--- title: "Film Studies" url: "https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/english-film-studies" school: "Balshaw’s Church of England High School" --- # Film Studies ## Welcome to the Film Studies Department | ### Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ### Epistle to the Philippians 4:8 | |---| ### Christian Vision and Values in Film Studies The Film Studies Department is committed to embedding Christian values throughout the curriculum. The above scripture fits film studies because movies often explore truth, beauty, morality, and human experience—exactly the kinds of themes this verse encourages us to focus on. It can be used when analysing how films portray values, aesthetics, or emotional impact. All the school values are reflected in Film Studies, but we place particular emphasis on kindness, love and patience. Through these values, students learn to appreciate the impact they have upon the world, look to role models representing heroic kindness and patiently question the actions of others that can reflect villainy or sin. ### Curriculum Intent The WJEC Eduqas specification in GCSE Film Studies is designed to draw on learners' enthusiasm for film and introduce them to a wide variety of cinematic experiences through films which have been important in the development of film and film technology. At Balshaw’s, we seek to teach the human experience through a wide ranging and enjoyable selection of film from different eras and cultures. ### Film Studies Curriculum Implementation Year 10 Film Studies Curriculum Implementation 191 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Year_10_Film_Studies.pdf) Year 11 Film Studies Curriculum Implementation 179 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Year_11_Film_Studies.pdf) ### GCSE Film Studies Course Overview GCSE Film Studies Course Overview 98 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/FILM_STUDIES_COURSE_OVERVIEW.pdf) ### Film Studies Department Staff If you want to speak to a member of the Film Studies Department, please contact the **Curriculum Leader:** Mr L Duckworth ### Extra-Curricular Opportunities Students will have the opportunity to visit Runshaw to explore the opportunities in Film Studies at A Level. A weekly Film Studies Club is open to all students Further information: ### Curriculum - [Our Curriculum](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum) - [The Personal Development Curriculum](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/personal-development-curriculum) - [KS4 Options](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/parents-portal/ks4-options) - [Art and Design](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/art) - [Business & Computing](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/ict) - [Design and Technology](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/design-and-technology) - [Drama](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/drama) - [English](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/english) - [Film Studies](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/english-film-studies) - [Geography](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/geography) - [History](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/history) - [Mathematics](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/mathematics) - [Modern Languages](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/modern-languages) - [Music](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/music) - [Physical Education](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/pe) - [Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE)](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/pshe) - [Religious Studies](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/re) - [Science](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/science) - [SEN Department](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/curriculum/sen-department) **Balshaw’s Church of England High School** Church Road Leyland PR25 3AH ### Useful Links - [Contact us](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/contact) - [Absence Reporting](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/absence-reporting) - [Future Events](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/future-events) - [Important Dates](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/calendar) © Copyright 2015–2026 Balshaw’s Church of England High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)