In this course, we'll continue to explore various texts and develop skills related to both Media Studies and English. So far this year we've finished a novel study of Project Hail Mary, and viewed a few films and documentaries. This term, we'll explore some other visual texts, doing some in-depth film analysis in the process. The texts will be more or less decided by the class, but they will inevitably be creepy and geeky.
We'll have lots of discussions, and complete a range of activities related to design and film. You will:
- Analyze how directors craft compelling characters, build suspenseful plots, and create worlds that come alive.
- Learn how to translate stories from the page to the screen, exploring techniques like storyboarding, character design, and basic screenplay writing.
- Develop your digital drawing skills, learn to use cool software, and unleash your imagination to create stunning visuals.
Note: This course will give you a head start on future Media Studies assessments (the idea is that you'll be set up to do Media Studies as a L2 and L3 subject after completing this course), but depending on interest, there will be some L1 English assessments on offer as well. You won't be instructed to complete any set assessments in this class, but you have the option of completing whichever ones best fit your learning.