Media Studies  

Study Overview

The study of Media is deeply embedded within life and culture at a local, national and global level. It entertains, teaches, informs and shapes audiences’ perception of their lives and the world in which they live.

Stories in all their forms are at the heart of the media and its relationship with audiences. Through stories, narratives are constructed that engage, and are read by, audiences. Representations of ideas, realities and imagination are constructed and deconstructed, remixed and reimagined with ever-increasing technological sophistication, ease and speed to engage audiences. Students will explore and question notions of influence, power, audience, agency and the role that media plays in shaping views and values.

After exploring the influential nature of the media and developing an understanding of the manner in which it influences, students will apply this knowledge and produce a Media production of their own, putting into practice all that they have learned.

Units


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Assessment

Prerequisites / Suggested Prior Studies

It would be of benefit if impervious years students have undertaken either Animation, Lights Camera Action or any Visual Art subject. However, there are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1 and 2. Media Studies 1 and 2 are recommended before undertaking Media Studies 3 and 4. 

Future Pathways

Media Studies will help develop valuable transferable skills such as critical thinking, analysis, research, planning, skills of enquiry and evaluation, practical skills, creativity, time management, essay writing skills and more.


It is because of these wide ranging and transferable skills that Media Studies can lead into a number of different tertiary courses. Here are just a few: 


Jobs in the Media field are also wide and varied. Here are a few: