MED1

NCEA L1 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Ieremia.

This course is designed to develop critical media literacy skills in akonga, by providing learning around contemporary social issues on an international, national, and local level, exploring differing perspectives and presentation of information and providing opportunities to develop their own skills in covering personal issues of interest in the local community.



Course Overview

Term 1
AS 92049
Level 1; Credit 5
Internal assessment
Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue

Term 2
AS 92050
Level 1; Credit 5
External assessment
Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue.

US 27610z
Level 2; Credit 4
Internal assessment
Demonstrate basic understanding of news stories and the role of journalists

Term 3
US 27613
Level 2; Credit 4
Internal assessment
Write and present news stories intended for publication

OPTIONAL:
US 27615
Level 2; Credit 3
Internal assessment
Take and select photographs for a news story and a feature.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90974 v4
NZQA Info

Health 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91039 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.1 - Describe how cultures change


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91040 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.2 - Conduct a social inquiry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91041 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.3 - Describe consequences of cultural change(s)


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91249 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0