Year 11 Media
(Units 1 & 2)

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1 – Media Forms, Representations and Australian Stories 

In this unit students develop an understanding of audiences and the core concepts underpinning the construction of representations and meaning in different media forms. They explore media codes and conventions and the construction of meaning in media products. They develop research skills to investigate and analyse selected narratives focusing on the influence of media professionals on production genre and style. Students develop an understanding of the features of Australian fictional and non-fictional narratives in different media forms. 

Unit 2 – Narrative Across Media Forms 

In this unit students further develop an understanding of the concept of narrative in media products and forms in different contexts. Students analyse the influence of developments in media technologies on individuals and society. Students undertake production activities to design and create narratives that demonstrate an awareness of the structures and media codes and conventions appropriate to corresponding media forms. 

ASSESSMENT TASKS 

Unit 1 

• Outcome one - Media Representations

• Outcome two - Media Forms in Production

• Outcome three - Australian Stories

• Examination 

Unit 2

•  Outcome one - Narrative, Style and Genre 

• Outcome two - Narratives in Production 

• Outcome three - Media and Change 

• Examination