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GCSE Film Studies
Course overview
Rationale
Build on Student experienceRecognition of relationship with filmAttitudes, ideas and Cultural beliefs
Three inter-related study areas:Language Organisations Audiences
Course Overview
50%
Exploring & Creating
20%
Exploring Film Outside
HollywoodExam: 1 Hour
30%Exploring Film
Exam: 1.5 Hour
Controlled assessment
GCSE Film Studies Specification – Exam modules
Paper 1 – Superhero Genre
Paper 2 – Amelie or Ratcatcher
• Develop film analysis skills• Study of film Language• Gain an awareness of the contemporary film industry
(mainly Hollywood) and of the audiences for film.
Exploring Film : Paper 1
Exploring Films Made Outside Hollywood
Candidates study one non-Hollywood film from a prescribed list in terms of:
Three compulsory questions
• Characters • Narrative• Representation • Issues raised by the film• Film language
Focus Films
AmelieTsotsiRatcatcherRabbit Proof Fence
Exploring & Creating: Controlled Assessment
Two major components – Film Exploration & ProductionFilm Exploration consists of 2 tasks on the same film: Industry research A ‘micro’ analysis of techniques in a short film sequence
Production consists of 4 tasks: Logline & Pitch Pre-production task – screenplay or storyboard Production – Intro sequence to your film Evaluative Analysis
GCSE Film Studies
Questions?
Succeeding in Film
You will need:An Evernote account and a safe passwordA GoogleDocs folder entitled “GCSE Film –
Your name”, shared with your teacherTo be able to use FROG OS to access
resourcesTo be fearless: Mistakes are learningTo be active students: Ask questionsTo be collaborative
GCSE Film Studies
THUNKWhat makes a good film?