Level 3 Media Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Scott, Ms K. Morgan.
Level 3 Media Studies
In the modern day, it is increasingly important to be able to understand the purpose of the media. Developing critical thinking skills and awareness through the context we consume is a benefit to all students. Students will produce their own short film/podcasts, study a wide range of texts from film to news media, and will research a range of issues within the media industry. This course is suited for learners who have an interest in careers such as media production, design, law, marketing, psychology and journalism.
Topics Covered
* Film genre study - auteur directors
* Production - podcast development/short film
* The impact of the Hollywood industry on the economy, the law and technology
* Development of streaming services and the impact on audiences
This subject is both practical and literacy based. Reading and writing credits are attached to the exam paper as students will write essay type answers based on the topics covered throughout the year.
Subject Costs
$20 to cover equipment and films
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry
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Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
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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 Possibilities
Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist,