12MED

Level 2 Media Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Hanson.

In this course we will explore the relationship between media products and audiences. We will think critically about emerging issues in our society that are related to media production and consumption.

Media Studies is a practical subject. During this course you will plan, research, record and edit your own podcast. You will also develop an understanding of audience theory and how audiences interact with media products.



Course Overview

Term 1
Reflective social inquiry:

Students undertake an inquiry on a media issue, such as privacy, misinformation, AI content or search algorithms.

Term 2
Script development and podcast pre-production:

Students present their inquiry as a script for an episode of the TechNOW! podcast series, a Nelson College Media production.

Term 3
Podcast production:

Students record and edit their podcast to publication standard.

Term 4
Exam revision:

Students prepare for the external exam on media audiences.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 English or Social Sciences.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A clearfile or scrapbook/workbook (required).
A USB thumb drive and/or SD card (suggested).

Pathway

Careers in broadcasting, journalism, content creation or digital media production.

Credit Information

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

Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91248 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91255 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91280 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 11
Total Numeracy Credits: 0