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Film Studies is the subject for you if you want to master cinematography or understand the most popular artistic medium of our age. You will explore a wide range of film texts and gain the skills needed to analyse and investigate film. Each lesson involves thoughtful discussions, developing analytical skills, and finding your voice in film writing. The course includes a practical element where you will plan, shoot, and edit your own short film project, ensuring a hands-on learning experience.
This course is an award of WJEC. Read the course specification on the WJEC website.
GCSE grade 5 or above in English Language or English Literature.
Lessons will typically consist of film screenings, lectures, discussions, quizzes, independent research and essay writing.
There is a creative coursework component which allows students to:
An evaluative analysis (1,600-1,800 words) is to be written, reflecting on the finished product.
You will sit two 2.5 hour long written exams at the end of Year 13 as well as submitting your short film of five minutes in length.
This A Level prepares you for further study of Film on either an academic or practical course at university, after which you can step into the film industry. You will also have developed written skills applicable to a range of scenarios and the ability to use video editing software.
Meet the A Level expert
Toby Hewitt
Toby has a BA (Hons) in Literature and Film from Lancaster University, a Master’s degree in Early Modern Literature from the University of Sheffield and has taught Film Studies for seven years.
Toby said: “Film Studies is a really interesting and diverse subject. As well as watching films we analyse them based on the technicalities of how they were constructed. We also look at the social, political and historical contexts of the film to decipher what was happening at the time the film was made, what influence this had on the film and if the filmmaker is trying to portray messages to the audience.”
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