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.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Health 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality
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Social Studies 1.1 - Describe how cultures change
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Social Studies 1.2 - Conduct a social inquiry
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.3 - Describe consequences of cultural change(s)
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Media Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts