Emmanuel Catholic College Curriculum Handbook
Year 10

Media

In this practical and analysis subject, students will learn techniques of scripting, filming and producing Media products in film, television and the internet. Students will examine the different forms of media and learn how to decode film language which complements the “viewing” outcome in English.

Students in this subject will work collaboratively with other group members, and will learn different production roles. Year 10 Media Studies is recommended for those students wishing to study Media in Year 11 and 12.

Areas to be studied include the following:

  • Social media/networking/video blogging
  • Hollywood film genre
  • Stop Motion Animation
  • Advertising
  • Reality TV
  • Sound editing
  • Filming Techniques
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Analysis of the Media texts

Assessment
Practical – Media Production tasks that involve planning and storyboarding for the production of film, documentary and audio.

Written – Reflective Practice, Production Analysis and Investigation of the influence of media in different contexts.

Contact Information
Mr Kieran Gherardi
Director of Visual Arts
Kieran.Gherardi@cewa.edu.au