an exploration of the changes in the US film industry from silent film to 1990 European Film Movements: an exploration of significant film movements such as German expressionism and surrealism Paper 2: Critical Approaches to Film (35%) Exam: 2 hours In this section of the course you will look at: UK vs. US film: a comparison of the film industries in different countries Documentary: an analysis of the distinctive nature of documentary film and its associated filming and editing techniques Ideology: a comparison of three films sharing a central theme with focus on the ideological implications of filmmaking Paper 3: NEA Making and Evaluating a Short Film (30%) Coursework: 60 hours In this unit you will make your own 5 minute short film. You will need to provide an evidence trail explaining your research and planning and will write an evaluation after the film is complete. The department will provide a varied stock of texts, recordings and films and students will be given access to recording equipment, camcorders, DSLRs, lighting, microphones and other relevant equipment. Students are expected to make a one-off payment of £25 at the beginning of the year to fund blank media, filming licenses, props etc. as required by the course.

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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

  • St Joan of Arc Catholic School

    High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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