Year 13 Media Studies (MES)
13MES Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Johnson.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
You must have achieved at least 14 Level 2 English credits. 8 of these credits must be achieved in the external examination. At least 4 of your Level 2 credits must be at Merit or Excellence standard for an external.
Year 13 Media Studies
Media Studies challenges and empowers students to analyse and interpret media content and to think critically about the media and its role in everyday life. Students develop their creativity, learning how to entertain and influence audiences and communicate powerfully using media technologies.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
To explore how the media operates within societal contexts (historical, economic, social, cultural, and political) and understand the place of media in society.
To study, and apply, media language and media texts.
To make media products that can entertain, inform, and challenge.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
5 Level 3 achievement standards - 19 credits
4 internally assessed standards make up 15 credits
1 externally assessed standard makes up 4 credits.
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Johnson
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Nil