Media Production and Analysis (ATAR)
Course Outline
This is the pathway for Year 11 students who are interested in the Media and are suited
for an academic WACE course. This is an examinable course and is a prerequisite for the
Year 12 ATAR course.
The Media Production and Analysis ATAR course aims to prepare all students for a future in
a digital and interconnected world by providing the skills, knowledge and understanding
to tell their own stories and interpret others’ stories. Students learn the languages of
media communication and how a story is constructed using representations. Students
are encouraged to explore, experiment and interpret their world, reflecting and analysing
contemporary life while understanding that this is done under social, cultural and
institutional constraints. Students as users and creators of media products, consider the
important role of audiences and their context.
• Unit 1: This unit involves identifying what is meant by popular culture and considering
the types of media, ideas and audiences from which popular culture evolves. Students
analyse, view, listen to and interact with a range of popular media, develop their own
ideas, learn production skills and apply their understandings and skills in creating their
own productions.
• Unit 2: In this unit students will further their understanding of Journalistic Media.
The breadth of this focus allows teachers to choose learning contexts that are of
contemporary relevance and related to students’ interests.
Assessment Profile
Evidence of levels of achievement of the course outcomes are derived from school based
assessments. Students will be provided with a percentage mark and grade which will be
weighted with Production (50%), Response (30%) and Examinations (20%).
Desirable Qualifications
• Organisation and time management skills are highly desirable, as is an ability to work
independently and in small groups.
• Essay writing skills are essential as the course has a significant written component.
Formal Prerequisites
• A minimum B grade in either Media or English.
Contact:
Mr Brad Minchin
Head of Arts Faculty
[email protected]
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