I am studying the Eduqas A-Level Film Studies course. This specification is made up of two examined components, as well as a third coursework component.
Component 1 is entitled Varieties of Film and Filmmaking and is worth 35% of the A-Level qualification.
Component 2 is entitled Global Filmmaking Perspectives and is also worth 35%.
Component 3 (Production), requires independent work and is worth 30%.
The two exams assess knowledge on 14 films; ranging from many categories. Three assessment objectives are measured here, these include:
AO1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film.
AO2 – apply knowledge and understanding of elements of film to:
- analyse and compare films, including through the use of critical approaches.
- evaluate the significance of critical approaches
- analyse and evaluate own work in relation to other professionally produced work
AO3 – apply knowledge and understanding of elements of film to the production of a film or screenplay.
Throughout the course, the key elements of film form will be assessed. These include:
- Cinematography – deliberate and considered use of photography and lighting
- Editing – deliberate and considered pacing and sequencing
- Sound – deliberate and considered balance of diegetic and non-diegetic sound
- Mise-en-scène – partial or complete control of environment
- Performance – expressive use of voice, intonation, movement and physicality
The final component of the course is the filmmaking coursework aspect. This will entail the production of a 5 minute short film in which every aspect will be overseen by me alone. These aspects include:
- Research
- Pre-production
- Production
- Post-production
- Evaluative analysis
- Submission
Otis Morley’s A-Level Film Studies Blog 