Film Studies
Course Content
GCSE Film Studies is designed to draw on students’ enthusiasm for film and introduce them to a wide variety of cinematic experiences through films which have been important in the development of film and film technology. Students will develop their knowledge of filmmaking through studying US mainstream and independent film. In addition, they will also study narrative construction, representation and film style within the UK film market. This will lead students to producing their own film or screenplay from a particular genre.
Students are assessed through three components:
| Component 1 | Component 2 | Component 3 |
Key Developments in US Film |
Global Film: Narrative, Representation and Film Style |
Production |
| Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 35% of qualification Section A: US film comparative study Section B: Key developments in film and film technology Section C: US independent film |
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 35% of qualification Section A: A global English language film Section B: A global non-English language film Section C: A contemporary UK film |
Non-exam assessment 30% of qualification This component will assess the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of film to a production. Students will also be required to write an evaluative analysis.Students will produce:
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