Media Studies - Mahi Pāpāho

This course is for students interested in journalism, film and media production. You will study the codes and conventions of a film genreand explore the key elements of media production including the process of planning, writing and creating a media product. You will have the opportunity to research, write and create either a documentary or podcast on an issue of personal and or local interest. You will explore representation in the media, examining how the representation of a particular group has been created, the messages, values, and implications of this representation. You will also read and write personal responses to media texts. Assessment types include collaborative and/or individual media production tasks and essays.