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In Media Studies ākonga learn various journalism, close reading and analytical skills. Ākonga can create their own media product through studies in representation, genre, and narrative. Media Studies enables ākonga to be more media aware and savvy, which are vital skills in today’s society.
Level 1 Media Studies looks at many aspects of the media including: film, television, radio, print, social networks and the internet. Ākonga work closely with their kaiako to work out an appropriate programme based on their strengths, interests and literacy.
Ākonga will need to have strong literacy and computer skills and have worked successfully in literacy rich subjects at NCEA Level 1.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 90989 | Demonstrate understanding of how individuals interact with the media | 3 | 3 | Internal | lnaLiteracy and numeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
| 90990 | Demonstrate understanding of selected elements of media text(s) | 3 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 90992 | Demonstrate understanding of characteristics of a media genre | 3 | 4 | External | laLiteracy achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 90993 | Produce a design and plan for a media product using a specified range of conventions | 3 | 3 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 90994 | Complete a media product from a design and plan using a specified range of conventions | 3 | 6 | Internal | CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 90996 | Write media texts for a specific target audience | 3 | 3 | Internal | laLiteracy achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |