Film Studies A Level

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

Film Studies introduces students to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. Production work is a crucial part of this course and is integral to students' study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to enable learners to create high quality film and screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their own study of film.

Students will study a wide range of film including but not limited to Hollywood 1930-1990, American and British independent film, silent, short and experimental film students will also study global and documentary film focusing on cinematography, mise en scène editing, sound and performance. Students will also delve into spectatorship and narrative surrounding film as well as critical debates. Students will also create showcasing the film making or screen writing skills developed in the course.

There are two examinations, each worth 35% of the final grade. The rest of the grade (30%) is made of an assessment of production work. The exams are 150 mins long and consist of answering extended responses across both examinations.

A minimum of 5 in English GCSE in addition to the published entry requirements

Studying A Level Film Studies at The Marsh Academy offers students a pathway into a wide range of exciting futures. Whether progressing to university courses in film production, media, screenwriting, or digital arts, or pursuing creative apprenticeships and employment in the film and media industries, students develop highly transferable skills such as critical thinking, visual literacy, and communication. The subject also supports broader career ambitions in areas like journalism, marketing, and event management. With a strong foundation in analytical and creative practice, Film Studies prepares students not only for focused academic progression but also for success in the dynamic world of the creative industries.