Level 3 - Media Studies
Course Description
This course aims to enable students to gain a theoretical understanding, as well as practical experience, of the various mediums and media genres. The course focuses on film and television media.
Pre-requisites
Students choosing this course will be expected to have gained a Merit grade or higher in Level 2 91251 media studies external standard, and/or a Merit grade or higher in the Level 2 91098 or 91100 English external standards.
Course Specific Costs
$40 - a year’s subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, the use of 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 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
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Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
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Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.