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
Course Material Costs
There is a course fee of $35 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.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience
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Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media
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Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
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Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
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Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
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