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From 16 December 2020, we have updated our A Level Film Studies specification with a change to the silent era set film list. This change is for first teach September 2021.
There are no exams or moderation in June 2021 and results will be based on teacher judgement. The Your guide to the changes for 2021 for this qualification remains available as some of the guidance may still be useful to you and your students.
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Our A Level qualification in Film Studies ignites students’ passion for film. They explore and engage critically with a wide range of film from different cultures, eras and genres to develop confident responses. They demonstrate their understanding through either filmmaking or screenwriting.
Specification code: H410 Qualification number: 603/1120/4 First teaching 2017, with first assessment 2019 Assessment in Welsh will not be available for this qualification (H410)
Our AS Level qualification in Film Studies encourages students to explore and engage critically with a wide range of films from the 1930s to the present day. They demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key historic and cultural contexts of film through filmmaking or screenwriting.
Specification code: H010 Qualification number: 600/6070/0 First teaching 2017, with first assessment 2018 Assessment in Welsh will not be available for this qualification (H010)
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