3 Media Studies
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 is 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 Learners cannot take 3 Media Studies and 3 Lights, Camera, Action due to some the same Achievement Standards being used in both courses *
Recommended Prior Learning
If you are wanting to take this course it is recommended that you have Achieved in any of the Level 2 Media Studies or English courses.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
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Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
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Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
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Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
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Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.