Level 2 Media Studies
MED2 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Birch
This course is suited to students with a strong interest in film, film production, journalism and sociology. Students are introduced to the study and production of media texts and develop skills in critical analysis. Students learn how media texts are constructed and apply this knowledge in their production unit.
Working in small groups they create an ethical film of their choice that display a range of conventions.
Pathway Entry Guidelines
12 credits at Level 1 English.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91253 v3 Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91252 v2 Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91251 v5 Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91250 v3 Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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.