A-Level Film Studies

This course includes the following:
- Exploring film form
- British and American film
- Genre study
- Film research and creative projects
- Varieties in film experience: issues and debates

Teaching methods include film screenings, discussion, research, case studies, essays, homework, lectures, presentations, visits, seminars and guest speakers. Visual work will be displayed on springboardtv.com

Find out more about our A-level courses here

A-Level Structure:

AS coursework - analysis from chosen film extract of candidates choice plus creative project on film sequence. One exam: producers and audiences, topics in British film/British horror and US film.

A2 coursework - research project plus creative project. One exam: world cinema topics, spectatorship, critical study of focus film (Fight Club).

End Qualification:

Year 1: AS Level Film Studies
Year 2: A2 Level Film Studies

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English.

Assessment:

AS and A2 coursework (internally assessed) and a two and a half hour exam.

Progression from this course:

University (film studies/media studies/cultural studies/animation/games design/media production/film production/visual arts).

Location:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials/resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Students are advised to buy textbooks, newspapers and magazines and visit the cinema. In addition, students who wish to take the film making option for coursework will need their own SD card and reader.

Visits cost approximately £100 per year.

Additional Information:

Contact Student Services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle (Wisbech) - 01945 582561 A level courses in Wisbech are run and delivered in partnership with Thomas Clarkson Community College.