13MED

Level 3 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. de Wit.

Level 3 Media Studies

Level 3 Media Studies is a great option for students who are interested in film and television, representations in the media and media industries. Media Studies strengthens student’s literacy skills and provides a broader understanding of the wider context of society. As the media becomes an increasingly influential and powerful part of young people’s lives, so does the importance of understanding its power. As a modern, relevant and up-to-date subject, media is fun and engaging subject for all students.

 

Trip to Wellington where we visit Weta Workshop and possible universities

 The Documentary Edge Festival 




Course Overview

Term 1
Study towards external examination, 3.1 Aspect of Media Industry - Global Music Industry

Term 2
Internal Assessment 3.7- Development in the Media

Internal Assessment 3.5 - Design and Plan of a Social Issue Documentary or Promotional Video

Term 3
Internal Assessment 3.6 - Produce a media product- Social Issue or Promotional Video

Completion of Design 3.5 and Plan and Final Product 3.6

Revision of 3.1 Aspect of Media Industry

Term 4
Revision for external examinations 3.1

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91490 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91492 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91494 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91495 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91496 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.