Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Media Studies

12MDS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Betanzo.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Media Studies or 12 Credits in Year 11 English with HoD approval

Media Studies

This is an academic course with hands-on experience in journalism. The focus is on the interaction between media and audience and between traditional and new media. The practical component involves the production of a podcast, and the theory component involves film genre (horror, musical or teen) and investigation of media representation of a group or culture.


Learning Areas:

English


Pathway

Level 3 Media Studies



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There is no cost associated with this course.

Stationery Requirements:

1 2B5 exercise book or 1 ring binder and 1 lined refill

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.