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GCE A Level Film Studies

at Sunderland College, Sunderland · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level153 hoursPart time

What the college says

This course is for film enthusiasts interested in developing their understanding of how film, as an art form, creates meaning and how the film industry functions. It�s a fantastic starting point for a career in film or other media production, journalism/creative writing, marketing and advertising. You will explore a range of British, American, world cinema releases, both independent and mainstream as well as documentary films, becoming extremely visually literate as you learn to analyse films in terms of their technical construction and storytelling methods. You will learn to deconstruct film sequences, discovering the subtle strategies filmmakers use to create meaning and emotional response for audiences. You will have the opportunity to become skilled filmmakers, shooting and editing your own productions, or develop the craft of writing screenplays, creating characters and worlds scene by scene. Some of the films students currently enjoy studying come from a wide range of genres and time periods and include the work of acclaimed directors such as Ridley Scott, Alfred Hitchcock, Edgar Wright, Gulliermo Del Toro and Quentin Tarantino. You will also have an opportunity for your work to be recognized nationally, with the ability to enter your finished films into a number of competitions or film festivals.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 5-9 including Maths and English Language

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

  • Sunderland College Bede Campus

    Durham Road Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sunderland

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