12MEDS

Level 2 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Pearson.

Level 2 Media Studies is a varied and interesting course that introduces students to the world of media. The course is a mixture of practical and theory-based topics. 

Students learn about how women are represented in the media, from advertising, to music videos, to gaming, to action films, and more: the unit gives them the opportunity to explore their areas of interest and thoughtfully consider if the way women are portrayed on screen is accurate of how most women behave and look in real life. 

Students also undertake a genre study, looking at the way a genre has changed over time, and the causes behind those changes. They also delve into the relationship between an audience and a media product, writing about how one influences the other. 

Lastly, students work in groups of three to design and plan a narrative music video, and then film and edit their narrative music video. Being a reliable, confident collaborator is the key to success in this course, as is the ability to express your written ideas clearly, and actively committing to exploring the ever-changing world in which we live.

Students who take this course should be confident writers, they should have a keen interest in the world of film and media, and they should have good attendance at school, as there is a lot of collaboration when it comes to filmmaking, in particular.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Faculty.


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 2 Media Studies

2

14 credits in Level 1 English (English Literature/ Visual/ Writing)

Level 3 Media Studies

3

14 credits in either Level 2 Media Studies or Level 2 English (English Literature/ Visual/ Writing)


Course Material Costs

Each group for the production stage of filmmaking will be required to purchase an external hard drive, to store video files and Adobe Premiere Pro files (cost is approx. $70 for a 1TB hard drive).

There is also an additional course cost of $50 per student, to cover equipment costs.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91248 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths