AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction will give students the confidence to tackle every part of the 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. Individual chapters address the following key areas:
· Film Form
· Narrative
· Genre
· Practical Application of Learning
· Hollywood and British Cinema
· Films as products
· Audiences as fans and consumers
· Stars
· New technologies and the film industry
· British and Irish Cinema
Specifically designed to be user friendly, AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction includes:
· Activities
· Example exam questions
· Suggestions for further reading
· A glossary of key terms and resources
· Case studies