Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Media Studies

13MEDS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Pearson.

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)




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.



Departments:

Media Studies



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.


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