Nelson Media VCE Units 1-4
by Jo Flack (9780170181679)

Nelson Media VCE Units 1-4 (Book)

This is an exciting new edition of the best-selling media book Nelson Media: VCE Units 1–4. It offers a comprehensive coverage of the Study Design and takes account of recent changes in the media, including the rise of Web 2.0. The book is rich with student activities and practical examination advice.

Material new to this second edition includes:

* The ethics of new media
* Updated material on the documentary form to accommodate the popularity of this form in commercial media
* Updated information on changes to the Australian media industry and ownership and to Australian media organisations
* New images and material on the teaching of narrative
* A continued emphasis on Australian film texts, with recent examples
* New texts as examples in the area of Social Values
* An updated chapter on media influence, reflecting the increasing sophistication of this Area of Study.



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Stylish full-colour design to engage students
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A wealth of student activities – individual, small group and whole class
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The most up-to-date information and examples
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A challenging and comprehensive coverage of the study design
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The Nelson Media website includes technology updates, information sheets, articles, web links, photocopiable masters, a bibliography/filmography and sample student work.


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SECTION ONE

Chapter 1 - Welcome to VCE Media

Media VCE Unit 1
Chapter 2 - Representation
Chapter 3 - Technologies of representation
Chapter 4 - New media

Media VCE Unit 2
Chapter 5 - Media production
Chapter 6 - Media industry production
Chapter 7 - Australian media organisations

Media VCE Unit 3
Chapter 8 - Narrative
Chapter 9 - Media production skills
Chapter 10 - Media production design

Media VCE Unit 4
Chapter 11 - Media process
Chapter 12 - Social Values
Chapter 13 - Media influence
Chapter 14 - Media examination skills

SECTION TWO
The language of media analysis and production
Audiovisual productions
Photography
Print productions
Multimedia productions
Glossary
Index



Flack, Jo
Jo Flack has taught Media in Victorian schools for over 20 years. She has been involved in curriculum design and writing for much of that time. She conducts professional development for teachers, lectures students, has written study guides and articles for Metro Magazine and worked as a consultant for the Curriculum Corporation and ACMI. Jo was a member of the VCE Media Study Design reaccreditation committee that designed the VCE Media course. She currently teaches units 1–4 VCE Media and is State Reviewer, an examination marker and chairs the selection panel for Top Designs.

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