What does the course entail?

The Media Production and Analysis General course aims to prepare students for a future in a digital, interconnected world by providing the knowledge and skills to tell their own stories and interpret the stories of others. Students, as users and creators of media products, consider the important role of media in society, and demonstrate an understanding of media languages, representation, audiences and production skills and processes. 
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This course focuses on the development of critical thinking, creativity and technical skills throughout the practical process. When producing media work, students learn to make decisions about all aspects of production, including creative choices across pre-production, production and post-production phases. This provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and discuss their own creative work, intentions and outcomes. Across Year 11 and 12, students will work across a range of media formats including, local and international film, broadcast and participations media, promotion and marketing, news and current affairs, and documentary. 

What will be covered in this course?

YEAR 11
UNITS 1 & 2

Unit 1 - Mass media
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Unit 2 - Point of View
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Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed in both practical and written formats.
30% Written
  • Students will respond to films, TV series, radio and/or print media in the context of media language, production, and audience. Responses will be in short answer and essay format.
70% Practical
  • Students will create a body of work consisting of a film media production.​

YEAR 12
UNITS 3 & 4

​Unit 3 - Entertainment
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Unit 4 - Representation of reality

​Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed in both practical and written formats.
40% Written (including Externally Set Task 15%)
  • Students will respond to films, TV series, radio and/or print media in the context of media language, production, and audience. Responses will be in short answer and essay format.
  • Students will sit an Externally Set Task (EST) in Term 2 based on their knowledge from Unit 1-3. This is a 60min assessment conducted during class time.
60% Practical
  • Students will create a body of work consisting of a film media production.
Expectations
  • Be compliant with deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Have an open and enquiring mind, be ready to challenge yourself both critically and creatively
  • Enjoy developing your creativity
Head of Learning Area: Ms Verena Smallman
Contact Number: 9591 4244
​Contact Email: [email protected]