NCEA Level 2 Media Studies

Aims

This course aims to offer the learner practical experience in producing mass media content, as well as a theoretical, critical and appreciative understanding of the mass media as they encounter it.

Content

A study of the key conventions of a film genre
An investigation of representations in the media
A study of media narrative
Pitching, pre-producing, and producing a music video

Assessment

There are a variety of internal assessment tasks and one paper in the external school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

NCEA Media Studies Level 2 - full course completion a maximum of 21 credits

Prior knowledge required

A reasonable level of achievement across Year 11, particularly in Literacy, in order to cope with the level of analysis expected, as there is written work involved in the assessment tasks.

Exceptional circumstances for entry may be considered on an individual basis after consultation with the HoD and the Year Level Dean.

Next Step

Level 3 Media Studies

Achievement Standard

91249 2.2 4 Credit Internal Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts

91251 2.4 4 Credit External Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre

91250 2.3 3 Credit Internal Demonstrate understanding of a representation in the media

91252 2.5 4 Credit Internal Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions

91253 2.6 6 Credit Internal Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions

Course contribution: $10 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Resources - media production software licence, bond for hire equipment (refundable when gear is safely returned in the same condition.