A Level Film Studies

Course code

MA038

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Film Studies is the study of film as an art form. You will study everything from the early days of silent film with Buster Keaton, to Classic Hollywood exploring the “Master of Suspense”, Hitchcock, to gritty British film 'Trainspotting' and world film including the Argentinean black comedy 'Wild Tales'. You will gain understanding of the significance of each film via specialist study.

The skills you will develop by studying film can springboard you into a wide variety of careers .

Core study areas include Film Form, Meaning and Response and Context of the films studied

Within most films there is a specialist study area including:

Auteur for Classic Hollywood and experimental film
Narrative and storytelling in British film
Spectatorship and response in Contemporary Hollywood films
Critical debates including the impact of filmmakers on others in documentary, surrealism in silent film and digital technology

Assessment will be 70% exam and 30% coursework.

Film students from Bury College have gone on to careers in:

Television production/direction
Radio presenting and production
Arts fundraising and project management
Sports journalism
Marketing and communications

Former students have gone onto work for Capital Radio, BBC Radio 4, Salford City Radio, Heat Radio, the BBC, ITV and Red Productions.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
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As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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