Massey High School Massey High School

Level 2 Media Studies

MED2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Dower-Cruden.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry


This course covers many aspects of the media with a focus on film and television. 

There are both theory and practical elements to this course. 

You will learn how to closely read a film and look at how a cultural group are represented in NZ Media through various tv shows and films.

You will learn about the narrative of film. 

You will learn how to plan, write, film and edit your own short film.

There is one exam in this course which looks at a genre of film in the past we have done superhero films, horror films and road movies.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Theory tests, essay, practical assessment (film making), external exams


Faculties:

Media Studies


Pathway

Level 3 Media Studies UE Approved