Film Studies

GCSE Film Studies draws on students' enthusiasm for film and introduces them to a wide variety of cinematic experiences, which have been important in the development of film and film technology.  The WJEC Eduqas specification in GCSE Film Studies starts with individuals' excitement about a powerful audio-visual medium, which is central to today's society and culture.   

This GCSE course designed to encourage that enthusiasm and motivate them to broaden their knowledge of film and film technology from the first moving images introduced to audiences in 1895 to the digital environment of contemporary film.

Students will develop their knowledge of US mainstream film by studying one film from the 1930s-50s and one film from the later 80s and 90s, thus looking at two stages in Hollywood's development. In addition, they will be studying more recent films – a US independent film as well as films from Europe, including the UK, South Africa and India.

Production is an important part of this specification and is integral to students' study of film. Students will have the opportunity to apply their understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting.

Key Staff

Mrs R Milne

remilne@cambournevc.org

Course Information

Key Stage 4