Media
The study of Media develops knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary media practices through engagement with media works from a range of different styles, times, places, and cultures. Through exploration of codes and conventions, students understand that media stems from traditions, that media is dynamic and changes over time and that media works differ widely in different contexts. They learn as consumers and content creators, by responding critically to media products, concepts, and theories. Through theories of communication and evaluation of media products, students enrich their intercultural understanding.
The study of Media develops knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary media practices through engagement with media works from a range of different styles, times, places, and cultures. Through exploration of codes and conventions, students understand that media stems from traditions, that media is dynamic and changes over time and that media works differ widely in different contexts. They learn as consumers and content creators, by responding critically to media products, concepts, and theories. Through theories of communication and evaluation of media products, students enrich their intercultural understanding.
Media products have the capacity to engage, inspire and enrich all students, excite the imagination, and encourage students to reach their creative and expressive potential. Media builds confidence, empathy, understanding about human experience, and a sense of identity and belonging. Students learn to become flexible and adaptable, as well as developing self-management skills, showing initiative, and demonstrating leadership and interpersonal skills. They work collaboratively, independently, and ethically whilst making and responding to media products. Through the creative process, they develop capacity as problem solvers, risk takers, and critical and creative thinkers. They learn that media exists in process, as much as in finished media products and understand the collaborative contribution of a production team.
The skills and knowledge acquired through the study of Media prepare students for a variety of pathways such as media (journalism/ film/television/ internet), communications, marketing, advertising, public service, public relations, multi-media producers and digital developers. While some students may pursue a career in media and related fields, they also participate in media for enjoyment and satisfaction. They experience the pleasure that comes from developing personal skills, knowledge and understandings that can be transferred to a range of careers and situations.
Media forms encompassed by this course include:
- moving image, for example film, television, video, animation
- audio, for example radio, podcast
- print, for example magazine, zine, comic, graphic novel, newspaper, poster
- digital, for example online video and audio, streaming video and audio, podcast, magazine, comic, graphic novel, newspaper, video game, blog, website, app
- convergent or hybridised media: the combination or joining of two or more media forms, such as photography and animation, print productions and a digital game, augmented and virtual reality products.
The Media course is written under The ARTS Framework 2021: BSSS ARTS Framework
Achievement standards for ARTS courses can be found within the Framework.
Through the study of the Arts, students learn to express their ideas, thoughts and opinions, as they discover and interpret an increasingly complex technological and interconnected world. The subjects in this Learning Area share common understandings and broad conceptual underpinnings and imperatives.
Creativity in Media
Students learn about the creative process in Media. They explore techniques and strategies used to create and interpret media products. Students apply the creative process, techniques, and strategies to express their understanding of self, others, and the world.
Communicating Meaning in Media
Students learn about how meaning is communicated in a variety of Media forms and styles. They explore techniques for communicating their ideas for a purpose and a target audience. Students apply techniques to communicate their understanding on a range of issues through Media.
Media in Context
Students learn about how social, historical, political and/or cultural contexts have shaped media products. They explore how media practitioners throughout the world and history have expressed their perspectives, values, and attitudes. Students apply their media knowledge and skills, engaging with intercultural perspectives and observing ethical principles to create Media products.
Narratives in Media
Students learn about narrative forms and structures for fictional and non-fictional media products. Through analysis of narrative in media products, students gain insights into how people connect and perspectives on the world. They explore various presentations of narratives and the role of the storyteller to inform, entertain and persuade. Students apply their storytelling, theoretical and technical skills to construct fiction and non-fiction narratives in a variety of media formats.
Independent Study
An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course. Students must have studied at least THREE standard 1.0 units from this course. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent study unit in each course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Independent study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. Principal approval is also required for a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent unit and the third 1.0 unit in a course of study.
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