Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Journalism

L3MEDJ
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.

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.

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 everyday lives. This has never been more 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.

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)

3. There is an optional internal offered where students investigate the media coverage of a particular aspect of NZ society and analyse how they have been represented. In previous years, this was based on Gloriavale's media coverage and included a trip to the Gloriavale community on the West Coast.

Faculties:

The Arts


Career Pathways

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



			


				






    

        
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
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, 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, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.