Massey High School Massey High School

Year 10 Media Studies

10MED
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Dower-Cruden.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry


This course introduces students to basic media concepts such as close reading, narrative study and media production. 

You will learn how to plan, write, film and edit your own advert alongside a study of the advertising industry in New Zealand.

You will also study social media and influencers and they impact the have on our society as well as make your own vidoes

You will study a known director and learn how to identify their techniques

You will look at gender representation in films 


This course is a good introduction to the media, leading towards a study of Media in Years 11, 12 and 13.

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


Faculties:

Year 10, Media Studies


Pathway

Level 1 Media Studies