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Film Studies

at South Devon College, Paignton · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level1 yearPart time£1,512

What the college says

Film is a powerful storytelling medium - it entertains, challenges, provokes and inspires and shapes how we see the world. A Level Film Studies at South Devon College invites you to explore the art of cinema, deepening your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film in all its forms. Over the two-year course, you’ll study films from a wide range of cultures, genres and time periods. You’ll consider how films are made, how they create meaning, and how audiences respond to them. From Hollywood classics to independent British cinema, global film and experimental shorts, you’ll explore film as both an art form and a cultural product. You’ll develop key analytical skills as you examine cinematography, editing, sound, performance and narrative structure. You’ll also learn how film reflects issues of identity, society and politics, and how context influences both production and reception. Alongside this, you’ll have the chance to express your own ideas through creative work, whether in screenwriting, video production or written critique. This course is ideal for anyone who loves film and wants to understand it on a deeper level. It helps you build a wide range of transferable skills including visual literacy, research, critical thinking and creative expression - skills that are highly valued in careers like filmmaking, media, journalism, marketing, communications and the arts.

What you need to get on

You must have a GCSE Grade 5(B) in English, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths, You must have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4(C) or above

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

  • Vantage Point Main Building

    Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Paignton

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