This is a combination course.This course is part of the Media pathway, which also includes the Creative Media Production & Technology course.
This A Level Film Studies course explores the art, history, and impact of cinema. You’ll study a wide range of films from different genres, periods, and cultures, analysing how they communicate meaning through visual and narrative techniques. The course covers key areas such as film language, representation, spectatorship, and industry. You’ll also engage in creative production, developing your own short film or screenplay, combining analytical insight with practical skills.
A-level
This qualification supports progression to university degrees in:
• Film studies
• Media production
• Journalism
• English
• Cultural studies
• Communication
Career opportunities include:
• Filmmaker or screenwriter
• Film critic or journalist
• Media producer
• Editor or cinematographer
• Roles in broadcasting, marketing, and creative industries
Silent film
Experimental film
Documentary
American film
British cinema
Foreign language cinema
Assessment will be via external exams and Coursework
A minimum of 5 GCSEs with a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English.
