Focusing on essential topics, this illustrated textbook aids students in their independent study for the WJEC AS in Media Studies. It provides in-depth exploration of key concepts, enhancing understanding and engagement with the subject matter.
Sarah Casey Benyahia Boeken
AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction gives students the confidence to tackle every part of the WJEC AS level Film Studies course. The authors, who have wide ranging experience as teachers, examiners and authors, introduce students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film. The second edition follows the new WJEC syllabus for 2008 teaching onwards and has a companion website with additional resources for students and teachers. Specifically designed to be user friendly, the second edition of AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction has a new text design to make the book easy to follow, includes more than 100 colour photographs and is jam packed with features such as: Case studies relevant to the 2008 specification Activities on films including Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean & The Descent Key terms Example exam questions Suggestions for further reading and website resources
Designed by WJEC examiners, this resource aligns with current specifications and anticipated changes in the curriculum. It begins by building foundational knowledge and progressively deepens understanding, encouraging students to engage with contemporary films and innovative concepts.
This title examines what it really means to study film, encouraging the reader to question the dominant theories as well as understanding the key approaches to cinema. The book provides an overview of the construction of film studies and examines the application of theories to film texts.
