Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 2 Media Studies

L2MEDS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course, students must have earned 15 credits from Level 1 Media Studies, or 14 credits from Level 1 English, or have received HOF approval.


From television to cinema, radio to podcasts, social media to blogs and vlogs, and everything in between – Media Studies plays a big part in our everyday lives. It has never been so relevant as now in the internet age, where actors, singers, and personalities can make their own celebrity presence 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 have to have chosen Level 1 Media Studies to take this course.



Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This Level 2 course will cover:

1. Studying a character in a film and looking at their journey and growth, why and what motivates them to change, and how this affects an audience.
(This uses your observation, analytical, and writing skills. These are skills employers are consistently looking for)

2. In small groups of your choice, or individually, choose a media product to design and make. This could be any media product of your choice. Ideas could include a short film, YouTube channel, podcast, instructional video, magazine spread, website design, music video etc. This is worth 10 credits.
(This uses skills of collaboration and group work, design, and imagination. These are vital skills that are transferable to any employment and skills that employers are demanding in a modern world)

3. (Optional Credits) Students choose their own representation to study, such as: the representation of females in advertising, Donald Trump on social media, Jacinda Ardern on television, Maori in sports, etc.
(This also uses your observation, analytical, and writing skills, as well as research skills)

4. A study of a film genre (Dystopian/End of the World Films, Hunger Games, etc.).
We also relate this study to society and make links to how society and the genre have changed. This is due to teen dystopian films and the shift of the genre from film to television. (External Exam)

Faculties:

The Arts


Pathway

Level 3 Classical Studies, Level 3 Journalism, Level 3 Media Studies

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

Journalist, Marketing Specialist, Communications Professional, Event Manager, Solicitor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Author, Barrister, Secondary School Teacher, Film/Television Camera Operator, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Technical Writer, Sales Representative, Editor, Animator/Digital Artist, Radio Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor


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.