L3MEDJ

Level 3 Journalism

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.

From television to cinema, radio to podcasts, social media to blogs and vlogs, and everything in between – media studies play a big part in our every day. And it’s never been so relevant than in the internet age, where actors, singers, and personalities can make their own celebrity online using their media skills. As technology, creativity, and competition increase, these skills become more in demand all over the world.

Media Studies will equip you with the communication and technology skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace, whether in the media industry or not. Whether you choose to pursue a career in film and television, fight for your own fame, or take your skills into business – you’ll be well-equipped for what the modern workplace is looking for.

You don't need to have chosen Level 2 Media Studies to take this course.


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This Level 3 course will cover:

1. Students will design, write and create a four-page magazine feature article on a topic of their own choice. This will comprise of a portfolio worth 13 credits, students brainstorm, interview, photograph and write content before using Indesign or Canva to create a colourful and cohesive magazine spread.

2. Students will study the Horror Noire film genre. We look at the misrepresentation of African Americans in horror films and relate this to society.
(Looking at the “Black Lives Matter” movement, racism in American society, and the change in the role of black actors from victims to heroes)

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course, students must have earned a minimum of 14 credits from L2 Media Studies or L2 English. Students must also have passed at least one external standard in either of these two subjects or have received HOF approval.

Pathway

Education Pathways: University, New Zealand Broadcasting School, Wintec, Aria Institute of Canterbury. Yoobee College of Creative Innovation.

Career Pathways: Broadcasting, Public Relations, Law, Journalism, Event Management, Teaching, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Media Consultant.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91493 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91494 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91495 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91497 v2
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17

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Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.