About the course…
Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. This course will introduce you to a wide variety of films in order to broaden your knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate.
Production work is a crucial part of this course. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to your own filmmaking and screenwriting. This enables you to create high-quality film and screenplay work, as well as providing an informed filmmaker’s perspective on your own study of film.
A level students took part in the first light festival in Lowestoft. They created media content and volunteered during the event (Ofsted February 2025).
You will have the exciting opportunity to create your own short film or screenplay. We have brand new equipment that will allow you to produce your work to a high standard.
The course covers a wide range of films and film movements, including the box office hit and global sensation Parasite, Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, La La Land, Bonnie & Clyde and many more. You will study a range of engaging modules, such as global film, Hollywood 1930 – 1990, silent cinema and American film.
Why study with us…
- We offer a comprehensive selection of in-house Canon DSLR cameras and Zoom microphones for your practical projects.
- Throughout your two years of study, you’ll have complete access to a range of Adobe Suite programs designed for photo, video, and audio editing.
- You will have opportunities to enhance and apply your practical skills through various projects beyond the college setting.
Where Film Studies can take you…
This A Level can give you both the UCAS points required and theoretical and practical experience for a variety of different university degrees, such as media production, film studies, television production, media and creative writing and much more.
Career opportunities within the media industry can range from a TV runner, researcher, camera operator, sound engineer, journalist and photographer to higher-level roles such as an editor, screenplay writer, director, producer, director of photography and much more; once industry experience is gained over time.
Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers degree courses such as Visual Effects and Post Production, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study
