Level 2 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. de Wit.
Level 2 Media Studies
In this subject, students will learn about a variety of aspects of media which will prepare them for Year 13 Media Studies. Media Studies is a challenging subject and students will be expected to work hard in both written and practical assignments. Society is surrounded by the media, and students will learn to differentiate reality from falsehood in the media. From the representation inquiry, the design and production of a Thriller film trailer and the study of a media product and its audience, you can expect an exciting and rewarding year.
level 2 film production
Course Overview
Term 1
Internal Assessment 2.3- representation inquiry, students to select topic they are interested in.
Internal Assessment 2.2- Narrative (Stranger Things)
Term 2
External Assessment Practice- 2.1 Audience Relationship with a product.
Internal Assessment - 2.5 Design and Plan
Term 3
Internal Assessment- 2.5 Design and Plan and 2.6 Production
External Assessment preparation 2.1- Audience Relationship with a Media Product (Stranger Things)
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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
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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.