A Level Film Studies

Film Studies at Walton is designed to introduce A Level learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. This specification therefore offers opportunities to study mainstream American films from the past and the present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films and global films, both non-English language and English language. The historical range of film represented in those films is extended by the study of silent film and significant film movements so that learners can gain a sense of the development of film from its early years to its still emerging digital future. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience.

A Level Film Studies – Exam Board Eduqas

Year 12 Film Studies

Students begin their course understanding the key elements of film form and different film theories. They also begin to analyse and understand different film eras such as Hollywood from 1930’s to 1990’s.

Year 13 Film Studies

Students continue to study the key concepts of film, as well as beginning to learn the different Film Movements. As Summer term starts, they will begin to revisit the content they have learnt in preparation for their exams.