Year 13 Media Studies
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Guise.
The Level 3 Media Studies programme covers oral, written and visual language and encourages students to explore the role of the media, think critically, collaborate, and process information.
Students will develop their skills of analysis, research media issues, and complete a genre study.
They will be introduced to a range of new theoretical approaches that will prepare them for any further tertiary study.
The practical component of the course will require the design and production of a media product using a range of technologies and narrative approaches.
Students will work on Achievement Standards that are internally assessed, or externally assessed in the NCEA exams at the end of the year. Students will complete all the Achievement Standards on offer.
Media Studies Trip to Auckland
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Media:
Representation - multi-media exploration of how an aspect of society is represented in the media.
Understanding significant developments in the media, such as A.I. bias, surveillance, disinformation.
Term 2
Plan and create a media product (e.g. podcast, website, short film)
Note - these internals could work well with a number of other subjects, including Visual Art Design / Photography and Business Studies. Please chat with the teachers of these subjects to find out more.
Term 3
Genre study - examine the relationship between media genre and society.
Optional Media Text - writing a media text to meet the requirements of a brief.
Term 4
NZQA exams - Genre essay.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
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Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
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Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
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Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
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.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Community Worker, Technical Writer, Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.