2006 Year Plan For Media Studies

Year 12 Media Studies

Entry Information:
Students must have these level 1 Achievement Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, and at least one of 1.3, 1.4 or 1.5.

Course Length:
Full year course

Course Aims:

Media Studies provides students with the opportunity to:

Develop media literacy skills
Develop critical analysis of the meanings and contexts of media texts
Examine the role media plays in their lives
Develop an understanding of the production distribution and consumption of media texts
Engage with theory, research and ideas relevant to media studies
Increase their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of media texts and technologies
Develop research and independent study skills
Develop creativity and self-expression in practical work


Course Outline:
Level 2 Media Studies Achievement Standards


2.1 Demonstrate understanding of media audiences External 3 credits

2.2 Close Reading of unfamiliar media texts Internal 3 credits

2.3 Demonstrate understanding of messages values and representations within media texts
External 3 credits

2.4 Undertake a media genre study External 3 credits

2.5 Explain the use of narrative conventions in media text Internal 3 credits

2.6 Design and produce a media product Internal 4 credits

2.7 Utilize appropriate technology in the production of a media product
Internal 3 credits

2.8 Demonstrate understanding of media production process
Internal 2 credits


Assessment:

All students must attend classes regularly and complete all course assignment, tests and activities according to school and NZQA policy

Course Costs:
At least $5-00 printing credit is required.