Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Media Studies or Year 10 English course completion.
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
Content
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 Zombie Fight Video Clip | 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) Outer Space Travel Video Clip | 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. |
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.
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.
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.