10 Media Studies
10MES Subject DescriptionTeacher 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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
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
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.