Level 2 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Johnston.
This course focuses on the study of film and television. The course also involves the production of a short narrative film which is completed as part of a group assessment. Students will use digital technology in the creation of these films. Other assessments include essay writing. Students should complete the course having gained a greater understanding of the technical aspects of film and television production. They will also understand how ideas about narrative and genre are created in film, as well as having a greater understanding of media audiences.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must be interested in both the study of film and film production. Students need to be confident with essay writing as this is a significant component of two assessments for this course.
Pathway
Students may be interested in Year 13 Media Studies which leads on to a variety of tertiary training options and media career choices.
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.
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NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience
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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
Pathway Tags
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television Presenter,
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We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.