13MEDS

Level 3 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Pearson.

Level 3 Media Studies explores the world of media in a mixture of interesting ways, from practical filmmaking, to the study of the link between society and genre, to researching and reporting on the very latest of what’s happening around us. The course is very current and relevant to students, who can contribute their own knowledge of media trends.

Students work in groups of three to design and plan a short film (either a horror, documentary, or coming-of-age drama), and they then shoot and edit their film.

They research a significant development in the media in an area that interests them, such as film, television, music, gaming, news media, social media and more.

They also examine the relationship between the horror genre and American society, focusing on slasher films between the 1970s-90s, and how American ideals permeated what happened on screen.

The course is a rewarding experience for those who are interested in media trends, how society and media influence each other, and the chance to undertake some practical filmmaking.

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


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 2 Media Studies

2

14 credits in Level 1 English 

Level 3 Media Studies

3

14 credits in either Level 2 Media Studies or Level 2 English 



Course Material Costs

There is also an additional course cost of $35 per student, to cover equipment costs.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91493 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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: 17
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: 17

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

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