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The WJEC Eduqas specification in GCSE Film Studies is designed to draw on learners' enthusiasm for film and introduce them to a wide variety of cinematic experiences through films which have been important in the development of film and film technology. Learners will develop their knowledge of US mainstream film by studying one film from the 1950s and one film from the later 70s and 80s, thus looking at two stages in Hollywood's development. In addition, they will be studying more recent films – a US independent film as well as films from Europe, including the UK, South Africa and Australia.

Production is an important part of this specification and is integral to learners' study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to support learners in producing creative films and screenplays as well as enable their production work to provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their own study of film.

This specification is designed to provide a foundation for subsequent study by encouraging learners to explore, through formal study and their own productions, how films are constructed as well as the role the screenplay takes in the film production process.

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A-Level Film Studies (WJEC)

This film list is a comprehensive source of all titles on the WJEC and EDUQAS Film Studies A-Level syllabus which are currently available to stream on Into Film+ and Into Film+ Premium. The syllabus titles are correct as of  August 2024 for the 24/25  academic year and will be updated whenever relevant. All titles listed have accompanying film guides for further discussion.

The titles, and the sections they appear in on the syllabus, are as follows:

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking

• Casablanca  (Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 - Classic Hollywood)
• Vertigo  (Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 - Classic Hollywood)
• Some Like It Hot  (Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 - Classic Hollywood)
• Bonnie and Clyde  (Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 - New Hollywood)
• Do the Right Thing  (Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 - New Hollywood)
• La La Land  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Mainstream film)
• Joker (Section B: American film since 2005 - Mainstream film)
• Little Women  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Mainstream film)
• Beasts of the Southern Wild  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Contemporary independent film)
• Captain Fantastic  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Contemporary independent film)
• Get Out  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Contemporary independent film)
• Promising Young Woman  (Section B: American film since 2005 - Contemporary independent film)
• Shaun of the Dead  (Section C: British film since 1995)
• Fish Tank  (Section C: British film since 1995)
• Belfast  (Section C: British film since 1995)
• Small Axe: Mangrove  (Section C: British film since 1995)
• Mogul Mowgli  (Section C: British film since 1995)

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives

• Pan's Labyrinth  (Section A: Global film - European film)
• Mustang  (Section A: Global film - European film)
• Sunrise  (Section C: Film movements - Silent cinema)

Component 3: Production

• The Wrong Trousers (Short films study - Evaluative analysis) 

All of the films below are available to stream via Into Film+ but some of them (labelled) are only available to Into Film+ Premium users. Find out more  here .

Age group 14+

Duration 98 mins

Casablanca (1942)

In Nazi-occupied Morocco, an American expatriate is reacquainted with his former lover, plus her husband, as they seek safe passage to the US.

This film is one of the set titles to choose from in the study of Classic Hollywood as part of component 1, section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990. Regarded as one of the best screenplays ever written, it offers a rich introduction to exploring the varieties of film and filmmaking.

Duration 128 mins

Vertigo (1958)

A retired detective suffering from vertigo is hired to follow the wife of a friend but soon finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and lies.

A specialist focus in the study of Classic Hollywood on this syllabus is the concept of the auteur. Alfred Hitchcock is recognised as a master filmmaker with his own distinctive style, highlighted in this film through his highly inventive camerawork such as the dolly zoom and the reoccurrence of themes such as guilt and voyeurism.

Age group 11+

Duration 116 mins

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Classic screwball comedy which sees two unemployed musicians forced to go on the run disguised as women after witnessing a crime.

Another title from the Classic Hollywood era that component 1, section A focuses on, this film features Marilyn Monroe in her full star power. It combines elements of gangster films, musicals and comedy, with a playful approach to sexuality that reflected changing attitudes while also adhering to classic genre tropes.

Age group 16+

Duration 107 mins

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Classic film about the true-life story of the two infamous criminals that went on a gleeful spree in the US during the 1930s.

Section A of the varieties of film and filmmaking component requires a comparative study between Classic and New Hollywood films. This title, named after its dashing and dangerous protagonists, epitomises the latter, with French New Wave influences, on-location filming and transgressive scenes.

Duration 125 mins

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Racial tensions run high in Brooklyn on the hottest day of the year.

Released towards the end of the New Hollywood era, as well as towards the end of the Cold War and during a turbulent period in New York City politics, Spike Lee’s third feature is visually arresting and thought-provoking. Students may explore how the fast editing, colourful mise-en-scène, and characters breaking the fourth wall boldly capture the audience.

La La Land (2016)

A sentimental, dreamlike musical which sees two aspiring artists attempt to make it in Hollywood amidst a whirlwind romance.

A tribute to old school Hollywood musicals, this highly stylised film also feels refreshingly original. Like many of the other American productions grouped in the mainstream film list on this syllabus, it was nominated for Best Picture at the Acadamy Awards but famously did not win. It provides ample scope for analysing film form, spectatorship, meaning and responses.

Duration 122 mins

Joker (2019)

An aspiring comedian in Gotham City begins to psychologically unravel, taking on a new, dangerous persona.

This title has been newly added to the syllabus in the same section as ‘La La Land’. A dark drama with comic book origins, the film attempts to humanise the iconic Batman villain through a compelling and controversial characterisation. It presents an interesting case study for the cultural and social contexts around mainstream cinema.

Duration 135 mins

Little Women (2019)

Adapted from the much-loved novel, four sisters grow up together in the aftermath of the American Civil War.

Another new title among the mainstream films of component 1, section B, for assessments starting from 2025, Greta Gerwig revisits Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age novel in a screen adaptation that reflects contemporary sensibilities. The carefully choreographed and lively dialogue is particularly engaging and relatable.

Duration 91 mins

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

A beautiful blend of fantasy and drama sees an isolated community threatened by a storm, told through the eyes of a remarkable young girl.

The second group of American films produced since 2005 in the varieties of film and filmmaking component focuses on contemporary independent film. This title has elements of magical realism and its young protagonist's perspective offers interesting interpretations in terms of spectatorship.

Duration 119 mins

Captain Fantastic (2016)

A family who have withdrawn themselves from the real world re-enter mainstream society following the sudden death of their mother.

A popular choice for the study of American independent film, this film presents an ideological take on contemporary US society, with the story of a family who has been leading an alternative lifestyle off the grid. The feature has gathered much critical acclaim, making it an interesting case study for the impact of festival success on spectators’ expectations.

Duration 104 mins

Get Out (2017)

An African-American young man fears for his life upon meeting his Caucasian girlfriend’s mysterious family for the first time.

This title has been newly added to the syllabus for the study of contemporary independent film for assessments starting from 2025. Rich in symbolism and mounting tension, ‘Get Out’ can be defined as a ‘social horror’ film exploring racial politics in America and challenging genre conventions.

Duration 109 mins

Promising Young Woman (2020)

A 30-year-old woman is determined to inflict revenge on her former medical school classmates after a traumatic incident in their past.

Another new title among the contemporary independent films of component 1, section B, ‘Promising Young Woman’ is a dark satirical commentary on gender politics. In a similar vein to ‘Get Out’, it offers a rich discussion on spectatorship, deliberately playing with expectations and cinematic conventions.

Duration 95 mins

Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

Good-natured loser Shaun has to find his inner hero when he and friends are thrown into battle with zombies in modern-day London.

Section C of component 1 of this syllabus examines British film since 1995. One of the titles in this group is the first film in Edgar Wright’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ and a hugely successful example of genre hybridity blending zombie movies with British humour.

Duration 120 mins

Fish Tank (2009)

Both atmospheric and effortlessly authentic, Fish Tank is a note perfect story of an adolescent's struggle in a complex adult world.

A further example of British film since 1995, this title takes on the tradition of British Social Realism through its casting and aesthetics, and by exploring themes such as family and class divides. Its lead female character is ambitious, sensitive and fierce, challenging stereotypical representations of urban youth.

Duration 97 mins

Belfast (2021)

The story of a 10-year old boy’s childhood growing up amid the social and political turmoil of 1960s Northern Ireland.

Newly added to the set films of component 1, section C for assessment starting from 2025 is this Kenneth Branagh film, largely inspired by his own childhood and set within an affectionate – but not rose-tinted – portrait of his home city. Students may discuss how music, colour and perspective help construct the narrative.

Duration 127 mins

Small Axe: Mangrove (2020)

Based on the true story of a West Indian community restaurant in London that was subject to relentless police aids in the 1970s.

Another title included in the section dedicated to British film since 1995 for assessments starting from 2025, 'Mangrove’ is a powerful film to engage students with specialist study areas such as ideology: it explores cultural reappropriation, postcolonialism, institutional racism and feminism, and is rooted in real events.

Duration 90 mins

Mogul Mowgli (2020)

A British-Pakistani rapper is struck down by a mysterious illness on the eve of a big tour.

Tackling diversity within British Muslim identities, this film offers opportunities to engage with post-colonial theory and representation of the psyche through narrative techniques. This title is also in component 1, section C for assessments starting from 2025.

Duration 118 mins

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Outstanding fantasy grounded in a Spanish Civil War setting, about a girl who discovers a magical maze at her ruthless stepfather's remote army base.

Component 2 of this syllabus explores global filmmaking perspectives, with section A focusing on European film. This title brought director Guillermo Del Toro to international attention, with a triumphant worldwide box office of $83.3 million and a critical acclaim that still marks it as one of the most distinctive foreign language films of recent years.

Mustang (2015)

Five orphaned sisters are imprisoned by their family to guard their virtue in preparation to marry them off.

Another title to choose from among the European films of component 2, section A of the syllabus is this Turkish female-directed coming-of-age film. Culture and gender politics are important themes here, and the camera angles and framing are strong entry points for discussions on the meaning behind cinematography.

Duration 94 mins

Sunrise (1927)

This visually stunning, classic silent movie is a morality tale about a farmer who becomes torn between his wife and another woman.

Appearing in section C of the global filmmaking perspectives, which focuses on film movements, F.W. Murnau’s silent era classic is unique in that it is a German Expressionist film made for a Hollywood studio, an early example of influences in cinema practices and filmmaking talent collaborating internationally.

Age group 5–11

Duration 29 mins

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993)

A beloved Aardman animation about an inventor and his dog’s hilarious misadventure with a pair of robotic trousers and a devious penguin.

As well as the production options of component 3, learners must write an evaluative analysis of their own work in relation to professionally produced short films. This British production is an inspiring reference for plot development, character design and stop-motion animation.

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WJEC A Level Film Studies Level 3

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Subject Area A Levels

Location Torfaen Learning Zone

Start Date 03 September 2024

Duration 2 years

To enter, you'll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, to include Maths, English/Welsh First Language.

Due to the analytical nature of the course, it is suggested (although not a requirement) that learners achieve a B grade at English Literature GCSE.

In a nutshell

This course studies a wide-ranging mix of film studies to enable you to discover your passion.

This course is for you if...

... You want to go into higher education in the subject ... You want to work in the film industry ... You want a practical and theoretical study course

What will I be doing?

This course is suitable if you want to go on to higher education, work in the film industry or simply have an interest in the subject. The course includes the study of the features of:

• Films (including setting, props, costumes, make-up, camera work, lighting, editing, sound, performance)
• Narrative, genre and representation
• Different viewing platforms and audience responses to films
• Hollywood and British film industries
• World cinema
• Critical study of films

This A Level course supports you to create a practical production (a screenplay for a fiction film, a script for a documentary or a short film) linked to a research project.

At Torfaen Learning Zone Film Studies is a linear qualification, all examinations and coursework are completed in the 2nd year of this course.

A level learners study a wide variety of films to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film. These include American films from the past and the present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, as well as American independent films and global films.

Production work is a crucial part of the course and is intended to enable learners to create a high-quality short film or a screenplay.

Examples of films studied on the course at TLZ are:

Trainspotting (Boyle, 1996)

Shaun of the Dead (Wright ,2004)

Captain Fantastic (Ross, 2016)

Memento (Nolan, 2000)

Vertigo (Hitchcock, 1958)

Alien (Scott, 1979)

Due to the analytical nature of the course, it is suggested (although not a requirement) that learners achieve a B grade at English Literature GCSE.”

What is expected of me?

Full commitment to attendance is required, as is respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject and self-motivation. You’ll be continually assessed and there is an expectation that you’ll continue your studies and coursework during your own time.

What comes next?

You can go on to higher education (HND or BA courses) in a film, media or communication subject. Some degree courses place more emphasis on creative production and can be located in art and design or performing arts, as well as in media, film and communications departments. Other courses emphasise critical skills. Often degree courses offer a combination of creative and critical elements and approaches.

PFAL0120Y1 Torfaen Learning Zone (Full Time) Start Date: 03 September 2024

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WJEC GCSE Film Students Coursework Component 3

Subject: Media studies

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

16 March 2022

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