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Beths Grammar School
Film Studies
Examination board:
Available Levels:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Subject Co-ordinator:
WJEC
A Level
Grade 6 at GCSE in English Language or English Literature or a
humanities subject
Mr G Russell
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
You should have the required language skills as demonstrated by your GCSE English Language or English
Literature grade 6, and a proven ability in textual study, such as in literature or humanities studies at GCSE
Level.
What will I learn on this course?
You will learn:
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How a film communicates meaning and engages audiences
How cinema functions as a business
How to develop a critical understanding of audience participation as consumers, critics and fans
How to identify messages and values in films, with special reference to British or Irish cinema
How to apply your knowledge and understanding gained from textual study in the process of
completing practical work such as storyboarding and screenwriting.
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for students with a lively interest in all types of film and the cinema experience, and
those who enjoy expressing their opinions and justifying them. Students of Film should be prepared to work
collaboratively with others and to engage in on-going research and reading round the subject.
What kind of work will I need to do outside lessons?
You will need to do background reading from various sources such as books, magazines and the internet,
and will be expected to keep a scrapbook as a record of your reading and research. You will need to write
analytical essays and produce practical coursework such as storyboarding and screenwriting. You will need
to complete homework assignments and meet the deadlines and you may be required to attend after school
film screenings.
What could I go on to do at the end of my course?
This course will aid progression to undergraduate courses in Film, Media, Visual Culture and Humanities and
will develop a range of transferable critical, analytical and research skills for application in employment.
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