Film is a powerful and inspiring medium which in turn, inspires students to be both critical and creative. Therefore, we are proud to offer ‘Film Studies’ as an option subject at KS4 and KS5. The WJEC courses offer opportunities for students to watch, analyse, compare and discuss a set of diverse films reflecting various genres. Students are also given an opportunity to apply their learning and create their own work. 

GCSE Film StudiesLink to Specification
 
Using key terminology and theories, we look closely at how films reflect genre, create narrative and appeal to audiences through cinematography.

 

 

Paper 1

Section A:
Comparing US films.

Section B:
Key developments in film and film technology.

Section C:
Question on a US independent film.

 

 

 

 

Paper 2

Section A:
Questions on a global English language film.

Section B:
Questions on a global non-English language film.

Section C:
Questions on a contemporary UK film.

 

 

Coursework

Create a screenplay opening and evaluate it; comparing to similar examples.

A-level Film Studies – https://www.wjec.co.uk/media/3akhzux0/eduqas-a-level-film-studies-spec-from-2017-designated.pdf  
 
Students will critically evaluate film/cultural theory, applied to a range of film positioned within wider cultural movements. 

Paper 1
1 hour, 30 minutesSection A: Comparing US films.Section B: Key developments in film and film technology.
Section C: Question on a US independent film.
Paper 2
1 hour, 30 minutesSection A: Questions on a global English language film.Section B: Questions on a global non-English language film.
Section C: Questions on a  contemporary UK film.

Coursework

Create a screenplay opening and evaluate it; comparing to similar examples.