Film Studies · 51 topics · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Film Studies, uncovering evidence.
51 topics aligned to national curriculum National Curriculum Attainment Targets. This Year 10 Film Studies curriculum introduces students to the historical, social, and cultural contexts of cinema.
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4 grades · 17 units · 51 topics
Key Stage 4: GCSE (Years 10-11) · Year 11
- Cinematography and LightingGCSE Film Studies AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film
- The Art of Mise-en-scèneGCSE Film Studies AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to analyse film
- Editing and Sound DesignGCSE Film Studies AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of elements of film
- Classic Hollywood Cinema (1930-1960)GCSE Film Studies AO1: Demonstrate understanding of contexts of film
- Contemporary US Independent FilmGCSE Film Studies AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to analyse film
Key Stage 5: A-Level (Years 12-13) · Year 13
- European Cinema and Film MovementsWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking
- World Cinema: Non-European PerspectivesWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives, Section A: Global film
- Documentary Film: Truth and RepresentationWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives, Section B: Documentary film
- The Birth of Cinema and Early PioneersWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives, Section C: Film movements - Silent cinema
- Silent Cinema and Visual StorytellingWJEC Eduqas A-Level Film Studies, Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives, Section C: Film movements - Silent cinema
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