ME300
Level 3 Media Studies
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This course will only be offered if there are a sufficient number of students who select the course. The course may be offered at St Patrick's College.
AIM:
Year 13 Media Studies builds on skills learned in Year 12 Media Studies as well as introducing new concepts, skills and film production work. The main focus will be on film as a media product. Media studies students gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about the role and influence of the media in society. They will investigate specific issues, media genre and develop the skills to produce a short film.
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand issues surrounding the media and apply these to New Zealand
• Interpreting film as a media text
• To create a polished and integrated short film or documentary
• To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a film genre
AIM:
Year 13 Media Studies builds on skills learned in Year 12 Media Studies as well as introducing new concepts, skills and film production work. The main focus will be on film as a media product. Media studies students gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about the role and influence of the media in society. They will investigate specific issues, media genre and develop the skills to produce a short film.
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand issues surrounding the media and apply these to New Zealand
• Interpreting film as a media text
• To create a polished and integrated short film or documentary
• To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a film genre
Teacher in Charge
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students are required to pay a printing fee of $30.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 12 credits at Year 12 English (or with discretion of HOD). Students must have a creative ability with a strong work ethic.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91493 v2 | Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91491 v2 | Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91492 v2 | Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91495 v2 | Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91494 v2 | Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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