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MEDIA
Is it for me? ●
You will enjoy ●
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this subject if:
What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
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You like to use media in different ways for
communication.
You would like to create media content.
You enjoy opportunities for team working.
You enjoy thinking creatively.
Media contexts
Key aspects of media literacy: categories,
language, representation, narrative, audience and
institution
Planning, researching and decision-making
Effective communication, including questioning,
opinion, reflection
Using creative and critical thinking to synthesise ideas
and arguments
National 5 is a good preparation for undertaking the
Higher Media course.
National 5 is recognised by colleges and employers.
Media texts are all around us and we hope you will
continue to question and enjoy them into later life.
ENGLISH
Is it for me? ●
You will enjoy ●
this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
You enjoy different ways of working including whole class,
small group and individual tasks.
If you are ready to take on more independent work,
including producing two pieces of writing for a folio.
If you are keen to learn about some of the best texts
produced by Scottish authors.
You are ready to sit unit assessments during the year and
an exam at the end of the course
Understanding, analysing and evaluating detailed texts of
all kinds
Creating, structuring and producing detailed spoken and
written responses
Developing further knowledge about language
Planning, researching and decision-making
Effective communication, including questioning, opinion,
reflection
Using creative and critical thinking to synthesise ideas and
arguments
The course gives you access to a range of texts which we
hope you will continue to enjoy into later life. Higher
English is required for many university and college courses
as well as developing important skills for independent
study.