Wesley College
Year 13 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Saunders.
Media Studies is a university-approved subject that is fun but challenging. You will develop critical thinking skills, creativity and self-management through a programme of themed learning.
In previous years at Level 3 our focus has been print media; however, this year you will have the freedom to choose the type of media text you produce, as long as it is suitable for the brief (instructions.)
We begin the year by coming up with a concept for your production. You may choose to work individually or in pairs. Once your concept has been signed off as suitable, you will begin work on the treatment and pre-production planning. AS 3.5 is worth 4 credits. As part of this project, you may also write a media text (e.g. a script or magazine article) that uses the conventions of the media form. This is worth 3 credits.
In Term 2 you will develop your production skills to create your media product. This is worth a further 6 credits. We will have a media showcase evening to allow you to share your productions with your family and our community.
The final internal, completed in Term 3, explores a significant development in the media. This helps you to prepare for the external. In previous years we have explored the impact of developments in digital technology on the newspaper industry and the music industry. Some of you may also use this as your write a media text standard by writing it is a magazine article.
There is a fair amount of writing at Level 3 so it is recommended that you have a minimum of 10 English credits at Level 2 for entry onto the course.
Media Studies opens up a broad range of job opportunities in the future, including film-making, television production, journalism and print production, digital media, marketing, teaching and public relations.
You will develop a wide range of skills, including collaboration and project management, that will be transferable to further education and any workplace setting.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 is all about coming up with the concept for your media production. You may work individually or in a pair. You may also write a media text using the appropriate conventions.
Total 4-7 credits
Term 2
In Term 2 you will complete your production design and plan before moving on to creating your production.
Total 6 credits
Term 3
In Term 3, you will learn about how digital technology has changed an industry. In the past we have looked at the newspaper industry and the music industry. You will have two weeks to write a written report.
We will then use this learning to prepare for the external exam.
Total 3-6 credits
Term 4
The final term is all about the external. We will practice writing essays and revising our content knowledge of our chosen industry and its changes.
Total 4 credits
Recommended Prior Learning
Media Studies: 10+ Credits at L2 English
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
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: 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.
Pathway Tags
Broadcast, Journalism, Media Producerdirector, film critic, journalist, reporter, social development research, television presenter, lawyer, social work, human resource management, teaching, archaeologist, diplomat, economist, fashion designer, film director, interior designer, police detective, political researcher, environmental scientist, planner, travel consultant, ecologist,
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