13 Media Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.
Objectives
- Students should become more visually literate and sophisticated to be able to write detailed and credible responses to a wide range of media.
- Students should be proficient in video production and editing knowledge & skills.
- Students should be familiar with the works of a director.
- Students should have an understanding of a NZ media industry.
- Students should be able to understand the link between media and society.
- Students should be able to understand a media issue in New Zealand and its significance to the media audience.
Content
- Design a concept, treatment for a short film individually and work in a group to produce a script and storyboard for this design.
- Develop, shoot and edit the production.
- Analyse the interrelationship between media products and the society in which they are developed.
- Close read a range of media products and explore the language used.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Director Study.
Comparative Essays.
Term 2
Genre Study - Classic Film Noir.
Screenplay Writing.
Term 3
Design a Media Product.
Produce a Short Film.
Term 4
External Exam Revision.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 12 credits in Level 2 Media Studies OR at least an Achieved grade in 4 out of 5 Level 2 English standards.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Patternmaker, Marine Biologist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Microbiologist, Dancer, Cafe Worker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Bus Driver, Entertainer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Film/Television Camera Operator, Counsellor, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Psychologist, Cutter, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Diver, Communications Professional, Pharmacist, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Recreation Co-ordinator, Scaffolder, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist, Garment Technician,
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.