10 Media Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
At Glendowie College, Year 10 Media Studies pursues a broader, liberal arts approach to film and media studies so that students will
- Be exposed to a broad range of media across historical eras and international borders so they will be familiar with major trends in media.
- Learn research skills and methods, disciplinary vocabulary, and an array of theoretical perspectives and be able to apply them.
- Understand the relationship between varying media and its creators, audiences, representations, and industrial and cultural contexts, and be able to write essays or participate in discussions connecting media texts to these concepts.
- Acquire the skills necessary to take part in creative, effective, technically competent, and insightful media production.
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Film Studies | Film elements – Presentation. |
Comic Books | Visual narratives – Antihero creation. |
Journalism | Article writing and editorial creation. |
TV Production | Green Screen – CGI environments creation. |
Subject Overview
Term 1
Film Elements – Presentation.
Film Analysis - Essay.
Term 2
Visual Narratives – Antihero Creation.
Production – Comic Book.
Term 3
Article Writing and Editorial Creation.
Production - Magazine.
Term 4
Green Screen – CGI Environments Creation.
Production – Short Film.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.