Why study VCE Media?
RATIONALE (Taken from the 2012 Study Design)
VCE Media provides students with the opportunity to analyse media products and concepts in an
informed and critical way. Students consider media texts, technologies and processes from various
perspectives, including an analysis of structure and features. They examine industry production and
distribution context, audience reception and the media’s contribution to and impact on society. This
aspect of the study is integrated with the individual and collaborative design and production of media
representations and products.
VCE Media supports students to develop and refine their analytical, critical, creative thinking and
expression. Students strengthen their communication skills and technical knowledge. This study
is relevant for students who wish to pursue further formal study at tertiary level or in vocational
education and training settings. The study provides knowledge and skills in creative thinking, planning,
analysis, creative expression and communication valuable for participation in and contribution towards
contemporary society.
VCE Media provides students with the opportunity to analyse media products and concepts in an
informed and critical way. Students consider media texts, technologies and processes from various
perspectives, including an analysis of structure and features. They examine industry production and
distribution context, audience reception and the media’s contribution to and impact on society. This
aspect of the study is integrated with the individual and collaborative design and production of media
representations and products.
VCE Media supports students to develop and refine their analytical, critical, creative thinking and
expression. Students strengthen their communication skills and technical knowledge. This study
is relevant for students who wish to pursue further formal study at tertiary level or in vocational
education and training settings. The study provides knowledge and skills in creative thinking, planning,
analysis, creative expression and communication valuable for participation in and contribution towards
contemporary society.
Structure
The study is made up of four units.
Unit 1: Representation and technologies of representation
Unit 2: Media production and the media industry
Unit 3: Narrative and media production design
Unit 4: Media: process, influence and society’s values
The study is made up of four units.
Unit 1: Representation and technologies of representation
Unit 2: Media production and the media industry
Unit 3: Narrative and media production design
Unit 4: Media: process, influence and society’s values