Level 3 Media Studies
MED3 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Birch
This course is suited to students with a genuine interest in media production and journalism. Students learn about media product creation and intention. Students analyse a range of media texts and develop tools to better navigate the world of media with understanding. Newsworthiness, conspiracies and truth are some of the themes discussed throughout this course.
Students will also create a promotional film in consultation with Mr Birch
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30.00
Prices may be subject to change
Entry Guidelines
12 credits at Level 2 Media Studies or in consultation with Teacher in Charge.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91492 v2 Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91493 v3 Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91494 v2 Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91495 v2 Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.