Year 12 7MST – Media Studies (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr C. Jack.
Why this course:
7MST is a course that combines theory with the practical planning and production of media. Media Studies examines the dynamic role of the media in society, how the media constructs messages about individuals, communities and cultures, and how media products are produced, controlled and distributed. Through Media Studies students gain the knowledge and skills to conceive, plan, design and create a media product that engages audiences.
Course information:
This course combines practical work with theory. Students will develop a base knowledge about core media concepts and how representations are created by the media. They will begin an in-depth study of a film genre, looking at how the genre has developed over time. Students develop their knowledge of visual and audio craft, and learn about constructing a narrative through film. This learning lays the foundation for understanding the impact that their own media product will have on potential audiences. A media product is planned and produced drawing together the threads of this course.
This course leads to:
Level 3 Media Studies (8MST).
Prerequisites
10 Credits in Level 1 English or Social Sciences.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts
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Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media
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Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
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Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
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Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions