13 Film Studies (13FTV)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Naomi Milner.
13 Film Studies
In this course you will build knowledge and understanding of film through the study of a genre, an exploration of film history, and a topic of film theory. You will also design and produce your own film, from writing the screenplay through to a completed short film, which you will also film and edit using digital cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Course Components
- Plan and produce a short film product
- Explore film history and theory
- Write a screenplay
- Examine how a genre may be seen as a reflection of society
Course Overview
Term 1
In term 1, we will select the genre we study throughout the year towards the external, which will be assessed in term 3 (practice exams) and term 4 external exams (91493 Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society 4 credits). They will also complete an essay topic on film theory and write two essays outlining two different readings of one film (91491, Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings, 3 credits).
Term 2
This term, students will begin the process of designing their own film product and will complete a design and plan (91494 Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief). They will also write a screenplay for their film (91497, Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief, 3 credits) and begin rehearsals and filming.
Term 3
Students will complete their film products (91495 Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief 6 credits) and prepare for and sit the practice exam (91493 Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society 4 credits).
Term 4
Students will engage in revision study towards the final exam (91493 Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society 4 credits) and complete any outstanding assessment tasks or resubmissions needed to complete the course work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
At least one Level 2 writing-based standard
Pathway
This can lead to further study at tertiary level in media studies, broadcasting, film studies, advertising, or any media, writing-rich and/or design-based career.
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 4 credits
Internal - 16 credits
UE Approved
Scholarship Subject
Possible link to Impact Project
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.