12MED

Level 2 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Straka.

Level 2 Media Studies

In Level 2 Media Studies we cover the three core learning objectives of Media Studies: media in society, reading media texts and media production. This course balances media theories like representation, genre and narrative with the practicalities of making your own film. Media Studies is a challenging subject; it encourages students think critically about media texts and the world around them. It is also a rewarding subject for those who love and appreciate the art of film. Students will be expected to work hard and manage themselves in both the written work and the practical assignments. Students will work in groups and adhere to a strict deadline to plan and produce a thriller trailer. This will be shown to an audience which is an exciting and rewarding way to finish the year


Level 2 Productions

 


Course Overview

Term 1
Internal Assessment 2.3 - Demonstrate an understanding of representation in the media - student inquiry

Internal Assessment 2.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of narrative in media texts - Breaking Bad

Term 2
External Assessment Practice - 2.4 - Demonstrate and understanding of an aspect of media genre - Coming of age films
Internal Assessment - 2.5 Design and Plan for - Thriller trailer

Term 3
Internal Assessment- 2.5 Design and Plan and 2.6 Production - Thriller trailer

External Assessment preparation 2.4 - Demonstrate and understanding of an aspect of media genre - Coming of age films

Term 4
Submission of 2.5 and 2.6
External Examination revision

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all Year 12 students. 

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
All students will require a 16GB SD card for our filming unit.

Pathway

This career pathway opens many doors fur future study. Some, but not all are: Communication specialist, Production Assistant, Journalist, Video Editor, Social Media Specialist, Editorial Assistant, Social Media Manager, Public Relations Assistant, Film maker, Media Buyer, Producer, Market Researcher, Digital Maker, Account Executive.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91249 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91250 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91251 v5
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91252 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.