Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Brent Ericson (ERC)

In this course, students will critically examine the role of the media in shaping our lives and how this influences the lives and perceptions of others.

The course will also explore the influence of society on media.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91491 v2 Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91492 v2 Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91495 v2 Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief

Internal Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91493 v3 Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 16 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable