AS/A Level: Film Studies

The WJEC Eduqas specification is designed to introduce A level learners to a wide variety of films to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate.

The specification offers opportunities to study mainstream American films from the past and the present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films, and global films, both non-English language and English language. The historical range of film represented in those films is extended by the study of silent film and significant film movements so that learners can gain a sense of the development of film from its early years to its still emerging digital future. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience.

Production work is a crucial part of this specification and is integral to learners' study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to enable learners to create high quality film and screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their own study of film.

You will enjoy this course if you wish to develop:

- Your creative and critical thinking as well as your emotional intelligence.

- Film and textual analysis and literacy skills.

- Research skills

- Technical competencies (i.e., Filming and editing)

AS Level – 2 written exams and a practical coursework unit with evaluation.

A Level – 2 written exams and a practical coursework unit with evaluation.

There are two separate Eduqas qualifications: AS and A level. Whether you are studying AS or A Level Film, your first year will cover the same topic areas: Hollywood 1930-1990, American Independent Film, British Film, European Film and Film Production A Level students will also study: Global Film Documentary Silent Film Experimental Film Short Film At both levels you will study the key elements of film form including cinematography, mise en scène, editing, sound and performance. You will also study the contexts of your chosen films and what was happening when the film was made. What can the film tell us about history and society at that time? You will study the films in terms of the representations they present or challenge. At AS students study the specialist film areas of Spectatorship & Narrative. At A Level you will engage in the study of Ideology, the Auteur and Critical Debates surrounding Film.

Minimum requirements of 2 Level 5's and 4 level 4s and above.

A Level Film qualifies for UCAS points enabling you to pursue your chosen areas of study at university. Film Studies students have found opportunities in academic routes as well as careers in the film industry.