Head of Department:

Mr S Alexander (teaches GCSE Media and Film and A level Media and Film)

Teachers:

Ms J Duffy (teaches GCSE Media Studies), Mrs F Malster (teaches GCSE Media Studies and A Level Media and Film), Miss F McLennan (teaches A Level Film Studies).

GCSE Media Studies

WJEC - GCSE Media Studies - Specifications

Course Outline

The Film Studies course is designed to deepen students' understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film, the major art form of the twentieth century. Students will engage with a wide range of different kinds of films, developing skills of observation, critical analysis and personal reflection, as well as developing their creativity and practical skills, either in audio-visual or written form.

Students will have the opportunity to study a diverse range of film form and film styles developed in different places throughout the history of cinema. Also some of the recurring debates within film culture will be explored, including the global dominance of Hollywood and the significance of fandom.

Assessment

Externally Assessed Examination: (at the end of Year 11) 40%

A 2¼ hour exam paper (not tiered) in two parts:

Section A) Thinking about the Media (Investigation): Candidates' knowledge and understanding of a set topic is assessed here.

Section B) Thinking about the Media (Planning): This part of the assessment focuses on the convergent nature of the Media.

Internal Controlled Assessment: (at intervals throughout Year 10 and 11) 60%

1. 2 pieces of textual investigation of 350 to 750 words. One based on genre and the other based on narrative or representation. Only one piece can be based on the exam topic.
2. A Media production and an evaluative report.

For further information about this course, please see Mr. Alexander, Head of Film and Media Studies.

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AS & A2 Film Studies

AS Film Studies Codes - 1181 & 1182 - WJEC Specifications

A2 Film Studies Codes - 1183 & 1184 - WJEC Specifications

Summary Of Assessment AS & A Level:

AS Level

Unit 1

Exploring Film Form

20%

Internal assessment

• One analysis of a film extract
• One creative project based on a film sequence

Unit 2

British and American Film

30%

External assessment (2 ½ hour written paper)

A Level

Unit 3

Film Research and Creative project

25%

Internal assessment

Unit 4

Varieties of Film Experience: Issues and Debates

25%

External assessment (2 ¾ hour written paper)

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to follow a programme of 'A' level GCEs or Advanced GCEs should have a minimum of five A* - C grades at GCSE. Students are expected to have grade C or above at GCSE English, and grade C or above at GCSE Media Studies, or a strong interest in the area of film.

Progression

Provides suitable foundation for the study of Film Studies or a related area through a range of higher education degree courses, or direct entry into employment. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and valuable course of study for all candidates.