This document outlines the units and assessments for an A Level Film Studies course. The course consists of 4 units: Unit 1 involves micro analysis of a film sequence and a creative project, Unit 2 is a 2.5 hour exam on British and American film and a comparative study, Unit 3 includes a small research project and creative project, and Unit 4 focuses on world cinema, spectatorship, and a single film critical study. Students will analyze the D-Day sequence from Saving Private Ryan for Unit 1. The creative piece can be a storyboard, script, or short film. Unit 2 covers Hollywood and British films like Living with Crime, and compares film noir genres. Success requires an open mind, strong writing skills, and

1. A Level Film Studies

2. AS Level Unit 1: Exploring Film Form (25%) One analysis piece (1500 words) One creative project Unit 2 : British and American Film (30%) 21/2 hour examination

3. A Level Unit 3 : Film Research and Creative Projects 25% A small scale research project A creative project Unit 4 : Varieties of Film Experience : Issues and Debates World Cinema Spectatorship Single Film Critical Study 25%

4. Unit 1 : Micro Analysis Example : the D Day landing sequence in Saving Private Ryan

5. Unit 1 : Creative Piece An extended step outline of 1000 words (5 – 8 scenes) A Photographed storyboard of between 10-25 shots A film sequence or short film approximately 2 minutes long containing between 10 – 25 different shots

6. Unit 2 Section A & B A)Hollywood films B)British Cinema Living with Crime

7. Unit 2 Section C Comparative Film Study : Film Noir Double Indemnity The Last Seduction

8. What do you need to succeed? An open mind - willingness to explore different film genres and styles Ability to express your views in writing in an organised way Creative ideas about film-making