A Level Film Studies

West Thames College
London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course is suitable for school leavers as well as those returning to study after a break.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement is 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C in appropriate subjects, though exceptions may be made for mature students, and you must have passed English at GCSE at grade C or preferably higher. You will need to fill in an application form and attend an interview, which will give you the opportunity to ask detailed questions about the course. Students who have passed AS Levels elsewhere are welcome to continue their course at West Thames, though we would need to establish that your AS pass is compatible with the syllabus we offer at A2. If you have any questions about whether this programme is right for you, please ask Admissions for advice

About the course
You will study a wide range of popular Hollywood and British cinema, and learn how to analyse films to expose their inner or hidden meanings. This involves learning the “language�of film �how the camera is used, the subtle importance of sound and lighting, editing, narrative and genre. Another area of study is the world dominance of Hollywood. You will learn about production, distribution and exhibition, producers, stars and audiences. We also look in detail at a particular aspect of British cinema, and will study one particular film very closely. The coursework consists of two written analyses and a portfolio of creative work. This includes thinking up an idea for a film, and developing it with the aid of a storyboard or script. In the second year the emphasis of the course shifts to world cinema. For those with a real appreciation of film, this is an exciting voyage of discovery. There are also opportunities to study a wide range of other topics such as censorship, film performance, and surrealist and fantasy cinema. The coursework for A2 includes a personal research project into cinema authorship, and then there is a choice of practical work �screenwriting, filmmaking or film journalism.

Additional Opportunities
There is the possibility of trips and visits relevant to your study.

How will I be assessed?
Units are assessed as follows: AS units - Unit 1: Making meaning I (coursework, 40% of total grade); Unit 2: Producers and audiences: Hollywood and British cinema (exam, 30% of total grade); Unit 3: Messages and values: British and Irish cinema (exam, 30% of total grade). A2 units - Unit 4: Making meaning II (coursework, 40% of total grade); Unit 5: Studies in world cinema (exam, 30% of total grade); Unit 6: Critical studies (exam, 30% of total grade).

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Phone:020 8326 2000

School Address:

Main Campus
London Road
Isleworth
Middlesex TW7 4HS

The Skills Centre
77 Boundaries Road
Feltham TW13 5DT



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