Media Studies

Length of Course

Semester B

Level

Year 10

Learning Area

The Arts

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Subject Description

In this course, students will be creating their own media, editing and producing audio, shooting and creating video and editing online publishing – as well as researching and conducting interviews.

As a cross-media journalist, students will publish original stories to our own radio product SHINEfm, including packages and live crosses. They will also publish multimedia showcases that involve photos, audio and video. This course will enable students to develop their skills and understanding of audio production, photography and cross media production.

It will offer students a contemporary vocational/study pathway with an emphasis on creativity, community awareness, and collaboration with industry and practical learning. Students will be supported to develop links with the wider community and will actively participate in documenting and promoting a wide variety of College events, capturing the authentic voice of students at the College.

Content

By the end of the course, students will further develop their critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgment, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

This course offers opportunities for the development of students’ creativity, self-discipline, self-esteem, personal identity, and confidence while enabling students to critically engage in a rapidly evolving digital environment

Assessment

Students will create an e-portfolio of their work that will include a Production Journal.

Pathways

Stage 1 Media Studies 

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Year 10 - Media Studies

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.