Level 3 Media Studies (UE Lit - W)
Option Description
Teacher in Charge:
Students will learn:
- About significant changes in our media use, and how they change our culture
- How media genres reflect changes in our society and culture
- Students will also complete a short film project that can be entered into local short film competitions and festivals.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Media Studies, strength in English/Social Sciences at Level 2 or HOD approval.
Pathway
University, Polytech, Film School, Marketing and advertising, Business.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media
NZQA Info
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
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
director, film critic, journalist, reporter, social development research, television presenter, lawyer, social work, human resource management, teaching, archaeologist, diplomat, economist, fashion designer, film director, interior designer, police detective, political researcher, environmental scientist, planner, travel consultant, ecologist,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.