Film Studies (A Level) – Level 3

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking

This component assesses knowledge and understanding of six feature-length films.

• Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative study)
• Section B: American film since 2005 /2012 (two-film study)
• Section C: British film since 1995 (two-film study)

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives

This component assesses knowledge and understanding of five feature-length films (or their equivalent).

• Section A: Global film (two-film study)
• Section B: Documentary film
• Section C: Film movements – Silent cinema
• Section D: Film movements – Experimental film (1960-2001) </LI. LI

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including GCSE English language at grade 5.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

Students will be assessed by two essay-based exam units (70%) and one research and production NEA (30%).

University Opportunities

Past students have progressed to study degrees in Film, media, English, psychology, creative writing, journalism, Art, photography, set design, graphics and education.

Career Opportunities

Media and Film production, journalism, screen writing, graphic design, marketing, PR, creative production (theatre), photography, teaching.

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

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Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.