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| SUBJECT - FILM STUDIES |
| ADMISSIONS - Students are recommended to have preferably achieved grade 6s at least in English Language and Literature. You should have a genuine interest in film and sound essay writing skills. |
| SPECIFICATION – WJEC Eduqas A level Film Studies code A670QS |
| COURSE - This course of study encourages learners to watch, engage critically with and explore a wide range of film; to develop and sustain confident, personal responses to film via textual analysis; and to enjoy a variety of critically acclaimed films across the major genres. These include films from different cultural perspectives, films from the Silent Era to the present day, and different forms of film, including documentary, shorts and experimental. |
| A LEVEL UNITS |
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Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification This component assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films. Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two Hollywood films, one from the Classical Hollywood period (1930-1960) and the other from the New Hollywood period (1961-1990). Currently Vertigo and Blade Runner Section B: American film since 2005 (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two American films, one mainstream film and one contemporary independent film. Currently Inception and Boyhood Section C: British film since 1995 (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two British films. Currently This is England and Trainspotting. |
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Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives Written examination: 2½ hours 35% of qualification |
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Section A: Global film (two-film study) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to two global films: one European and one produced outside Europe. Currently Pan’s Labyrinth and City of God Section B: Documentary film One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one documentary film. Currently Amy Section C: Film movements – Silent cinema One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one silent film or group of films. Currently Buster Keaton Section D: Film movements – Experimental film (1960-2000) One question from a choice of two, requiring reference to one film option. Currently Pulp Fiction |
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Component 3: Production Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification This component assesses one production and its evaluative analysis. Learners produce:
digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay
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ASSESSMENT - As in most subjects, assessment is by a variety of methods: there will be an emphasis on reading, discussing, summarising, analysing, individual and group research, essay planning and writing, oral presentations and creative exercises. There will be opportunities for students to assess work themselves against the examination criteria, and a series of core assignments in each unit.
CAREERS - Journalism, teaching, television and film production and marketing; generalist arts-based careers such as arts administration.
