Introduction to Media Theory is a foundation course for the Creative
Media Production, Graphic Design, Media and Communications and Mass
Communications pathways.
The broad purpose of this unit is to provide learners with an
understanding of the contemporary media landscape and introduce them to
the different traditions of media theory and research. Students will be
invited to reflect on their own media experiences and then relate this
discussion to the study of media theory.
This unit aims to underscore
the importance of theory as an indispensable part of media consumption
and literacy.
Learners will also be required to critically engage with concepts such
as media effects, uses and gratification and reception theory. The unit
also provides opportunities to understand constantly evolving media and
advancing technologies and their ability to recast the way we think,
communicate and live.
- Teacher: Kayode James
Introduction to Digital Technology is a foundation course for the
Creative Media Production, Graphic Design, Media and Communications and
Mass Communications pathways.
This course is designed for secondary school students to understand,
communicate and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal
life, society and the business world. It will expose students to
foundational knowledge in hardware, software, networks, and IT support.
Learners will be required to identify, describe, evaluate, select and
use appropriate technology. Various forms of technologies will be
highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting
the digital world and the legal and ethical constraints which impact on
them.
- Teacher: Desiree Sampson