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Film Studies

at Sir John Leman High School, Beccles · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Film is both artistically and culturally important in our times; reflecting and critiquing society, reaching out to new audiences of diverse tastes and attitudes and exploring the boundaries of technology. Film Studies offers students the opportunity to engage with a wide range of different films, challenging and enriching their appreciation of film. A variety of films will be studied including: British, Hollywood and world cinema. Film Studies often provides a pathway to studying Film at university and builds the core skills for a future career in the industry as well as careers into similar industries like journalism, broadcasting and game design. The subject will develop students' approaches to: class discussion, research, critical analysis, creative writing and film journalism. Students will learn the core structures of classical cinema: camerawork, editing, sound, narrative and mise-en-scene. Students will also discover the history of film from its origins in 1895 to the present day, making close textual analysis of a number of key diverse film texts. Students will learn about the film industry across the world, considering the historical and institutional discourse of films and their interactions with audiences. Students will also have the opportunity to carry out creative work across the production process and develop realised scripts and film products appropriate for display. Students will be expected to develop production folders and evaluate their own products using

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4s at GCSE across 4 different subject areas; this should include a Grade 4 for English Language and mathematics

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

  • Sir John Leman High School

    Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Beccles

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