Garin College Garin College

Level 3 Media Studies

MED3
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Birch.

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.

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:

  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 analyzing 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.

Faculties:

Social Science




			
					
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$30.00

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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.