13 Media Studies
13MES Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Ifrim.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least 12 credits in Level 2 Media Studies OR at least an Achieved grade in 4 out of 5 Level 2 English standards.
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 NZ 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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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.