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Film Studies GCSE One year course.
What is this course about? This course is designed to build upon your own experience of film and you will view and study a variety of case study films from a range of different cultures. The course allows you to build on your existing interest by developing your ability to investigate and analyse the different techniques used by film makers.
The second will require students to explore one film produced outside Hollywood and show understanding of:
What do students say about this course? This is a new course starting in September 2011.
Characters, narratives, themes and issues in the film chosen.
What do people do with GCSE Film Studies? This course would enable you to progress to A Level film Studies, or other A Level or BTEC subjects at Worthing College.
Starting with the familiar, the course allows students to study the different ways that we experience film and how film communicates ideas and beliefs about society both now and in the past.
A creative question involving individual responses to the film.
How will my work be assessed? The course is assessed through three units:
The way people, places, events and issues are represented in the film.
Are there any specific entry requirements? You will need a minimum of two GCSEs at grade D.
A coursework unit in which students explore, pitch and produce a particular type of film. Two exam units, the first will assess understanding of film language and key industry and audience issues. 93