11MD1

11 Media Studies 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Tom Dale.

Students will:

• Examine personal use of media.
• Examine how groups are represented in mainstream media.
• Study the conventions of a contemporary film genre.
• Study the key characteristics of the movie trailer.
• Directly apply the knowledge gained to plan and then create a movie trailer.

In 2025, students will sit 4 assessments in practical production contexts as well as written essays and research reports.

A.S. 92049 'Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue' will count as 5 credits towards the new level 1 NCEA certificate.

The remaining 3 assessments will be 3 MAGS internals, preparing students for the level 2 course in Media Studies. 

These MAGS-based assessments will be worth 5 'MAGS' credits each and will help with placement into future courses, such as meeting the required prerequisites to take Media Studies at a senior level.

Prerequisites

 HoD approval



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*11MD1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $5
A laptop suitable for editing video is recommended but not compulsory

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 5
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92049 v4
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0