10MED

Year 10 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Dower-Cruden.

This course introduces students to basic media concepts such as close reading, narrative study and media production. You will make an advertisement and a newspaper, using visual and verbal techniques to construct and deconstruct a variety of media texts. This course is a good introduction to the media, leading towards a possible study of Media in Years 11, 12 and 13.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Practical Assessment, written tests and visual portfolio.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry

Pathway