A-Level Film Studies

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If you are contemplating a career in Film, Video, Television, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines etc., this is the perfect course for you. Film Studies will give you a deeper insight into how film works in the UK and around the world and how audiences are asked/provoked to respond and think when watching films. You get the chance not just to study films and film history, but you learn how to create your own short films, create storyboards and write screenplays.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

This course is for you if you want to learn about the theory behind how films are created and how they are used to evoke particular responses from the audience. It is particularly useful if you are contemplating a career in Film, Video, Television, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines etc.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You’ll write various essays requiring skills of analysis, interpretation and debate. You will be able to comment on topics like Classic Hollywood cinema from 1930-1990 and American film since 2005, and British film since 1995. You will explore technology and cinema-going, cinema viewing and audiences. You will also learn practical skills to create your own film products such as storyboards, short films and screenplays.

EXPERIENCES

This course will provide you with the opportunity to visit many leading universities, as well as enjoy films on cinema trips. We have recently partnered with Screen Yorkshire, which will allow our students to access links into the film and television industry that may otherwise be difficult to access. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your work outside of lesson and will also be able to take part in our Upskilling Programme to develop your skills outside of lesson time.