13FTV
This course requires 2 options.

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).
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).

Term 2
This term, students will 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. 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 3
Students will complete their film products (91495 Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief 6 credits) 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


Pathway

This can lead to further study at tertiary level in media studies, broadcasting, film studies, advertising, or any writing-rich and 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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

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.