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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - WJEC

AS and A2

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Are you a film buff? Are you avid about watching films from all over the world? Have you ever wanted to make a film yourself? On our course you can satisfy your thirst for knowledge because we will answer all your film questions and more. You'll immerse yourself in the subject. You will view films, read about them and challenge others, as keen as yourself, about the films' meanings and importance. You'll also get the chance to create your own film.

Progression 

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification providing points for entry to higher education. Successful students may progress to the one year A2 programme.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

  • four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
  • a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of an apprenticeship programme
  • successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Unit one: exploring film form
Coursework - you will produce one essay (approximately 1,500 words) and one practical piece of film making (40% of overall mark).

Unit two: British and American cinema
Exam - there will be an in-depth focus on the key concepts of narratives and genre (60% of overall mark).

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will learn about how films are made and how the script, art direction, sound / music, photography and editing work together to make meaning. Having covered the basic techniques, you get the chance to develop your own film project, from a storyboard in year one to a short film created using digital video in year two.

Topics to be covered include:

  • the role of the director
  • acting styles and star publicity
  • cinematography, art direction and lighting
  • film technology and special effects
  • sound and music
  • film finance and independent film making.

We make a study of complete films and also look at key extracts in detail to examine the techniques of scene setting, direction and editing used by the professionals.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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