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A-Level Film Studies (OCR)

This film list is a comprehensive source of all titles on the OCR 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 July 2023 for the 23/24 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:

• Attack the Block  (AS Level - Understanding British Film)
• Sunrise  (Film History, Section A: Film Form in US Cinema - Silent Era)
• Singin' in the Rain  (Film History, Section A: Film Form in US Cinema - 1930-1960)
• Vertigo  (Film History, Section A: Film Form in US Cinema - 1930-1960)
• E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial  (Film History, Section A: Film Form in US Cinema - 1961-1990)
• Do the Right Thing  (Film History, Section A: Film Form in US Cinema - 1961-1990)
• The 400 Blows  (Film History, Section B: European Cinema History - French New Wave)
• Breathless  (Film History, Section B: European Cinema History - French New Wave)
• Pride  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section A: Contemporary British Film)
• Ex Machina  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section A: Contemporary British Film)
• The Hunger Games  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section A: Contemporary US Film)
• Zootropolis  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section A: Contemporary US Film)
• Man on Wire  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section B: Documentary)
• Searching for Sugar Man  (Content of Critical Approaches to Film, Section B: Documentary)
• District 9  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section C: Ideology [Conflict] - English-language, non-US)
• Whiplash  (Critical Approaches to Film, Section C: Ideology [Conflict] - US Independent)

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 84 mins

Attack the Block (2011)

A bunch of South London teenagers find their tower block under attack from deadly aliens, in this fast and funny sci-fi horror film.

This film is on the AS-Level syllabus only, as part of the Understanding British Film component. Joe Cornish’s influential sci-fi comedy combines gritty, urban London settings with genre influences, using action set pieces to great effect.

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.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only. One of the titles available in Section A of the Film History component which encompasses films from the birth of cinema through to 1990, F.W. Murnau’s silent era classic, which won two categories at the inaugural Academy Awards for its exploration of romance and morality, is also a cornerstone of the German expressionism movement.

Age group All ages

Duration 98 mins

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Widely considered the best musical ever made, this tribute to Hollywood is about an actress who can't sing trying to move into sound films.

This seminal musical is one of the options in Section A of the Film History component, exploring classic Hollywood productions between 1930 and 1960. ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ allows for the opportunity to study concepts such as star power, the popularity of the musical, choreography, performance, and the transition from silent cinema into the talkies.

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.

In the same section as ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ as alternate option, Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ was voted the greatest film of all time in 2012 as part of Sight & Sound’s acclaimed once-in-a-decade poll. Students could explore its rich themes, James Stewart’s performance, its implementation of the dolly zoom for the first time, and Hitchcock as an auteur.

Age group 7–14

Duration 115 mins

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

This heart-warming family favourite about an alien stranded all alone on earth contains some of the most magical scenes in movie history.

Still in Section A of Film History but now in the period 1961-1990, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ explores a modern auteur in the form of Steven Spielberg. One of the few family films on the syllabus, aimed at younger audiences than others included, it may provide an interesting comparison and contrast with more “serious” works.

Age group 16+

Duration 125 mins

Do the Right Thing (1989)

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

Another film from 1961-1990, right at the tail end of the period, by another director who has defined his era of filmmaking. Spike Lee has explored Black culture and experiences on film in the mainstream for decades, but arguably never more potently than his sharp and subversive third feature.

Duration 100 mins

Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows) (1959)

An anthem for troubled loners everywhere, this is the deeply moving tale of a cheeky yet vulnerable French schoolboy.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only, within Section B of Film History focusing on European Cinema History, in this case the French New Wave. One of a number of BFI titles available on Into Film+, François Truffaut’s ‘The 400 Blows’ is an iconic coming-of-age film with experimental aesthetics.

Duration 90 mins

À Bout de Souffle (Breathless) (1960)

A classic French New Wave film about a petty thief on the run from the law who hides out in Paris with his American lover.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only, also within the European Cinema History section. It is another title strongly associated with the French New Wave movement that emerged in the late 1950s, with directors like Truffaut and in this case Jean-Luc Godard trialling new approaches to filmmaking aspects such as editing, visuals, and narrative.

Pride (2014)

Uplifting comedy about an unlikely moment in recent British history when, in 1984, gay rights activists offered to support the striking miners.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only within Section A of ‘Critical Approaches to Film’: Contemporary British Film. It provides an insight into perspectives on modern British history, highlighting a remarkable true story from 30 years prior to the film’s release exploring intersectional themes around sexuality, class, and identity.

Duration 104 mins

Ex Machina (2014)

A taut sci-fi thriller exploring the popular debate about whether Artificial Intelligence could ever match humankind's capacity to think and feel.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only in the same section as ‘Pride’. A three-handed chamber piece, it’s a modern study of artificial intelligence from a modern pioneer of sci-fi, Alex Garland, who has also worked on the likes of ‘28 Days Later’, ‘Never Let Me Go’, and ‘Sunshine’. ‘Ex Machina’ additionally explores themes around technology, ethics, and gender dynamics.

Age group 11+

Duration 140 mins

The Hunger Games (2012)

In an unequal post-apocalyptic society, a 16-year-old girl volunteers to take the place of her younger sister in a brutal annual contest.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only within the ‘Contemporary US Film’ section. ‘The Hunger Games’ is an example of an enormously popular young adult franchise which followed in the footsteps of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Twilight’, and allows for interrogation of topics such as inequality and celebrity culture, while also demonstrating rich visual filmmaking.

Duration 108 mins

Zootropolis (2016)

Hugely inventive animated adventure about a rookie bunny cop teaming up with a wily fox to solve a set of mysterious disappearances.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only in the same section as ‘The Hunger Games’. One of the few children’s films on the curriculum alongside ‘E.T.’, it permits discussions on the advancement of animation; the way in which Disney films more specifically have changed over time; and the film’s subtext of racism within the context of its intended audience and studio release.

Man on Wire (2008)

Gripping documentary about Phillipe Petit, who in 1974 walked on a tightrope between New York's Twin Towers, without permission from the authorities.

This title is on the A-Level syllabus only in Section B: Documentary. French language film ‘Man on Wire’ is a case study of when documentary filmmaking tackles a subject and character without access to lots of archive footage as is the case with many documentaries since, helmed by the acclaimed British filmmaker James Marsh.

Duration 86 mins

Searching For Sugar Man (2012)

Charming documentary following two fans on their quest to discover what really happened to their folk-rock hero, the mysterious Rodriguez.

Also appearing in the set list for Section B: Documentary, this film follows the remarkable story of how, in the pre-internet age, the songs of a forgotten folk musician from the USA founds their way to South Africa and captured the imagination of the anti-Apartheid movement. The documentary features exquisite examples of the use of animated sequences in factual filmmaking.

District 9 (2009)

An extraterrestrial race has been living on earth for 20 years, segregated from humans and living in slum-like conditions in South Africa.

In Section C of the syllabus which focuses on the topic of conflict within ideology is ‘District 9’, a hugely popular and successful satire on apartheid. Co-produced and also set in South Africa, it provides an example of how mockumentary filmmaking is still able to carry a serious subtext.

Duration 102 mins

Whiplash (2014)

Riveting two-hander about a jazz drummer and his demanding tutor.

In the same section as ‘District 9’ but as an example of a US Independent title is ‘Whiplash’. As well as interrogating themes around competition, obsession, and sacrifice – and what the film might be saying about them within the context of its production – students may also wish to analyse elements such as the film’s editing, music, camerawork, and performances.

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GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies (2022)

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Introduction

About this document.

This document is part of a suite of documents which sets out the regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering reformed A levels and AS qualifications in 2022.

We have developed all our requirements for GCE qualifications with the intention that AS and A level qualifications should fulfil the purposes set out below.

For A levels:

• define and assess achievement of the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be needed by students planning to progress to undergraduate study at a UK higher education establishment, particularly (although not only) in the same subject area
• set out a robust and internationally comparable post-16 academic course of study to develop that knowledge, skills and understanding
• permit UK universities to accurately identify the level of attainment of students
• provide a basis for school and college accountability measures at age 18
• provide a benchmark of academic ability for employers

For AS qualifications:

• provide evidence of students’ achievements in a robust and internationally comparable post-16 course of study that is a sub-set of A level content
• enable students to broaden the range of subjects they study

Requirements set out in this document

This document sets out the GCE Subject Level Conditions for Film Studies (2022). These conditions will come into effect at 09:30 on 12 November 2021 for the following qualifications:

• all GCE A levels in Film Studies
• all standalone GCE AS qualifications in Film Studies

for Learners completing the qualification in 2022, except where the General Qualifications Alternative Awarding Framework applies.

It also sets out our requirements in relation to:

• interpretation of the content document - an awarding organisation must comply with these requirements under Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.1(c)
• assessment objectives - awarding organisations must comply with these requirements under Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.2
• assessment - awarding organisations must comply with these requirements under Condition GCE(Film Studies)2.3

With respect to the qualifications listed above, awarding organisations must also comply with:

• our General Conditions of Recognition , which apply to all awarding organisations and qualifications
• our GCE Qualification Level Conditions and Requirements
• all relevant Regulatory Documents

With respect to all other GCE qualifications in Film Studies, taken by Learners completing the qualification in 2023 and after, an awarding organisation must continue to comply with the GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Film Studies .

Subject Level Conditions

Gce subject level conditions for film studies, condition gce(film studies) 1: compliance with content requirements, gce(film studies)1.1.

In respect of each GCE Qualification in Film Studies which it makes available, or proposes to make available, an awarding organisation must -

• (a) comply with the requirements relating to that qualification set out in the document published by the Secretary of State entitled ‘Film Studies AS and A level subject content ’, document reference DFE-00028-2016,
• (b) have regard to any recommendations or guidelines relating to that qualification set out in that document, and
• (c) interpret that document in accordance with any requirements, and having regard to any guidance, which may be published by Ofqual and revised from time to time.

GCE(Film Studies)1.2

In respect of each GCE Qualification in Film Studies which it makes available, or proposes to make available, an awarding organisation must comply with any requirements, and have regard to any guidance, relating to the objectives to be met by any assessment for that qualification which may be published by Ofqual and revised from time to time.

Condition GCE(Film Studies) 2: Assessment

Gce(film studies)2.1.

Condition GCE4.1 does not apply to any GCE Qualification in Film Studies which an awarding organisation makes available or proposes to make available.

GCE(Film Studies)2.2

In respect of the total marks available for a GCE Qualification in Film Studies which it makes available, an awarding organisation must ensure that -

• (a) 70 per cent of those marks are made available through Assessments by Examination, and
• (b) 30 per cent of those marks are made available through assessments set by the awarding organisation that are not Assessments by Examination.

GCE(Film Studies)2.3

An awarding organisation must ensure that in respect of each assessment for a GCE Qualification in Film Studies which it makes available it complies with any requirements, and has regard to any guidance, which may be published by Ofqual and revised from time to time.

Subject content requirements

Requirements in relation to subject content for gce qualifications in film studies.

The subject content for GCE Qualifications (graded 9 to 1) in Film Studies is set out in the Department for Education’s Film Studies GCE subject content , document reference DFE-00028-2016 (the ‘Content Document’).

Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.1(c) requires awarding organisations to interpret the Content Document in line with any requirements, and having regard to any guidance, published by Ofqual.

We set out our requirements for the purposes of Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.1(c) below.

Production of extracts, short films and storyboards

An awarding organisation must interpret paragraphs 32 and 34 of the Content Document as if the requirement for Learners to produce an extract from a film, a short film, or a digitally photographed storyboard can be met through the submission by the Learner of a prototype or mock-up, with supporting evidence as necessary, rather than a finished product.

Assessment objectives

Assessment objectives - gce qualifications in film studies.

Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.2 allows us to specify requirements relating to the objectives to be met by any assessment for GCE Qualifications in Film Studies.

The assessment objectives set out below constitute requirements for the purposes of Condition GCE(Film Studies)1.2. Awarding organisations must comply with these requirements in relation to all GCE Qualifications in Film Studies they make available.

Assessment requirements

Assessment requirements - gce qualifications in film studies.

Condition GCE(Film Studies)2.3 allows us to specify requirements in relation to assessments for GCE Qualifications in Film Studies.

We set out below our requirements for the purposes of Condition GCE(Film Studies)2.3. Awarding organisations must comply with these requirements in relation to all GCE Qualifications in Film Studies they make available.

Non-examination Assessment

Condition GCE(Film Studies)2.2(b) states that an awarding organisation must ensure that, of the total marks available for a GCE Qualification in Film Studies, 30 per cent of those marks are made available through assessments that are not Assessments by Examination.

In respect of that 30 per cent, an awarding organisation must ensure that the marks are comprised as follows -

• (a) 10 per cent through marks made available in respect of assessment objective AO2, and
• (b) 20 per cent through marks made available in respect of assessment objective AO3 (i.e. assessing AO3 in its entirety).

In relation to paragraph (a) above, a Learner’s analysis and evaluation of his or her own work in relation to other professionally produced work must only be assessed through the assessments that are not Assessments by Examination.

Non-examination Assessment (A level)

The requirements in this section apply to GCE A level qualifications in Film Studies which an awarding organisation makes available or proposes to make available.

In respect of the assessments that are not Assessments by Examination, an awarding organisation must ensure that each Learner is required to complete a single task which -

• (a) requires that Learner to produce a short film or a screenplay for a short film and an analysis and evaluation of that production in relation to other films and screenplays,
• (i) a short film, or a prototype or mock-up of a short film with supporting evidence as necessary, in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation and an evaluative analysis of that film against other, professionally produced, films, or
• (ii) a screenplay for a short film in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation, a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the completed screenplay to illustrate how the screenplay would be realised, or a prototype or mock-up of such a storyboard with supporting evidence as necessary, and an evaluative analysis of that screenplay against other, professionally produced, screenplays, and
• (c) must be taken under conditions specified by the awarding organisation, including, in particular, conditions which ensure that the evidence generated by each Learner can be Authenticated.

Where a prototype or mock-up of a short film or digitally photographed storyboard is provided, the supporting evidence provided may include original and non-original photographs, images, drawings or sketches with annotations to illustrate intentions.

In addition, supporting evidence for a prototype or mock-up of a short film may include -

• (a) storyboards,
• (b) a screenplay, or
• (c) a shooting script.

An awarding organisation may set more than one brief, although the evidence generated by each Learner, as described above, must respond only to a single brief.

Non-examination Assessment (AS)

The requirements in this section apply to GCE AS qualifications in Film Studies which an awarding organisation makes available or proposes to make available.

• (a) requires that Learner to produce an extract from a film or screenplay and an analysis and evaluation of that production in relation to other films and screenplays,
• (i) an extract from a film, or a prototype or mock-up of such an extract with supporting evidence as necessary, in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation, which highlights narrative construction within a film sequence, and an evaluative analysis of that extract against other, professionally produced, films, or
• (ii) an extract from a screenplay in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation, which highlights narrative construction within a film sequence, a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay extract to illustrate how the screenplay would be realised, or a prototype or mock-up of such a storyboard with supporting evidence as necessary, and an evaluative analysis of that extract against other, professionally produced, screenplays, and

Where a prototype or mock-up of an extract from film or digitally photographed storyboard is provided, the supporting evidence provided may include original and non-original photographs, images, drawings or sketches with annotations to illustrate intentions.

In addition, supporting evidence for a prototype or mock-up of an extract from a film may include -

Marking of assessments

Evidence generated by a Learner in an assessment for a GCE Qualification in Film Studies which is not an Assessment by Examination may be marked -

• (a) by the awarding organisation or a person connected to the awarding organisation,
• (b) by a Centre, or
• (c) through a combination of (a) and (b).

In any event, the awarding organisation must demonstrate to Ofqual’s satisfaction in its assessment strategy that -

• (a) it has taken all reasonable steps to identify the risk of any Adverse Effect which may result from its approach to marking the assessments (and to Moderation where appropriate), and
• (b) where such a risk is identified, it has taken all reasonable steps to prevent that Adverse Effect or, where it cannot be prevented, to mitigate that Adverse Effect.

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All about A level Film Studies – course information

What's a level film studies about.

This course is ideal for students who want to explore how and why films are made. A level Film Studies focuses on the analysis and deconstruction of film over a wide historical time frame. It allows you to engage with films from early silent cinema to 1930s Hollywood films to contemporary and experimental cinema.

Film Studies A level ( from EDUQAS exam board ) involves studying 12 different films. These are separated into set categories, which are; American, British, Independent, Global, Documentary, Experimental and Silent Film. These are analyzed via a number of different study area frameworks, including: film form, meaning and response, context, spectatorship, narrative, ideology, authorship, critical debates and theoretical debates. You work with your peers to debate and pull apart the set film texts and to develop a sophisticated contextual understanding of the world at the time these films were made. Film Studies requires that you develop an inquisitive mind and consider the deeper social, political and economic contexts of those films.

You also explore the work of a wide range of influential film directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock, Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers. Film Studies A level also takes in the forefathers of cinema by evaluating the impact of key pioneers on the film industry including The Lumiere Brothers, DW Griffiths, Charlie Chaplin, and Sergei Eisenstein.

W hat sort of work is involved?

Film Studies A level will introduce you to a wide range of film-making processes so that you develop, through discussion, analysis and debate, a wide range of technical skills for both constructing and deconstructing film. This will give you the ability to develop your own creative skills as you explore these film-making techniques from different times and places. The coursework element allows you to experiment with a variety of film-making technology and film-editing software to develop your creative skills.

You will be expected to think independently and to develop your own 'voice', and you will be expected to expand your knowledge outside of the classroom through reading about and watching film.  This is likely to involve going to film festivals and exhibitions. In essence you will need to live and breathe the cinema!

What background do I need?

A passion for a wide range of cinema is essential for success in Film Studies A level but it is not necessary to have studied either Film or Media at GCSE. It is an academic subject and suits students who have flourished in essay-based subjects like English Literature or History. As a rule, students who have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE’s 9-4 (equivalent to A*-C) will fare better in this subject.

Where can it lead?

A level Film Studies students can go onto study Film, TV or Media at University. Students have the option to study a practical degree, theoretical degree or a combination of the two. This can lead to a very broad range of professions with many students able to develop skills that will enable them to apply for production roles within the Film, TV and Media industries. Some students opt for careers within Journalism and photojournalism.

A good degree in a creative arts subject like Film Studies can also develop a wide range of transferable skills including analysis, visual communication, problem solving, as well as communication, presentation and organizational skills.

One year course?

Due to the range of key film texts that you are required to cover, and the range of theoretical perspectives, it is very hard to take this course in one year and expect to get a good grade. The coursework requirement is particularly difficult to compress.

For the Eduqas board (WJEC) 70% of your mark is assessed through two 150-minute exams at the end of the two-year course. One focuses on American and British Film, whilst the other focuses on global, documentary, silent and experimental film.

Coursework makes up the remaining 30% of the Film Studies A Level. You can choose to create a either short film (4-5 minutes) or produce a screenplay for a short film of between 1600-1800 words. The screenplay must also be accompanied with a digitally photographed storyboard of a 2-minute section of the screenplay. and you must write an evaluation of your production, of between 1600-1800 words.

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Why do some questions list the key elements or specialist areas and others don't?

The areas listed are suggested as key areas of focus for revision and final preparation, in relation to the Summer 2022 examinations. The areas listed are the focus areas relevant for that question.

Our AS/A level Film Studies specification is designed to introduce learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate.

This specification offers opportunities to study mainstream American films from the past and the present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films and global films, both non-English language and English language.

The historical range of film represented in those films is extended by the study of silent film and significant film movements so that learners can gain a sense of the development of film from its early years to its still emerging digital future. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience.

Production work is a crucial 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 film making and screenwriting.

This is intended to enable learners to create high quality film and screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their own study of film.

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