
Media Studies 201
Level 2 Media Studies consists of 6 Achievement Standards and 1 Unit Standard. It is a combination of both theory and practical work. The practical work is carried out in Term Three. The Unit Standard and four Achievement Standards are internally assessed. These assessments take place in Terms 2 and 3 and make up 19 credits.
Two Achievement Standards are externally assessed in the forms of exams at the end of the year and count for 6 credits.
NCEA Assessment Dates and Deadlines.
30 April Close read unfamiliar text AS90277 3 credits
14 May Investigate how audiences interact with media US7467 4 credits
25 June Explain the use of narrative conventions AS90280 3 credits
5 October Design and produce a media product AS90281 6 credits
5 October Utilise technology AS90282 3 credits
Next Deadline
25 June Narrative Conventions
School Examinations
Term 2: June 11-14 Representation of youth
Term 3: Sept 10-14 Genre Study: Road Trips
NCEA Examination:
22 November 2.00 9m College Hall
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