Level 3 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Straka.
Level 3 Media Studies
In Level 3 Media Studies we continue to build on from Level 2 to cover the three core learning objectives of Media Studies: media in society, reading media texts and media production. This year we introduce new media theories: auteur theory, feminist film theory, socio-political film theory, semiotics and more. We cover a range of texts in this course which are modern and engaging. Students will demonstrate close reading skills by undertaking different readings of the same text. We will look at the unique and changing relationship the science fiction genre has with society. Students will also conduct their own inquiry into a significant development within a media industry. Students will view a range of documentary films before they undertake their group assessment: design and plan and film production. This is a challenging and demanding course but incredibly rewarding for those who love media and the art of film.
Trip to Wellington where we visit Weta Workshop and possible universities
The Documentary Edge Festival
Course Overview
Term 1
Internal assessment - 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
External assessment - 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society -Science fiction
Term 2
Internal Assessment 3.7- Development in the Media
Internal Assessment 3.5 - Design and Plan of a Documentary
Term 3
Internal Assessment 3.6 - Produce a media product - Documentary
Revision 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society -Science fiction
Term 4
Completion of Design 3.5 and Plan and Final Product 3.6
Revision for external examinations 3.4 - 3.4 Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society -Science fiction
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all Year 13 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.
Students will be required to have a 16GB SD card to use during 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.
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
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Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
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.