1. Film Studies
Sixth Form Open Evening
Langley Park School for Girls

2. The Importance of Film Studies
• It is an in-depth study of one medium and
understanding the historical, economic and
social contexts that surround it
• The ability to appreciate films as more than just
entertainment
• Units specifically devised to improve research
skills and practical film-making skills

3. What do we do in Film Studies?
What do we do not do in Film Studies?
• We do a close study of a number of
diverse films
• We do not watch the latest blockbuster
films on a regular basis

4. What do we do in Film Studies?
What do we do not do in Film Studies?
• We are interested in concept of ‘film stars’
and how they are used to sell a film
• We do not discuss the latest OK!
magazine gossip involving Brangelina

5. What do we do in Film Studies?
What do we do not do in Film Studies?
• We do make 1 film production to show our
learning of different film concepts
practically
• We do not spend more than 8 weeks on
this practical production. Instead, more of
the course is dedicated to film analysis

6. How is the course designed?
• AS Year:
• FM1: Exploring Film Form (20%- Coursework)
One analysis of how the micro aspects of a chosen extract from
a film of candidate's choice produce meanings and responses
(1500 words)
+ One creative project (storyboard or screenplay) based on a
film sequence or short film
• FM2: British and American Film (30%- Exam)
Three questions, one from each section:
Section A: Response to stimulus material set by based on
producers and audiences of film
Section B: Topics in British Film
Section C: US Film - Comparative study of two films

7. How is the course designed?
• A2 Year:
• FM3: Film Research and Creative Projects (25%- Coursework)
A small-scale research project (essay) and a creative project
• FM4: Varieties of Film Experience: Issues and Debates (25%-
Exam)
Three questions, one from each section:
Section A: World Cinema topics
Section B: Spectatorship topics
Section C: Single Film - Critical Study

8. Why do Film Studies at LPGS?
• It is an academic subject- the
understanding and appreciation of an art
form provides skills well beyond film
• Small classes
• Specialised teaching
• Students enjoy it- films chosen that both
reflect and challenge their tastes

9. Why do Film Studies at LPGS?
• Results:
- AS Level 100 % A-C in 2012
- A2 Level 100% A-C in 2012

10. Film Studies not Media Studies?
• Media Studies is more practical. You will
not study/watch a single full film in Media
Studies throughout the 2 years
• Film Studies better for independent
learners
• Film Studies is more about textual
analysis

11. Questions
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