In Year 12 and 13 you will study a range of films from a variety of backgrounds, including:
- Classical Hollywood and New Hollywood
- Contemporary American mainstream cinema and indie cinema
- British cinema
- Argentinian cinema
- Turkish cinema
- Documentary
- Silent films
- Experimental film
You will also study the practical elements of producing a short film, learning the following skills:
- Screenwriting
- Storyboarding
- Cinematography
- Set dressing
- Digital editing
- Post-production editing techniques
The course is assessed through two exam papers and coursework. The coursework involves creating a short film and writing an evaluative essay of around 1600 words. This is worth 30% of the qualification.