New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L3 English for Film

L3ENFMF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Cooper.

Students interested in taking this course should have sound reading and writing skills with an interest in Communications and Media. The focus of the course is on reading visual text, rather than written text. Skills acquired would be beneficial for those considering a career in the film industry, communications, broadcasting, and visual media. A writing portfolio, close analysis of film, and a connections essay, are three of the internal assessments on offer. Response to visual text is tested in the external examination.


Learning Areas:

English


Career Pathways

Archivist, Musician, Industrial Designer, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Film/Television Camera Operator, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Journalist, Communications Professional, Conservator, Technical Writer, Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Television Presenter, Marketing Specialist, Data Analyst, Insurance Loss Adjuster


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.