MES2

Media - NCEA Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Harker.


Media is the class for students who are interested in all aspects of media. This varies from an interest in film, music, social media and media presenting and writing.

Student Quote ‘Producing a short film / music video / documentary: I put this here at the top of the of the list because it sure is a compelling reason to take this class. Who doesn’t like movies? Everyone likes movies and what could be better than the opportunity to make one of your own? Music videos and documentaries are equally good and fairly unique because as far as I know no other classes actually do that.’

This course leads to the Creative Industries pathway. This class is a University Entrance class.


Course Overview

Term 1
Level 2 students will look at the narrative in the media - how does the media send us messages?

Term 2
Students have access to a wide range of Achievement and Unit Standards. The students will look at making a short film.

Level 2 will make a music video / documentary or short film of 3 - 5 mins (unless negotiated with the teacher).

This project involves 3 to 5 Achievement Standards (the number of credits will be discussed with the student. This project is due at the end of Term 3).

Term 4
Term 4 students will have an option to study for an exam or complete an extra assessment.

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 1 English (14 credits) or NCEA Level 1 Media and a willingness to work in small groups.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91252 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91255 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91370 v5
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 2.43 - Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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