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How film can boost
young people’s skills
and creativity
Charity Into Film gives students experience of the film industry and provides
teachers with training that links closely with the curriculum, writes Ralph Jones.
CASE STUDY:
FILM AT COLEG SIR GÂR
FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) COLLEGE
Coleg Sir Gâr FE College is based in
Carmarthenshire, Wales, teaching
A levels and vocational programmes
as well as apprenticeships, part-time
programmes of study and short
courses. Richard Lewis, film club
leader and creative media production
lecturer, explains how he uses film to
inspire young people and enhance
their literacy and skills.
Our Into Film Club has been
running for three years and has more
than 50 members of wide-ranging
abilities. Members take responsibility
for the programming themselves
through a committee.
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