Level 3 Media Studies
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Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Birch.
Course Overview:
This course is exemplary for educating students on the fundamentals of Media Studies practice and is open to all learner capabilities. In this course; students will improve their writing, reading, communication and language skills including stimulating their creative thought processes.
Students will create a promotional video or short film in consultation with the teacher.
Film production, broadcasting, film analysis and representation of culture in recent New Zealand media texts are themes identified within this course.
Studying media studies can be incredibly valuable for a number of reasons:
Understanding Media Influence: Media shapes public perception and cultural norms. By studying media, you gain insights into how it influences attitudes, behaviors, and societal trends.
Critical Thinking: Media studies encourages critical analysis of content, allowing you to dissect and evaluate the messages being conveyed. This skill is useful in navigating a world saturated with information.
Communication Skills: The field covers various aspects of communication, including writing, speaking, and digital media creation. These skills are transferable to many careers and everyday life.
Media Literacy: In an era of misinformation and fake news, media literacy is crucial. Studying media helps you discern credible information from misleading or biased content.
Career Opportunities: Media studies opens doors to various career paths, such as journalism, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and content creation.
Cultural Awareness: Media is a reflection of cultural values and social issues. By analyzing media, you gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and societal dynamics.
Technological Insights: The field often involves exploring emerging technologies and their impact on media consumption and production, keeping you abreast of current trends.
Creativity: Media studies often involves creative projects, from designing campaigns to producing multimedia content, fostering your creative and innovative abilities.
Overall, media studies equips you with skills and knowledge that are relevant in many areas of life and work, making it a dynamic and useful field of study.
Entry Guidelines
The best preparation for this course is to study Level 2 Media Studies. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Teacher in Charge or Head of Faculty.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30.00
Prices may be subject to change
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 3.3 - 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
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
director, 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,
Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.