MED2

Level 2 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 music 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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Career Opportunities: Media studies opens doors to various career paths, such as journalism, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and content creation.

  6. Cultural Awareness: Media is a reflection of cultural values and social issues. By analysing media, you gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and societal dynamics.

  7. Technological Insights: The field often involves exploring emerging technologies and their impact on media consumption and production, keeping you abreast of current trends.

  8. 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. If you are fascinated by film or interested in how audiences are manipulated by different media, this course is an ideal choice 



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$30.00
Prices may be subject to change

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91250 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91251 v5
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91252 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.