NCEA Level 2 Media Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: B. Ericson.
In this course, we will learn about how media products are developed and how audiences use and consume media texts in the context of the horror genre.
Students will study narrative, close reading, and create a short, silent, horror film. Additionally, students will examine representation.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have at least 14 credits in Level 1 Media Studies, OR approval at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Media Studies, based on your Level 1 results.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Primary School Teacher, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.