11MDS - Media Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Cargill.

Media Studies examines the different channels of communication that can reach or influence people, including television, film and social media. Year 11 Media Studies builds on the introductory junior media courses by examining different contexts and creating different types of media. The course includes the production of narrative music videos, an examination of the superhero genre, and analysing the representation of families in sitcoms over time. Critical literacy skills will be developed through unpacking how youth crime is reported in news media and ethical issues with social media platforms. As well as creating music videos, which will be eligible for the Macademy Awards, units will include the production of different media including video essays and podcasts. This course will prepare students for undertaking NCEA media studies at Level Two or a new intended media studies Cambridge pathway in 2026.

1 - Year 11 Courses - Macleans Certificate English Courses

Course prerequisites

The course will build upon learning in 9DML and 10DML, but these courses are not required to access the content in 11MDS.

Pathway

Course Skills

Reading, Comprehension and Writing

Creative

Technology

Communication and Collaboration

Problem Solving and Analysis