Film Studies
A good movie will entertain us. A great movie will entertain, inspire and educate us. Films make life worth living – they make us feel alive. A great film plot will give us a reason to get in up in the morning and go out into the world with hope. They encourage us to overcome our own problems and make a positive impact on other people’s lives. Studying film will help us to understand this further. How do films make us feel like this? Why do directors, costume designers and actors make the choices they do?
Curriculum Summary:
GCSE Film Studies is for anyone interested in any part of film or television. We will watch many films that you already know and love, and you will be able to enjoy them in a completely new way through the skills you learn. We will explore how cinema has changed throughout time and the impact of the development of film and new film technology. We will also study films you may have never seen before as we learn how the world of Hollywood has developed. In addition, we will look at films from around the world, including the UK, India and Germany.
Main study areas:
The course is based on the following main study areas:
1. How films are made. (How directors use things like props, sound, music, lighting, costumes in order to create effects.)
2. Why films are made. (What is happening at the time, the message the directors want to send to the audience.)
How will I be assessed?
The course is 70% exam and 30% coursework, so will work well for students of all abilities.
Component 1: Key Developments in US Film. 35% (Exam). Students will study three US films for this part.
Component 2: Global Film 35% (Exam). Students will study three films from outside the US for this part.
Component 3: Production 30% (Coursework). Students will have an opportunity to write their own script or produce their own film.
This well-established GCSE course has seen some excellent results for students. It will open students up to the world of filmmaking and offer many possibilities for college, careers and beyond.
For a full breakdown of the course and possible films studied, speak to Miss Warrender (Curriculum Lead for Film Studies), or search online for Eduqas GCSE Film Studies.