Media - NCEA Level 1
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, social media and how much Media we use media.
Student Quote We made the end of year music video. This was a new subject for me. I have fun and learnt lots.
This course lead to the Creative Industries pathway. This is a University Entrance class in Year 12 and 13.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students have access to a wide range of Achievement and Unit Standards. The students will start the year all looking at making a short film.
Level 1 will make a music video of 2 -3 mins (unless negotiated with the teacher).
Level 2 will make a music video / documentary or short film of 3 - 5 mins (unless negotiated with the teacher).
Level 3 will make a documentary or short film of 4 - 10 mins (unless negotiated with the teacher).
Term 2
This is the first project of the year and involved 3 to 5 Achievement Standards (the number of credits will be discussed with the student. This project is due in at the end of Term 2
Term 3
The Term 3 project will depend on the student and the level they are working at.
Level 1 students will be looking at how we interact with Media - what are we watching, when are we watching.
Level 2 students will look at representation in the media - how does the media send us messages.
Level 3 students will have a choice of writing a report about the changes in the music industry or looking at music videos and analysing how messages are told to us.
The Term 3 project will be due in the last week of Term 3.
Term 4
Term 4 students will have an option to study for an exam or complete an extra assessment.
Pathway
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10