Year 13 8MST – Media Studies (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr C. Jack.
Why this course:
The media is constantly changing and shaping our society. The progress of technology, mobility, connectivity, and digitization affects how we communicate in the world. Students are participants in this dynamic new environment and through media studies can gain the knowledge and skills to plan, design and make media products that engage audiences. Students who wish to carry on with tertiary study in the arts, broadcasting or marketing and communications will benefit from the critical components of this course.
Course information:
Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:
Evaluate media contexts, particularly film. As an example, students may explore how the political landscape in New Zealand has changed as a result of changes in the social media industry.
Evaluate meaning in media texts – students will evaluate the conventions used in particular genres of films.
Apply understanding – students will plan and produce a media product that meets the criteria of a brief and demonstrates understanding of conventions and technology.
Prerequisites
14 credits in Level 2 English including at least an Achieved grade in the AS 91101 Writing Portfolio and in one external standard. Achievement in Level 2 Media Studies is preferable but not essential. Students entering the course without Level 2 Media Studies will be required to complete independent tasks to ensure they have the skills required to meet the requirements of the Level 3 course. Conditional entry is at the discretion of the HoLA.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
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Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
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Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
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.