Media Studies 120

Course Content: This is a semester course that offers students an opportunity to foster critical skills as media consumers and provides a space to develop a capacity as media creators. As technology evolves, learners must be prepared to navigate the new complexes of ever- changing media landscapes. It is important to understand the role and power that media holds in society. Media literacy expands traditional literacy to include new forms of reading, representing and communicating. The big challenge for students in this course is to foster “a critical eye” as we explore media and also to keep an “open mind” and be respectful of various opinions and viewpoints.

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Grading:

Consumption: 50%

Critical literacy skills; Evaluate messages; Identify issues; Determine voices that are present or absent

Creation: 50%

Communicate ideas; Consider the variety of audiences and purposes; Apply key media literacy concepts as creators

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 60% to pass this course. There is a final assessment.

Final mark from the units will be calculated for 60%, 75% or 90%.

Final Assessment: 40%, 25%, or 10% (adjusted as per the Attendance Incentive Policy).

Extra Help: If at any time a student is having difficulty in the course, extra help is available upon a student’s request.

Absenteeism: Any student who misses a class is responsible for the material he/she misses.

Note: Students may be required to do some work outside of classroom time. It is necessary for students to do the required assignments or their lack of participation will be addressed according to school policy.

Course outline is subject to change