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ABOUT THIS COURSE
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Level 2 Film & Media Studies is about the Hidden Meanings in Media - the world of meaning that lies just behind the obvious images on TV and film.
Level 2 Film & Media Studies is about the Hidden Meanings in Media - the world of meaning that lies just behind the obvious images on TV and film.
Level 2 Media Studies explores how meaning is created in film, television, and other forms of media, focusing on the hidden messages and ideas that sit beneath what we see on screen. You will learn how media texts are constructed and how they influence audiences through techniques such as camera work, editing, sound, and symbolism.
The course develops your ability to analyse and interpret a range of media texts from different contexts, helping you understand how and why media messages are created. You will also explore how media reflects society and shapes our understanding of the world.
What should I have already achieved?
What should I have already achieved?
Ideally, have explored Media Studies in Year 11
A developing understanding of research skills
A deep interest in film, media and critical literacy
Growing written skills to produce conclusions
A work ethic to meet deadlines to complete a range of internal assessments throughout the year
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
the active exploration of the role of media in society,
the analysis of media products and genres
and creation of media products.
representation of different groups in the media,
narrative techniques used in successful TV and film
the design and planning of Media products,
production techniques as you make your own video.
A BYOD computer capable of running the Adobe CC suite (either Windows or Apple Mac) is strongly recommended. All students are expected to learn video editing.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
The skills developed in Level 2 Media Studies are valuable across a wide range of career pathways because they focus on understanding how meaning is created in film, television, and other media. This includes recognising the “hidden meanings” behind images, messages, and storytelling choices that shape how audiences interpret media.
These skills are particularly useful in careers such as film and television production, journalism, advertising, public relations, and digital content creation. In these industries, professionals need to understand how media influences audiences and how to create messages that are clear, engaging, and purposeful.
Level 2 Media Studies also supports pathways in creative industries such as filmmaking, screenwriting, directing, and editing, where understanding visual storytelling, symbolism, and audience impact is essential.
In addition, the ability to critically analyse media is valuable in many other fields, including marketing, communications, and media research, where interpreting messages and understanding audience response is important.
Overall, this course helps develop the ability to think critically about media and understand deeper meanings--a skill that will be helpful in tertiary study.
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