A-Level Film Studies (EDUQAS A670QS)

Course Overview

If you have a real enthusiasm for film as an art form, and you are excited by watching, reflecting and analysing films then film studies is the course for you. 

The course also offers you the opportunity to become a filmmaker, learning the directors’ craft and producing your own short films and screenplays. In addition, you could apply your skills outside the classroom as a film ambassador or member of Film Club.

You will study a broad range of films: mainstream and independent American cinema from the past and present, British film, global cinema, documentary, experimental and silent film. For the non-exam assessment element (30% of the course) you will study short film making and use this to inform your own work. A-level film studies equips you with both critical thinking skills and creative practical skills. The course works well with English Literature, photography, art, theatre studies and ethics. 

You will study:

  • Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking
  • Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives
  • Component 3: Production

“I loved A-level film – it was hands down my favourite part of school.  The teaching, the subject and the people combined to make school feel not just worthwhile but weirdly special.”

St Ivo Student

Course Code: A670QS

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English 
  • If film studied at GCSE grade 5+

Exam Board: EDUQAS

Assessment

  • 70% Exam
  • 30% Coursework

Choosing your post-16 options is an important decision, and St Ivo Academy Sixth Form is here to guide you. Applications are welcome from students in St Ives and beyond via the MyChoice16 platform.

Step-by-step application process

  1. Log in to your MyChoice16 account.
  2. Select ‘My Applications’. To start a new application, click ‘Start a new Application’; to continue an existing one, click ‘Continue’ next to your application.
  3. Complete all sections of your Profile Template if this is your first application. For additional applications, only ‘Course Choices’ needs to be completed.
  4. Qualifications will be uploaded by the school—this section can be skipped. Your form tutor will add a reference.
  5. Complete any remaining fields or checkboxes. Click ‘Send Application’ to submit.
  6. Your application status will update (eg. Sent, Schools Hold). The school will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements, and you may be asked to discuss it with a teacher.
  7. Monitor your application regularly and respond promptly to any notifications.
  8. All applicants will be invited to an interview before a provisional offer is made.

 

Film & Media Production

  • Film Director / Producer
  • Cinematographer / Camera Operator
  • Editor / Post-Production Specialist
  • Screenwriter / Scriptwriter

Creative & Arts Industries

  • Actor / Performer
  • Set, Costume, or Lighting Designer
  • Animator / Visual Effects Artist
  • Theatre or TV Production Roles

Media & Communication

  • Film Critic / Reviewer
  • Journalist / Content Creator
  • Public Relations / Marketing Specialist

Education & Research

  • Film Lecturer / Teacher
  • Academic Researcher in Media or Film

Jane Panter – Jane.Panter@astreastivo.org

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