Whangaparaoa College
Level 3 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Jones.
Level Three Media Studies focuses on the further development of the understanding of the relationship between film and society. Much of the course involves immersion in New Zealand film and social issues. Learners analyse the relationship focusing on factors of influence and developments within society. Learners then create their own short film, applying skills learned during the year.
Topics Covered:
- Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different meanings
- Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
- Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
- Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media Genre & Society
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Literacy
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
Laptop
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
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Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Applicants to New Zealand universities require 14 credits in three approved subjects. This course is an Approved Course for University Entrance
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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