Film Studies Curriculum Statement:
GCSE Film Studies is a course that helps students to develop an understanding of film as a medium of expression and communication. It offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of genres, styles and cultural contexts and helps them develop their knowledge of different genres of films, aspects of film making and their analytical and creative skills.
Film Studies Curriculum Map 2024-2025
Intent:
Through studying a range of films students explore aspects of filmmaking including narrative structure, cinematography, sound, editing, mise-en-scene and performance. The course also enables students to develop an understanding of how films reflect society including cultural and historical contexts. Through both theoretical and practical components students develop the skills to become creators of film, as well as informed viewers.
Implementation:
Lessons are structured throughout the course to cover the three components of the course:
· Component 1 – Key Developments in US Film
· Component 2 – Global Film – Narrative, Representation and Film Style
· Component 3 – Production
Lessons are divided into topics and films, covering the key concepts and knowledge required. Students learn about:
· a US film comparative study
· key developments in film and film technology
· a US independent film
· three global films produced outside the US (a global English language film, a global non-English language film and a contemporary UK film)
Students will also develop their ability to apply knowledge and understanding of film to a production and its accompanying evaluative analysis. They will produce:
· a genre-based film extract (either from a film or screenplay)
· an evaluative analysis of the production, analysing and evaluating their production in relation to comparable professionally-produced films or screenplays
Impact:
Students receive verbal feedback each lesson and frequent written QMF (quality marked formative) feedback to ensure they can reflect on strengths and areas for development as they are working to make further progress during their DIRT (directed improvement and reflection time). Progress will be reflected in their QMS (quality marked summative) assessments each half term. Interventions will be put in place for any students working below their target grade and/or potential.
Cultural Capital:
Students will learn about the societal, cultural and historical contexts of films, as well as aspects of filmmaking. This understanding, combined with learning about a range of films, broadens their horizons and understanding of a lucrative and enriching industry.
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