12MST

Level 2 Media Studies

Course Description

Contact Person: A. Hickman.

Year 12 Media Studies is an enjoyable mix of theory and production. Students explore media concepts such as representation and genre as well as produce and develop film scripts into short films. They have access to excellent equipment and editing software and screen their films at the Briefs Student Film Festival. 


Course Overview

Term 1
WALK THE TALK - FILM WORKSHOP
• Analyse short films, film language (cinematography, sound, editing, mise-en-scene)
• Workshop camera shots, angles, lighting and movement
• Collaborate in groups produce a very, very short drama film
• Generate ideas for your major film project

“I’M NOT LIKE THAT!” - UNDERSTANDING MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS
• Collect media texts containing representations of a specific group of society
• Apply representation theory to demonstrate your understanding of how the group is represented in the media

Term 2
SCRIPTWRITING
• Develop a film idea(s) and pitch it
• Workshop script-writing and write a film script

PLAN, DESIGN AND PRODUCE A SHORT FILM
• Individually, or in pairs, design and plan a 3-5 minute short film to screen at BRIEFS
• Your film will demonstrate control of technology, reflect its design and plan and appeal to its target audience


Term 3
COMPLETE YOUR SHORT FILM DESIGN AND PRODUCTION - preview screenings

ON THE ROAD - ROAD MOVIES (or other) FILM GENRE STUDY
• View and discuss road movies and how the genre responds to:
- Change in society
- Audience expectations / responses
- Commercial considerations
• Stay with road movies or choose another genre to write about

INTERNAL SCHOOL EXAM (Genre topic)

Term 4
BRIEFS FILM FESTIVAL, REVISION AND EXAM

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.

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91250 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91251 v5
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91252 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91255 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.