2MEDIAA

2 Media - Are you alone in the house...

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs A. Evans.

Learners in this course are concentrating on the theory of media studies through analysis and critical thinking.  They will use different types of media to better understand our society, they will also be conducting a genre study and writing an essay in the NZQA examinations.  

Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Media analysis

  • Critical thinking

  • Essay writing  

  • Formal writing skills.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - a high level of literacy skills are required as there is a high level of reading and writing expected.  There is also the expectation of writing an essay in the NZQA examinations. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course is aimed at learners who are wanting to improve their skills in preparation for further tertiary study.  Or have an interest in Media Studies as a learning area. 


* Please note a learner cannot take 2 Media and 2 Broadcast due to having some the same Achievement Standards *

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that you have gained Level 1 Literacy to take this course.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91103 v3
NZQA Info

English 2.6 - Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91249 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91250 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91251 v5
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91254 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an ethical issue in the media


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 3
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.