This document summarizes the Film Studies course offered at Langley Park School for Girls. The course involves an in-depth study of films from historical, economic, and social perspectives. Students closely analyze selected films and do not just watch blockbuster entertainment. They study concepts like film stars and how films are marketed. The course also includes practical filmmaking skills and producing a short film. It is assessed through coursework, essays, and exams covering areas like film forms, industries, and critical analysis. Past results have shown high rates of students receiving A-C grades. Film Studies provides academic and analytical skills compared to similar but more practical media courses.

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 82 % A-C in 2011 A2 Level 100% A-C in 2011 2009: 100% A-C at both AS and A2

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

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