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Any career that involves analysis or high levels of clear communication.
Any career which involves analysis, high levels of clear communication or simply a love of literature.
All aspects of the media industry, including advertising, journalism, publishing, television and film production, radio, publishing and communication-based roles.
This
linear GCE specification requires students to develop a theoretical knowledge
and understanding of:
· Media language: how the media communicates meaning through their forms, codes and conventions, and techniques.
Jobs directly
related to film studies include broadcasting presenter, film or TV director,
editor, location manager production coordinator, production designer and
programme researcher to name a few.
However, the
subject also links to jobs in the arts and many roles within the marketing and
events sector.
This linear GCE
specification requires students to develop a theoretical knowledge and
understanding of a diverse range of film including historical Hollywood film,
American film since 2005 and recent British film since 1995.
The course will also cover film movements, the global film industry and documentary film.
In addition, the film studies course requires students to develop their own moving image practical skills throughout the course. They will be required to use their own creativity applying the theoretical knowledge to practical tasks in preparation for the coursework unit where they can focus on film making or writing a screen play.
70% exam:
Component 1:
Varieties of Film and Film Making (35%).
Component 2:
Global Film Making Perspectives (35%)
30% practical coursework:
Component 3: A
short film or a screen play with an evaluative analysis.
The course is
suited to students who are interested in film and scriptwriting. Students that
enjoy learning through a practical and creative approach may be interested in
studying film studies. It will also interest anyone who may wish to pursue a
career in the media or in a communication-based field. This subject compliments
the skills required in Media Studies, English Language and English Literature
and humanities-based subjects that require an analytical approach to texts.
Jobs directly
related to film studies include broadcasting presenter, film or TV director,
editor, location manager production coordinator, production designer and
programme researcher to name a few.
However, the
subject also links to jobs in the arts and many roles within the marketing and
events sector.