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Creative A Level Pathway

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    Full Time

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    2 Years

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    Boston

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    September 2025

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Unlock your creative potential with the Creative A Level Pathway! Dive into the captivating world of storytelling with an exhilarating blend of A Level Media, A Level Film, and A Level English Literature. Together, these subjects offer a comprehensive exploration of storytelling and communication, equipping you with valuable skills in critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Immerse yourself in the dynamic realms of media production, cinematic masterpieces, and literary treasures as you explore diverse narrative, analyse powerful imagery, and develop your unique voice. Whether pursuing further study in the arts, media, or humanities or entering creative industries, such as film or publishing, this Creative A Level Pathway provides a solid foundation for future endeavours in the dynamic world of storytelling and cultural expression.

What will I do?

A Level Film:
Enhance your understanding of cinema and its diverse responses with a wide array of films. You will cover mainstream American and British films, American independents, and global cinema, including non-English language ones. The curriculum spans silent films, significant movements, documentaries, and experimental shorts, offering a comprehensive view of film history and its digital evolution. Production work is a pivotal aspect of this course, fostering skills applicable to filmmaking and screenwriting. The diverse film selection enables you to apply your knowledge to scriptwriting and gain a filmmaker's perspective.

A Level Media:
Gain knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the theoretical framework as an essential basis for analysing media products from a variety of forms. You will develop knowledge and understanding of key aspects of media industries, including the significance of ownership and funding, the role of regulation in global production, the impact of digitally convergent platforms and the effect of individual producers on media industries. In addition, you will study media audiences, the categorisation and construction of audiences, as well as how audiences use and respond to the media.

A Level English Literature:
Embark on a journey through diverse texts across centuries and genres, honing critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills. Dive into canonical works from Shakespearean drama to modernist pieces, engaging with literary theory and criticism. Explore how literature reflects cultural and philosophical shifts, shaping and challenging societal norms and values.

To study the Creative A Level Pathway you will need to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above.

The Creative A Level Pathway will take you 2 years to complete. You will attend college at our Boston (Rochford) Campus 4 days per week.

The Creative A Level Pathway is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.

Each one of the 3 A Levels that make up the Creative A Level Pathway is assessed individually:

  • A Level Film: 2 formal examinations, plus a coursework assignment that makes up 30% of your final grade
  • A Level Media: 2 formal examinations, plus a coursework assignment that makes up 30% of your final grade
  • A Level English Literature: 2 formal examinations, plus a coursework assignment that makes up 20% of your final grade

Successful completion of the Creative A Level Pathway will give you the skills and knowledge to progress on to the next step of your academic journey. This can be in Higher Education, in the form of a Degree level course or apprenticeship, or directly into employment in your chosen career. This A Level Pathway opens doors to a spectrum of captivating careers where storytelling and communication shine, such as:

  • Screenwriters: Crafting compelling narratives, weaving tales for films, TV shows, or even video games
  • Film Directors: Bringing scripts to life with unique vision
  • Cinematographers: Framing scenes with artistry and technical finesse
  • Media Production Managers: Orchestrating the behind-the-scenes magic and ensuring the seamless execution of projects, from conception to delivery
  • Content Creators: Producing engaging videos, podcasts, or written content for online platforms
  • Advertising Creatives: Conceptualising campaigns that captivate audiences, blending art and persuasion

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  • £54,687

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  • £30,113

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  • £15,374

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