Level 2 - Media Studies
Course Description
This course enables students to gain a theoretical understanding as well as practical experience of the various mediums and media genres.
The course will cover television and film media.
Pre-requisites
Entry is at the discretion of the Head of Faculty, English and Head of Department, media studies. Students choosing this course are expected to have a minimum of Mostly at the expected level grades for assessments in Year 11 English and/or Year 11 media studies.
Course Specific Costs
$40 - a year’s subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, the use of school media equipment, and a film trip.
Pathway
Media studies at secondary school is excellent preparation for the study of journalism, communications, film making, marketing and media studies at tertiary level. University study may lead to careers in corporate public relations, marketing or in print, radio, music, film, television and social media.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media
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Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
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Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
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Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
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Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.