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
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience
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.