NCEA Level 3 Media Studies
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.
In today's digital age, media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion, disseminating information, and influencing society. Media Studies helps students develop critical thinking skills, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate media content. It empowers them to distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation, promoting media literacy and responsible media consumption.
Media Studies fosters creativity and expression. Students learn to create and manipulate various media forms, such as video, audio, graphics, and written content. These skills allow them to communicate ideas effectively and engage with audiences using different media platforms.
As media production becomes increasingly digital, Media Studies equips students with valuable technological skills. Using editing software, digital cameras, audio equipment, and online platforms prepares them for a world where digital literacy is essential for many careers.
Career opportunities: The media industry in New Zealand is diverse and growing rapidly. Studying Media Studies opens up various career paths, including journalism, advertising, filmmaking, broadcasting, public relations, and social media management. Early exposure to media concepts and tools can help students make informed decisions about their future careers.
Course Overview
Term 1
91497 Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief (3 credits)
91494 Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief (4 credits)
Term 2
91494 – complete Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
91495 – Start -Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief (6 credits)
Term 3
AS91493 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society (4 credits)
AS91495 - Complete - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
Term 4
AS91493 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Media Studies an advantage. Strength in literacy subjects and strong creative ability. Prior knowledge on content creation is preferred, and a passion for TV and Film is a must. This will have a practical element and students are expected to participate in both practical and written work.
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.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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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.