A-Level Programme - Film Studies

You will develop your understanding of textual analysis, covering a variety of forms, including documentaries and experimental works. By connecting theory and practice, you will also have the opportunity to create your own short film or screenplay.

What will I study?

• The Silent Era
• Experimental Film
• European Film Movements
• Critical Approaches to Film
• Making Short Film

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

• A GCSE at grade 5 or above in a creative subject
• GCSE English language grade 5 or above

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

What qualification will I achieve?

OCR A-Level Film Studies

How is my course assessed?

The course is assessed by 2 exams in film history & critical approaches to film and is also assessed with coursework