Manurewa High School Manurewa High School

Year 10 Media Studies

10MES
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry
Be confident in reading and writing ability.


The course offers students the opportunities to study and complete practical and theoretical activities. We study stop motion animation and undertake a study of either comedy, horror or action film genre. This course is designed for students who are creative, enjoy using technology and have an interest in media (especially film & television). The course leads to senior Media Studies which involves a strong writing element.

What do we get to do?
- Genre study
- Explore camera shots, angles and story board your own idea for a short film
- Make a stop motion short film from your story board
- Write a film review on a film of your choice