Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Farnan
Level 2 Media Studies
Why should students take this course?
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 does require you to be a critical and active participant.
Specific contexts will be co-constructed by you with your teacher. Past students have engaged with a wide range of media topics such as:
You will demonstrate all PRIDE values in this course not only to achieve success but make the most out of your experience in belonging to a diverse and creative media studies whānau at Kaipara College.
External Exam and Modes of Assessment
This is an internally assessed course however, an external examination is available for students who wish to gain a subject endorsement.
Assessment methods are co-constructed with your teacher and can be oral, written, visual, or a combination of all of these styles.
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