Liston College
Media Studies Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Hickey.
Level 3 Media Studies
The media surrounds and influences all aspects of our lives. It is playing an increasingly central role in the lives of young people. Studying media and how it works, as well as learning how to use it to effectively communicate new ideas are crucial to all 21st-century young adults.
Students will be offered the following internal standards: (the equivalent assessments will be on offer at Level 2 in 2023)
AS3.3 (91492): Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of a DISADVANTAGED GROUP or OTHER GROUP in NZ culture or society.(3 credits)
They must be able to understand the media and not just take it on face value but to be able to ask critical questions about how groups are represented and whether they think it is a correct representation or not.
AS 3.2 (91491) Demonstrate the understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings (3 credits)
In this course they also must be able to view a film and have the ability to look through different lenses and comment on how themes are communicated about groups, gender, politics, religion and numerous other issues and how this perspective affects wider society.
AS 3.5 (91494): Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief- (4 credits)
AS3.6 (91495): Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief- (6 credits)
Young people also must be able to work in a group and collaborate to reach a desired outcome just like in the media industry. They have a major project of planning a short film and then shooting it in a group to create a horror genre short film which will take an entire term.
AS 3.7(AS 91496) Demonstrate understanding of a significant development in the media 5 weeks to complete.(3 credits)
They need to be able to identify a significant development in social media. This must be done to highlight how and why a social media platform, app or company has made a considerable impact on the audience, industry and wider society and what lies in wait for us in the future.
Students will be offered the following external standard:
AS 3.1 (AS 91490) Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry (4 credits)
The students need to research and prepare for an essay question dealing with an aspect in the media industry. They are advised to use their significant development in AS3.7 as a starting point to prepare for this single external standard.
- Active analysis and creation of the production of media
- Examine the role media plays in society
- Examine the ways in which media has/is/could be disseminated and presented to society.
- Development of critical thinking and digital literacy and fluency
- Create a short film incorporating basic visual communication techniques
- Analyse and chart the change in social media and/or the music industry
- Write a script and story board for a horror comedy short film
Important: In 2022 this class will be doing its external examinations DIGITALLY but the option to conduct the exam on paper will also be permitted.
Recommended Prior Learning
An advantage would be if students had a good knowledge of the following:
Camera Shots, Shot Framing and Camera Angles in Film Studies standards in English from Year 8-Year 12 as this will come in handy when completing AS3.5 and AS3.6 which is planning a short film in a group and then shooting the film of approximately 8 minutes in length. This takes an entire term but makes up over half of the internal credits on offer.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A device is ideal
Pathway
This course can prepare you for further study at degree level in majors such as film, screen production, media and TV, communication studies, digital communication, advertising, radio and audio media, journalism, creative media production, performing and screen arts, sound production and creative writing (screen writing). Southseas Film School offers practical courses at diploma level.
The film industry in New Zealand is experiencing a growth with investment from the government into new studio facilities. New Zealand has been enjoying a boom in film production in recent times with major movies filmed here and it is predicted there will be increased job opportunities in this field.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry
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 Possibilities
Graphic Designer, Artist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Technical Writer, Make-up Artist, Photographer, Television Presenter, Copywriter, Author, Editor, Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Artistic Director, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Archivist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Radio Presenter, Lighting Technician, Game Developer,
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