Level 3 Media Studies
Course Description
Contact Person: A. Hickman.
Year 13 Media Studies is an enjoyable mix of theory and production. Students produce a documentary and study the relationship between film genre and society. Other topics include developments in the media, media representation and writing a feature article. Students have access to excellent equipment and editing software and screen their films at the Briefs Student Film Festival.
Course Overview
Term 1
THE SAMPLER - Film Production Workshop
• Film and edit a very, very short film in groups
MEDIA REPRESENTATION AND DEVELOPMENTS - Choose a research option
MEET THE BRIEF: Design a 4-5 Min Documentary Film
• Pitch film ideas
• Develop film concept, treatment and pre-production materials
• Start production (filming)
Term 2
SHOOT & EDIT - Continue film production
• Film and edit a 4-5 minute documentary to screen at BRIEFS
Term 3
Film Noir (or other) Genre
• In this film study we view classic noir films from the 1940s and 50s & more recent neo noir films. Students produce an essay discussing when and why these dark, stylish films emerged. This study of (largely American) history and noir style elements is fascinating and develops critical thinking around how media and society are related.
INTERNAL SCHOOL EXAM (Genre topic)
Term 4
BRIEFS FILM FESTIVAL, REVISION AND EXAM
COMPLETION OF OPTIONAL STANDARDS
Entry Requirements
An interest in the media and a willingness to produce a media product - usually but not necessarily, a short film.
Contributions and Equipment
$20.00 for technical support and equipment - film equipment and computers with edit software are available at school.
Students need their own Class 10, 16GB or 32GB SD card.
An external hard drive for file saving is recommended but not essential.
Pathway
Studying media develops your critical thinking as well as analytical and creative skills to set you on track for a variety of employment possibilities. Gain transferable skills to do with communication, digital media, journalism and film-making and that can also support careers in independent or Government research, law and commerce and other fields requiring analysis and problem solving.
Assessment Information
Students will not complete all the Standards above.They select a research topic from either development or representation and the media text Standard 91497 is optional.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
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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 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
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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: 23
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.
Pathway Tags
Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant Film, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist, Actor, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), social development research, journalist, television presenter, lawyer, teaching, film director, political researcher, director, film critic, reporter,
Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.