High School Block:
Media Studies 120
As technology and media increase human connectedness around the world, it has never been more imperative to understand the role and power that media holds in society. As technology evolves, learners must be prepared to navigate the new complexities of ever-changing media landscapes. Media Studies 120 offers opportunities for learners to take part in critical inquiry and analysis of media in a range of contexts. This course is framed around two key themes: consumption and creation of media. Learners will have an opportunity to explore contemporary issues related to media on global and local scales. In addition to fostering critical skills as media consumers, Media Studies 120 provides a space for learners to develop capacity as critical media creators.
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Consumption
- Critical media literacy
- Codes and conventions
- Media and power
- Economics
- Issues of representation
- Authorship
- Social media practices
- Impacts of technology
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Responsible media practices
- Marketing
- Exploitation
- Misinformation
Creation
- Process
- Genre
- Pre-production
- Production
- Post-production and editing
- Distribution
- Voice
- Meaning making
- Audience
- Local media history and practices
- Legal and ethical considerations