During the first year, students develop the skills needed to analyse films critically and complete a ‘micro analysis’ for part of their coursework. Students are introduced to practical work through a series of workshops including camerawork and editing, leading onto the production of a short film! The first exam question focuses on ‘Producers and Audiences’; lessons and learning revolve around the film industry. The second exam question revolves around an element of British cinema (this year we are studying British horror films!) and the third question concerns itself with American cinema (students will complete an in-depth study of two related American films). The second year of the A level is similar in form to the first, with a short film project accompanied by a research project making up the coursework. The exam again consists of three questions: one on an element of World Cinema where students get an opportunity to study films they may not have encountered previously (this year we are studying films from the French New Wave). The second question is on documentary filmmaking and the third is related to a critical study of a chosen film.

Throughout the course student learning is supplemented by a varied and challenging screening schedule.

 

 

FM1 is the coursework element of the course. In section A you will write a detailed micro-analysis of a film of your choice. Section B is a practical project in which you get to make a short film.

 

FM2 is a 2 ½ hour exam in which you will answer 3 questions.

 

FM1 is worth 40% and FM2 is worth 60% of the final grade.

 

FM3 is the coursework element of the course. In section A you will conduct a small-scale research project on a film related subject of your choice. Section B is a practical project in which you get to make a short film.

 

FM4 is a 2 ¾ hour exam in which you will answer 3 questions.

 

FM3 is worth 50% and FM4 is worth 50% of the final grade.

 

 

Many of our students go on to Film or Media Studies at University and jobs in the media However, the skills that you learn are universal and will help you in any course or job you decide to do in the future – the ability to analyse and even to develop film products is valued by many industries. This is an academic course that is valued at all universities.

 

 

You can check out the WJEC website:
http://www.wjec.co.uk/index.php?subject=54&level=21 is the direct link to the course

 

Find out more about the MediaArts Faculty @ www.ravensbournemediaarts.blogspot.com

 

Talk to Mr. Morrell in the Media department or email smorrel@ravensbourne.info