Film Studies A-level
90980
- Start:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
Discover the power of cinema in our Film Studies A-level course! Explore how films capture and reflect our reality, offering profound insights into contemporary society. Study into the art of storytelling and visual expression to better understand the world around us. Sign up and see the world through a new lens!
You will consider the challenges of managing problems on a local, regional and global scale, and consider solutions to improve the quality of the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.
You will study a wide range of concepts and areas of film including all aspects of the film industry, the role of both audiences and producers, how films generate meaning, the micro-elements of film including cinematography and editing and film as social documents reflecting the times in which they are made.
The films studied include Vertigo (Hitchcock, 1958), Blade Runner (R. Scott, 1982), Under the Skin (J. Glazer, 2013), Beasts of the Southern Wild (Zeitlin, 2012) and Moon (D. Jones, 2009).
Each term, students will be given the opportunity to visit the local Odeon cinema to screen the latest films. Students will also visit the Film departments of several of Liverpool's universities. Additionally, guest speakers and external trips will be accessible to all film students.
Basic stationary: files for lecture notes, lined paper, pens, pencils and highlighters. Access to a laptop or computer would be beneficial as students can support research and assignments tasks.
University and further study. There are now several Liverpool-based film production studios that could offer a pathway to employment in the film industry. The BBC's production centres are also based in Manchester, and Pinewood studios are in the process of building a world-class film studio in Wavertree area.
You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4 together with three other subjects at grade 4 or above.
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
University Guarantee
Every Sefton Sixth Form College student who successfully achieves a Level 3 qualification and meets attendance and entry requirements, is guaranteed a place on a course at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
Most students study 3 subjects, plus an Enhancement activity. Alongside these, students are assigned a Personal Development group and attend weekly sessions.
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Yes, students can access our Bursary Package that can help with associated costs, for example; travel, food and equipment. Find out more here.
Yes. During the interview process you will be introduced to a member of our Learner Support Team if necessary. We will take initial details of access arragements. This can be discussed again at enrolment, with follow up appointments with the team during the first few weeks of term.
Yes. You will have timetabled sessions each day of the week. There will be times when you are not in a lesson; this is your personal study time. During these sessions you will be completing activities which mean you are prepared for your subject lessons. This includes completing homework, revision, Brainscape decks, coursework tasks etc.
