9 Media Studies

Media Studies

Subject Length:                         1 semester

Subject Fee:                                $15 (Cost subject to change)

In Year 9 Media, students will learn skills and techniques of filmmaking through theoretical and practical tasks. These include cinematography, acting, sound, lighting, costume, mise-en-scene and editing. Students will create practical short films and using our media production equipment. They will learn the practical steps and skills needed to make short films, such as YouTube videos or interviews. Students will learn to use cameras, tripods, gimbals, microphones, switchers, and editing software. Students will develop a final project, which will be determined by the group, but could include a short film, interviews, instructional videos, advertising, or a sports broadcast.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Production Elements of Film

• Technical Skills

• Design Process

• Film Production

What type of work is done?

• Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Theory tasks and practical workshops relating to the Production Elements.

• Analytical perspectives of cinema to understand codes and conventions of genre.

• Design Process; Pre-Production work to create a narrative and guidelines to create a short film.

• Film Production; Using practical skills and knowledge gained from the production elements and following their design process, students will create a film project.

• Documented Production Journal
  
  

Additional Information

Future Pathways: Opportunities for students to use their interests/passions to further explore applications and show individual understanding. Year 9 Media Studies can lead into Year 10, 11 and 12 visual art subjects where students can choose to specialise in Media.