13FTV

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 Credits
External - 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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91491 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91493 v3
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91494 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.5 - Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91495 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.6 - Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91497 v2
NZQA Info

Media Studies 3.8 - Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.