12 Media Studies 1
12MD1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Simon Allen.
PrerequisitesAt least 15 credits in Level 1 English, which includes 4 credits from either AS90849 or AS90850
OR HoD approval
Students will:
•Examine how the media represents different groups of people
•Study a specific film genre
•Learn the skills of close reading of media texts so they can respond to the products of others as well as their own
•Apply the knowledge they have gained about media conventions and technology and plan and create their own media production
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Holiday Park Manager, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*12MD1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $5
A suitable laptop for editing video is recommended but not compulsory.