12MES

12 Media Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.

Objectives

  • Students should become more visually literate and be able to write detailed and informed pieces on a wide range of media.
  • Students should be able to analyse and interpret meanings in film and be proficient in basic video production knowledge and skills.

Content

  • Close reading of film.
  • Study of messages and values in the media, and the impact of the media on a social grouping.
  • Narrative conventions in film. 
  • Genre studies.  
  • Production of short film, music video, film trailer.


Subject Overview

Term 1
Dystopia Study - Children of Men, Blade Runner.
Podcast Creation.

Term 2
Genre Study - V for Vendetta, Gattaca.
Essay Practice.

Term 3
Screenplay Writing.
Design Product.
Produce a Film.

Term 4
External Practice.

Recommended Prior Learning

Successfully passing at least 50% of the theoretical modules and 75% of the practical modules in Year 11 Media Studies or discretionary entry based on Year 11 English achievement.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91249 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91251 v5
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91252 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91255 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.