Film Studies (Moving Image Arts)
Course Presentation
Course Aims
• develop an interest and enjoyment of a wide range of audio visual and print-based media
• develop a critical and investigative approach to the film industry and film audiences
• recognise the ways in which film represents people, places, ideas, issues and events to different audiences
• recognise and explore the creative possibilities of audio-visual and print-based media
Syllabus
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Please direct any questions about Film Studies to the Head of Film, Michelle Liddy via email michelle.liddy@dulwich.org
FAQs
Does Film have a standard exam?
Film does have an exam that is an important component of the assessment. However, the Moving Image Arts Exam is completed online as a "live" exam that is controlled by the exam centre- CEA in UK hours, so, usually in the late afternoon/early evening, outside of Singapore school hours. Students must complete the exam on school provided PC desktop computers.
Can students produce practical work on mobile phones?
Yes, students do begin practical work using video apps on personal mobile phones before they then develop skills in the use of the school digital video cameras.
Do students watch lots of films in Film?
Students watch and write about several films as part of their close study of genre conventions, to apply their understanding of film terminology and to develop analytical skills which are assessed in all coursework components.
Is Film an "easy" non-academic subject?
No, Film is not an "easy" subject. With its combination of theoretical and practical coursework components, along with the breadth of knowledge students are expected to acquire and apply, Film can be a challenging subject. It requires students to be very well-organised, independent in their approach to planning & managing a range of practical tasks as well as working collaboratively with others. Students must also prepare, with ongoing revision, for a challenging exam.
Do students get to make their own films?
Yes. Students have creative flexibility, especially in Year 9, when they are set tasks to develop skills for the coursework that is completed in Years 10 and 11. Films made for coursework assessment must meet specific requirements as published by the CEA examinations board each year. Although clear parameters, plot scenarios and genre styles are set, students are allowed some creative interpretation and choice for the content and style of their own films.
Do students make their own films in production teams?
Yes, in Year 9. Students have the opportunity to work in small collaborative production teams in year 9. However, for the production coursework that is completed in Years 10 and 11, all 3 stages of the production of student films must be completed for assessment by individual students with only some creative collaboration from peers.
All pre-production planning coursework MUST be produced by each individual student.