Level 3 Media Studies

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.

*Footage in the video is from past and present Media Studies students of Lynfield College.

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

Victoria University
Waikato University
Wintec