Glendowie College
11 Media Studies
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.
Objectives
All media products are constructions. This is arguably the most important concept in Media Studies. The media do not simply reflect external reality. Rather, they present carefully crafted constructions that reflect many decisions and are the result of many determining factors. Media Literacy works towards deconstructing these constructions (i.e., to taking them apart to show how they are made).
Five Key Concepts In Media Studies
- All media messages are “constructed”.
- Media messages are constructed using its own language, style, techniques, codes, conventions, and aesthetics.
- Each person interprets media messages differently.
- The media contain ideological and value messages.
- The media have commercial interests, and commercial social and political implications.
Content
- Feature film studies.
- Film history.
- Film theory.
- Writing for visual texts.
- Music video production.
- VFX production.
- CGI production.
- Short film production.
Learning and Assessment | Description |
Film Essay Music Video Clip | Director Study – Introduction of basic film elements used by a director to affect his/her audience. Film Editing 101 – Practising basic film editing techniques concentrating on rhythmic and graphic matching (Music Video Clip). |
Interactive Presentation on Film History
| Film History – A Brief History of Motion Picture Comedy – Introducing the students to the implications of the socio-political and cultural background when examining and analysing media texts. Film Editing Special Effects – Introducing both SFx and VFx and seeing them operating through a practical project (Zombie Fight Clip). |
Case Study (representative for the chosen theory) | Psycho-Socio Theory (Director – audience relationship) – Introduction of basic psychological and sociological concepts that can be used in film analysis. Film Editing CGI – Introducing basic mask editing and object creation (Outer Space Travel Clip). |
Script Produce a Short Film Based on the Script | Screenplay Writing. Short Film Production – Demonstrate the link between script/cinematography/editing through a short film production. |
Subject Overview
Term 1
• Film Essay.
• Music Video Clip.
Term 2
• Interactive Presentation on Film History.
• Zombie Fight Video Clip.
Term 3
• Case Study (representative for the chosen theory).
• Outer Space Travel Video Clip.
Term 4
• Script.
• Produce a short film based on the script.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Media Studies or Year 10 English course completion.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Level 2 Media Studies Guideline(s):Successfully passing at least 50% of the theoretical modules and 75% of the practical modules or discretionary entry based on Year 11 Media Studies or English achievement.
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.
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