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LESSON RESOURCE LINK FOR STUDENTS: UNIT 1 & 2
Unit 1: Media Forms, representation and Australian Stories
Unit 2: Narrative across forms

VCE MEDIA: STUDY DESIGN UNIT 1 & 2
UNIT 1: Media Forms, representations and Australian Stories

Area of Study 1: Media Representations 
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain how media representations in a range of media products and forms, and from different periods of time, locations and contexts, are constructed, distributed, engaged with, consumed and read by audiences.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1.

Key knowledge
  • the nature of media representations within and across media products and forms, and from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • media codes and conventions that are used to construct media products and meanings in different media forms
  • the construction of representations within and across products and forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • audience engagement with, and consumption and readings of media representations in different media products and forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • the construction of self, identity and others in media products and forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • the social and institutional relationships between audiences and the media that is created, produced, distributed, consumed and read
  • media language.
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​Key skills
  • describe the nature and form of representations within media products and forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • analyse the media codes and conventions used to construct media products and meanings in different media forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • compare the construction of representations within and across media products and forms from different periods of time, locations and contexts
  • discuss how audiences engage with, and consume and read representations in media products and forms
  • analyse the construction of the representations of self and identity in media products and forms from different
    periods of time, locations and contexts
  • discuss the social and institutional factors influencing the distribution of and relationships between audiences and media representations
  • use media language.

Area of Study 2 Media forms in production
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the media production process to design, produce and evaluate media representations for specified audiences in a range of media forms.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.

Key knowledge
  • the characteristics of specific media audiences and how productions can be designed and produced to engage these audiences
  • stages in the media production process including pre-production, production and post-production
  • media pre-production, production and post-production techniques to represent ideas and achieve particular
    effects
  • media codes and conventions used to construct meaning in media products
  • media technologies used to produce representations in a range of media forms
  • the characteristics of a range of media representations in media forms
  • media production language appropriate to the design, production and evaluation of media representations in a range of media forms.
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Key skills
  • describe the characteristics of specific media audiences and explain how productions can be designed and produced to engage audiences
  • use media pre-production, production and post-production techniques and processes
  • research and apply media design and production techniques to represent ideas and achieve particular effects
  • apply media codes and conventions to construct meaning in media products
  • operate media technologies to produce representations in a range of media forms
  • evaluate the characteristics of a range of media representations in media forms
  • use media language appropriate to the design, production and evaluation of media representations in a range of media forms.

Area of Study 3 Australian stories
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse how the structural features of Australian fictional and non-fictional narratives in two or more media forms engage, and are consumed and read by, audiences.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.

Key knowledge
  • the structure of Australian fictional and non-fictional media stories arising from cultural histories and institutions
  • media codes and conventions used to engage audiences and communicate meaning
  • the influence of the style of media creators and producers in the construction of fictional and non-fictional narratives
  • the impact of institutional, economic, social and political constraints on the production and distribution of fictional and non-fictional narratives
  • how audience engagement with and reception of narratives is affected by their expectation, consumption and prior reading of a range of fictional and non-fictional narratives in a range of contexts
  • media language.
    Key skills
  • analyse structures in Australian fictional and non-fictional media stories arising from cultural histories and institutions
  • analyse media codes and conventions used to engage audiences and communicate meaning
  • analyse the construction of narratives through the fictional and non-fictional style of media creators and
    producers
  • analyse the impact of institutional, economic, social and political constraints on the production and distribution of fictional and non-fictional narratives
  • discuss factors which impact on audience engagement and reception, such as consumption and prior reading of narratives in a range of contexts
  • use media language.

LESSON RESOURCES UNIT 1:
Media Forms, representation and Australian Stories 

IN DEVELOPMENT

UNIT 2: Media Forms, representations and Australian Stories
Area of Study 1: Narrative, style and genre
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse the intentions of media creators and producers and the influences of narratives on the audience in different media forms.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1.
Key knowledge
  • the development and communication of a distinctive style by media creators and producers in the construction of narratives in different media forms
  • the manipulation of media codes and conventions by media creators and producers in the construction of narratives in different media forms
  • the influences of historical and cultural context on the construction of narratives in different media forms
  • the influences of institutional, economic, social and/or political factors and constraints on the work of media professionals
  • notions of audience and engagement and how these influence the construction, production, distribution, consumption and reception of narratives
  • the influence of narratives on audience engagement, consumption and reception in different media forms
  • media language.
​Key skills
  • analyse the distinctive style of media creators and producers in different media forms
  • analyse the structure of narratives in different media forms
  • analyse the influences of historical and cultural context on the construction of narratives in different media forms
  • analyse the influences of institutional, economic, social and/or political factors and constraints on the work of media creators and producers in different media forms
  • analyse and reflect on the way personal values relate to individual interest and engagement in narratives in different media forms
  • analyse the influence of narratives on audience engagement, consumption and reception in different media forms
  • use media language.

Area of Study 2 Narratives in production
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply the media production process to create, develop and construct narratives.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.
Key knowledge
  • media production processes and their relationship to specific media forms
  • construction of narratives using the media production process
  • the roles and responsibilities required in different stages of the media production process
  • technical skills used in the operation of media technologies
  • ethical, legal and community constraints in the production and distribution of media products
  • media language appropriate to the design, production and evaluation of media products.
Key skills
  • design and produce narratives using the stages of the media production process
  • undertake roles and responsibilities within the media production process
  • apply technical skills in the operation of media technologies
  • develop and produce narratives within ethical, legal and community constraints
  • use media language appropriate to the design, construction, production and evaluation of media productions.

Area of Study 3 Media and change

Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the influence of new media technologies on society, audiences, the individual, media industries and institutions.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.
Key knowledge
  • the nature and forms of new media technologies and their relationship to traditional media technologies and forms
  • characteristics of digital media audiences
  • the ways audiences interact and engage with the media as a result of the growth of digital technologies across
    media forms
  • the influence of technological development, media convergence and hybridisation on society, audiences, the individual, media industries and institutions
  • social, ethical and legal issues in the media industry in the last two years

Key skills
  • identify the nature and forms of new media technologies and discuss their relationships to traditional media technologies and forms
  • discuss the characteristics of digital media audiences
  • explain the ways audiences interact and engage with the media as a result of the growth of digital technologies
    across media forms
  • analyse the influence of technological development, media convergence and hybridisation on society, the individual, media industries and institutions
  • analyse social, ethical and legal issues in the media industry in the last two years.

LESSON RESOURCES UNIT  2: 
Narrative across forms

IN DEVELOPMENT
Further General resource for you  
         Educational resource section 
​​        ​ Filmmaking site with education and who to videos
​​        Australian media practicitioner webpage with insightful resources for teaching and learning.         Supporting materials for arts in Australia with information on exhibitions
         Reference to contemporary artists 
         Information with local knowledge on art, media and events around Melbourne and Australia. Lesson ideas and current arts issues.​​​
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PRODUCTIONS: FOR STUDENTS
 
Studio Binder – all in one project management tool
https://app.studiobinder.com/company/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/currentUser/5c9d573e526c1259ae75bebb/projects/5c9d57741a1f361c14a08fc9/document/5c9d57a16be2555af5d045ac
 
ALL YEARS
Studio binder offers application that can house projects – script, storyboards, callsheet, shotlist. Fantastic all in one resource for every student and teacher.

FUSE
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Resource/LandingPage?ObjectId=282e3a2d-b08e-4caa-a956-a1b8beef2178&SearchScope=All
 
ALL YEARS
Fuse is Victorian government intiative for students and media education.
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John Dewey, Art as Experience

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