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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Patternmaker, Marine Biologist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Microbiologist,