Film Studies
Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Chesterton Community College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th century and a major art form of the last hundred years. Those who study it characteristically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm and excitement for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium, inspiring a range of responses from the emotional to the reflective.
Course Details
Study 11 incredible films over 2 years and become a director as you make your own short film production. Explore the incredible history of cinema. Dive into the film industry and get behind the camera for a course unlike any other.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed over two exams (70%) and your film production (30%)
Entry requirements
5 grade 6s at GCSE. Grade 6 in GCSE Film Studies if taken
Your next steps...
Film Studies can lead to degree level study of Film; the film industry directing, producing, editing, sound design; theatre design; marketing and advertising. Film Studies touches on a wide range of degree subjects including Art, Drama, English Literature, Theatre, Politics, History, Psychology, Sociology and more.
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