Level 3 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Moss.
We live in a media saturated world. Taking Media Studies will help students to read media critically, interpret sub-textual messages, research media issues, produce crafted feature writing and create a media product of their choice.
We apply film theories to studied texts, usually of the same genre which allows an exploration of how film and society work together. The main part of the year is spent writing, planning, filming and editing a short film.
Previous submissions of this 10 credit internal, have gone on to win at national and international film festivals.
It is not necessary to have previous experience in any of the Media Studies courses. However, students should have solid writing skills and an interest in current events, the media and how these shape the world around us.
Creative abilities combined with a critical understanding of the visual media can lead to careers in advertising, academia, communications, publishing, marketing and promotional work, television and film, journalism, public relations.
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For more information about where Media Studies can take you, check out the links to tertiary providers below.
AUT
Auckland University
Canterbury
Massey University
Media Design School
NZ Broadcasting School
Otago
South Seas
Te Auaha
Toi Whakaari
Unitec
Who would be interested in this course?
Students who have previously succeeded in earning at least 10 credits in Level 2 Media Studies and/or at least 10 credits in Level 2 English.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students need out-of-school access to a computer and internet.
Students may use their own camera equipment if they prefer.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
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Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
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Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.