This learning progression is based on the Media Arts Victorian Curriculum and the VCE Media Study Design. It is designed to guide students through a structured approach to analysing media codes and conventions. The table below outlines the progression, including prompts and example questions for each level.
Level | Description | Prompts | Example Questions |
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1 | Basic understanding of codes and conventions | What are media codes and conventions? | What is the difference between a code and a convention? |
2 | Identification of codes and conventions | What are some common codes and conventions in media? | What codes and conventions are present in this advertisement? |
3 | Analysis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions contribute to meaning? | How does the use of lighting in this film contribute to the mood of the scene? |
4 | Evaluation of codes and conventions | How effective are the codes and conventions in conveying meaning? | How successful is the use of camera angles in this music video in creating a sense of intimacy between the artist and audience? |
5 | Synthesis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions work together to create meaning? | How do the use of sound, editing and mise-en-scene in this television show create a particular genre? |
Year Level | Description | Prompts | Example Questions |
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5 | Basic understanding of codes and conventions | What are media codes and conventions? | What is the difference between a code and a convention? |
6 | Identification of codes and conventions | What are some common codes and conventions in media? | What codes and conventions are present in this advertisement? |
7 | Analysis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions contribute to meaning? | How does the use of lighting in this film contribute to the mood of the scene? |
8 | Evaluation of codes and conventions | How effective are the codes and conventions in conveying meaning? | How successful is the use of camera angles in this music video in creating a sense of intimacy between the artist and audience? |
9 | Synthesis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions work together to create meaning? | How do the use of sound, editing and mise-en-scene in this television show create a particular genre? |
10 | Analysis of the relationship between codes and conventions and social values | How do media codes and conventions reflect or challenge social values? | How does the representation of gender in this film reflect or challenge societal norms? |
11 | Analysis of the relationship between codes and conventions and power | How do media codes and conventions contribute to power relationships? | How does the use of lighting and camera angles in this news article influence the audience's perception of the subject? |
12 | Analysis of the interplay between codes and conventions and audience interpretation | How do media codes and conventions shape audience interpretation? | How does the use of symbolism in this advertisement shape the audience's interpretation of the product? |
Year Level | Description | Prompts | Example Questions |
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5 | Basic understanding of codes and conventions | What are media codes and conventions? | What is the difference between a code and a convention? |
6 | Identification of codes and conventions | What are some common codes and conventions in media? | What codes and conventions are present in this advertisement? |
7 | Analysis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions contribute to meaning? | How does the use of lighting in this film contribute to the mood of the scene? |
8 | Evaluation of codes and conventions | How effective are the codes and conventions in conveying meaning? | How successful is the use of camera angles in this music video in creating a sense of intimacy between the artist and audience? |
9 | Synthesis of codes and conventions | How do codes and conventions work together to create meaning? | How do the use of sound, editing and mise-en-scene in this television show create a particular genre? |
10 | Analysis of the relationship between codes and conventions and social values | How do media codes and conventions reflect or challenge social values? | How does the representation of gender in this film reflect or challenge societal norms? |