L3 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Hunt.
Level 3 Media Studies (3MED)
We are exposed to various forms of media in our daily lives from film and television to music, gaming and social media. Every encounter with the media has been carefully constructed to communicate with you and to manipulate you in some way. Now is your chance to discover how to make sense of the media, create and innovate, and be prepared for a future that requires you to be a critical and active participant.
Key concepts in Media Studies include the study of the way media texts portray individuals, groups, experiences, ideas and events from particular ideological perspectives. Meanings are shaped by the interaction of media texts with audiences and social contexts.
Media forms have their own specialist languages and characteristic symbols and structures. Media products have distinctive ways of telling stories, particular narratives, and recognisable genres. The production and distribution technologies of different mediums influence the message and how it is interpreted, not just how we access it. Technological change has an impact on media products and institutions.
Media creation incorporates vision, energy, critique, and reflection to produce artistic and aesthetic interpretations. The creative processes in media production draws on individual, group, and community relationships.
Media Studies discusses the context in which media is produced, distributed, and consumed.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Chromebook or similar device.
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 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
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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 3.8 - 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: 20
At least 14 Achieved credits are required in an approved subject for the subject to count as an approved University Entrance subject.
Pathway Tags
Photographer, Project Manager, Entertainer, Television Presenter, Film/Television Camera Operator, Marketing Specialist, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Author, Game Developer,
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.