film studies Film Studies - AS/A2
Exam Board: WJEC
Do you want to learn about what has become one of the defining arts forms of our generation? Are you interested in exploring World Cinema? How does film fit into our culture? How is Stanley Kubrick’s directing style different from that of Alfred Hitchcock’s? What effect does the choice of camera angles or lighting have on a film?
Is Film Studies for you? • You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language. Film Studies A-Level will teach you how to use cameras and film editing software to perhaps make your own short film, however this is not a vocational course that will train you how to become a film maker. You would like to examine films from a wide variety of genres, directors, countries and times.
You would like to expand your understanding and enjoyment of film. You want to gain an insight into the film industry and the importance of film in modern culture. You want to develop your independent research and analytical skills. You enjoy researching the work of other artists, designers and craftspeople