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Film Studies AS and A2 Level

Film Studies AS and A2 Level. Why YOU should study it!. TRUE OR FALSE?. Film Studies is one of the hardest A-Levels there is. All you do is just watch films – there’s no exam! Universities don’t accept Film Studies. Hardly anyone takes Film Studies.

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Film Studies AS and A2 Level

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  1. Film Studies AS and A2 Level Why YOU should study it!

  2. TRUE OR FALSE? • Film Studies is one of the hardest A-Levels there is. • All you do is just watch films – there’s no exam! • Universities don’t accept Film Studies. • Hardly anyone takes Film Studies. • You need to have done Film Studies GCSE prior to taking Film Studies.

  3. ANSWERS • FALSE (it’s actually got the best average score) • FALSE (of course there’s an exam – it’s not a BTEC!) • FALSE (Some universities want you to take it, especially if you are taking a media-related computer course like Computer Science) • FALSE (it’s one of the most popular) • FALSE (but a minimum C or B in English is preferred)

  4. Key facts about Film Studies One of the most accessible A-Levels around Recognised by Universities A really enjoyable course which is one of the country’s most popular Combines the analytical elements of English and Sociology with the creative elements of Art and Design Allows you to analyse any film you like as part of your coursework Introduces you to films you may never have seen before On average, easier to pass (apparently) than many other A-Level subjects... As long as you work hard

  5. Exemplar Page from Y12 Storyboard Coursework – Could YOU do this? • Shot: 11 • Description: He sees his son watching TV and playing with toys. • Type: Medium close up • Low angle • Low level • Sound: Diegetic breathing, TV playing children’s cartoons and woman talking on phone • Lighting: Natural from windows (behind and in front of camera) Artificial from television (right of camera) • Duration: 3 seconds • Movement/Edit: Straight Cut • Shot: 13a • Description: He puts his hand in his pocket and takes out a note. • Type: Medium long shot • Low angle • Low level • Sound: Diegetic breathing, TV playing children’s cartoons, paper rustling and woman talking on phone • Lighting: Natural from door (in front of camera) Artificial from light (behind man) • Duration: 3 seconds • Movement/Edit: Dolly down to floor with note • Shot: 12 • Description: He wipes a tear from his eye. • Type: Close up • Mid angle • Mid level • Sound: Diegetic breathing, TV playing children’s cartoons and woman talking on phone • Lighting: Natural from door (left of camera) Artificial from light (behind man) • Duration: 2 seconds • Movement/Edit: Straight Cut

  6. Some Featured Films We Study

  7. Does Film fit with my other choices? It could be a good break from a scientific or Maths-based subject Modern Foreign Languages (we look at foreign films, and Film students run the half-termly International Film Night) English Literature; English Language (obviously) Business Studies (due to studies of institutions and businesses within the film industry) Music, Performing Arts, Media BTEC, Art and Design (creative subjects, creative skills) History, Psychology, Sociology (we study academic sources and cover some of the same ideas)

  8. What STUDENTS say about the course Film Studies allows you to look beyond the entertainment factor of film. Film Studies gives you a clear insight into the Film industry. I like watching films – it’s a break from my Biology lessons! I find it a very enjoyable subject to get into.

  9. So there’s just one question... You ain’t seen Bad Boys 2? No! The question is... Why don’t you join them and take Film Studies in Sixth Form??

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