WJEC AS/A Level Film Studies Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Film Studies papers & mark schemes. Components covering American, European & global cinema plus filmmaking varieties. 61 resources.
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Summer 2023
8 filesAS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 American Film: American Film – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 European Film: European Film – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 American Film: American Film – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 European Film: European Film – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
8 filesAS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 American Film: American Film – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 European Film: European Film – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 American Film: American Film – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 European Film: European Film – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Autumn 2021
4 filesAS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2021
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2021
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Past Paper – Autumn 2021
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Past Paper – Autumn 2021
Autumn 2020
4 filesAS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Past Paper – Autumn 2020
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 Varieties of Film: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2020
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2020
AS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 1 American Film: American Film – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2020
Summer 2019
1 fileAS/A Level Film Studies – Comp 2 Global Filmmaking: Global Filmmaking Perspectives – Past Paper – Summer 2019
American, European, and Global Cinema: Analytical Breadth in WJEC Film Studies
Exam Paper Structure
American Film
Varieties of Film and Filmmaking
European Film
Global Filmmaking Perspectives
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | Eduqas (WJEC) Film Studies |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | Written exams + production coursework |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 written components + 1 production |
| Exam Duration | Component 1: 2 hrs 30 min; Component 2: 2 hrs 30 min |
| Total Marks | Varies by pathway |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 61 |
Key Topics in Film Studies
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Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Analyse | Examine how film language creates meaning in a specific sequence |
| Evaluate | Assess the significance of a cinematic technique or industrial factor |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between films or filmmaking traditions |
| Explore | Investigate a theme, technique, or context in detail |
| Discuss | Consider multiple critical perspectives on a film or filmmaking practice |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 76–86% |
| A | 66–75% |
| B | 55–65% |
| C | 44–54% |
| D | 33–43% |
| E | 22–32% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries. Exact mark totals vary by pathway. Boundaries differ by session.
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