Marlborough Boys’ College Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L1 Media Studies

MED1
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.

Learning Areas:

Arts - Mātauranga Toi, Year 11 (NCEA Level 1)


Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Film/Television Camera Operator, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Conservator, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist