WJEC • Film Studies

This summary sheet details the foundational knowledge you need to have in order to discuss either of Propp's theories (character and narrative) meaningfully in relation to Christopher Nolan's Memento. As a specialist study area for the experimental film question on paper 2, narrative and how it contributes to a films experimental nature comes up almost every year, so it's important to know. Propp is one of the easiest narrative theorists to discuss and is very relevant to Memento, so I ...

These are helpful notes for the A level Film Studies WJEC exam. It covers Section A of the exam worth 40 marks predominantly focusing on Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. The questions of auteurism and production context are on here and are told in detail how to answer. I got A star and A grades in my film studies A level with the exam and coursework. I also got the best female film student award at my colleges award ceremony. I am now at the University of Edinburgh Napier doing an undergraduate fi...

An essay written in a MOCK exam graded FULL MARKS by teacher. Answers the question: 'Compare how far the Hollywood films you have studied challenge the idea that films are created by auteurs.' using the films 'Casablanca' (1942) and 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967) Uses Auteur theory Given 40/40 marks, grade 5 response.

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Flashcards for film students studying Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7. Includes details regarding cast/crew, key themes, film form, context (biographical, institutional, political etc.) and key quotes from the film and filmmaking crew. Created and used by an A* film studies student.

Flashcards for film students studying Keaton's silent films The Scarecrow, One Week, The High Sign and Cops. Includes details regarding cast/crew, key themes, film form, context (biographical, institutional, political etc.) and key quotes from the film and filmmaking crew. Created and used by an A* film studies student.

Flashcards for film students studying Kapadia's Amy documentary. Includes details regarding cast/crew, key themes, film form, context (biographical, institutional, political etc.) and key quotes from the film and filmmaking crew. Also includes filmmaker theorists Longinotto (using 'Rough Aunties' as an example) and Broomfield (using 'Biggie and Tupac' as an example). Created and used by an A* film studies student.