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GCE A Level in Film Studies

at Westlands School, Sittingbourne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. This academic A Level will teach you the importance of film as a medium that both reflects and shapes the societies we live in. At the root of Film Studies is a recognition that films are constructed using a range of elements – cinematography, mise-en-scène, sound, editing and performance – which are organised structurally in terms of narrative and often genre. You will learn how and why films are produced and you will explore a wide range of emotional and reflective spectators’ responses. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding of the filmmaking process to a creative production task of your own.

What you need to get on

In addition to the general requirements for access onto A Level courses, an English Literature GCSE at grade 5 is desirable.

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 Westlands School

    Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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