Module Outline
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Media Studies 3
Media Studies 3
Module
National Code
State Code
70133
70133
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/1994
Field of Education
100799 - Communication And Media Studies, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To develop a critical understanding of the workings
of the media, to stimulate any treatment interest in
countering stereotyping, bias and unfair media.
To enable students to study in some depth, topics
which are of value and interest to them.
To foster the development of oral, written,
comprehension skills through examining various
aspects of the media.
of the media, to stimulate any treatment interest in
countering stereotyping, bias and unfair media.
To enable students to study in some depth, topics
which are of value and interest to them.
To foster the development of oral, written,
comprehension skills through examining various
aspects of the media.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
1 Participate in group sessions with guest speakers. Prepare at least 3
questions and pose 1 question to the guest speaker. Summarise in written form
the question and response. 20%
2 Examine two current events in considerable detail. Identify a number
of different viewpoints, suggesting why a person would hold this viewpoint.
How adequately did the media present this issue? (Present this assignment to
the class) 40%
3 Write up a project based on an in-depth study of 2 particular aspects
of the media (ie. advertising, soapies, news, feature stories, short story
(drama). Compare: construction (ie. language style, use of stereotyping, bias),
type of audience, presentation of social issues, educational/entertainment
value, impact 40%
4 Alternate to (2) and (3). Design an appropriate assessment strategy
with a clearly assessable outcome.
1 Participate in group sessions with guest speakers. Prepare at least 3
questions and pose 1 question to the guest speaker. Summarise in written form
the question and response. 20%
2 Examine two current events in considerable detail. Identify a number
of different viewpoints, suggesting why a person would hold this viewpoint.
How adequately did the media present this issue? (Present this assignment to
the class) 40%
3 Write up a project based on an in-depth study of 2 particular aspects
of the media (ie. advertising, soapies, news, feature stories, short story
(drama). Compare: construction (ie. language style, use of stereotyping, bias),
type of audience, presentation of social issues, educational/entertainment
value, impact 40%
4 Alternate to (2) and (3). Design an appropriate assessment strategy
with a clearly assessable outcome.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6907 | Vocational Entrance | Accredited course |