It goes without saying that Film Studies revolves around films. As a student of Film Studies you will undertake a systematic study of cinema and film.  Film is arguably the most influential and culturally significant art form of the present. It is certainly the only new art form produced in the Twentieth Century.

You will examine cinema in the context of its production, circulation and consumption within society. You will also look at how cinema creates meaning and communicates through images and sounds i.e. the 'language of film'.

What is Film Studies @ DLD?

Film Studies is taught in a well equipped Film and Media room with an adjoining suite full of state of the art computers specifically used for film editing.  There is an interactive white board as well as a large screen facility for watching films.  A wide range of teaching methods is employed by an enthusiastic team of Film teachers.  Much of the A level specification revolves around independent research and production work and both teachers are fully experienced at guiding and encouraging such activities

How is it assessed?

What do I need?

You need to bring with you an enthusiasm for Film.  You also need to bring with you an open mind.  No matter what sort of films you most usually watch, we can guarantee you that you will be watching all sorts of films that you would never have expected to be viewing - and most of the time you will be more than pleasantly surprised.  You need to bring with you a willingness to discuss and debate in the classroom.  You should also go to the cinema as often as possible (and also watch films regularly on TV and on DVD).

Good subject combinations

Some of our past students have joined the course simply because they love films. Some have joined because they thought that they might like to learn about film-making as a possible future career.  Some are fascinated by the more academic approach to the art form.  What is certain is that our film students have a varied repertoire of courses that they attend as well as Film.  And many go on to study Film at University.

After DLD

There are now many Film Studies courses available at University.  They tend to fall into two types - those that involve a more academic study of Film as one of the most important art forms of the last 100 years and those that will involve you in learning the art of film-making itself and possible equip you for a career in the film and/or television world.  Film can also be studied as a part of a joint degree course - for instance, many universities offer Film and English as a popular option.

That said, if you have caught the film-making bug then you will need to start knocking on doors right away.

Questions

Do I need to have done Film Studies at GCSE? NO. But it helps!
Can I do the course in one year? IT HAS BEEN DONE. IT INVOLVES A GREAT DEAL OF WORK AND IS VERY TIME CONSUMING.
Is Easter Revision available? NO