Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film. It will explore the many aspects of film from the technical to the social and political. The course is essentially project based whereby students are expected to research or explore the ideas or concepts, touched on in the class, in their own time. NCEA assessments may be attempted at any time by individuals who choose to do so and have displayed the skills and learning needed.

There will be a range of NCEA level one and two English assessments for you to choose from according to your needs and interests.

Term 2

Feminism
This term we will look at how feminist principles are portrayed in film and consider their influence on social change. Films will include Whale Rider, Erin Brockovich, and Frida.

Please note: films may have scenes that are violent, sexually explicit, that contain offensive language, or have controversial ideas.