B6 Prospectus 2024 - Flipbook - Page 51
51
STUDENT VOICE
FILM STUDIES
A Level
Why study Film Studies?
Film Studies is designed to develop critical
understanding of the film industry and its relevance to
audiences in the visual media saturated society we now
live in. This course will help you develop analytical and
evaluative skills by considering ideological approaches,
spectatorship narrative and genre. You will also develop
sophisticated research skills and there are many
employability skills naturally embedded due to the
nature in which you will learn.
What's covered?
Daniel Morris-Broome
St James’s CE High School
A Level Film Studies, Media Studies, Single Vocational
A Level Music Technology and AS Level Core
Mathematics
Enrichment: Script Writing Club, Student
Ambassador
“I have loved taking Film Studies as you get a
real appreciation of cinema and I really enjoy
the discussions we have in class. I would 100%
recommend this course if you have a real passion
for film. It has been so interesting making short films
and the college trip to the BBC and Film & Media
Museum was amazing. My goal now is to study Film
and Screen at BIMM Institute Manchester.”
You will analyse a variety of films by comparing
and contrasting subject matter and techniques.
The coursework topics will enable you to use your
understanding to develop film scripts, storyboards
and concentrate on areas of particular personal
interest. There is an option to produce your own short
film too! This course will also develop your skills in
lighting, cinematography, sound and camerawork
and you will analyse this across British cinema, global
cinema, independent cinema, documentary and classic
Hollywood, which are amongst the students'
favourite topics.
Future Opportunities
As well as careers in the film industry, this course
is a good option if you wish to pursue a career in
professions such as marketing, advertising, production,
media, journalism and teaching. It is respected by
higher education institutions and provides a range
of transferable skills. With the growth of Media City
in Salford, there are a wide range of potential career
pathways available.