Teacher in Charge: Mr D. HUTCHINSON
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry (very high literacy component)
FILM DESIGN Design and create a socially responsible film that aims to highlight a topical issue. (10 credits over 2 standards).
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Undertake an environmental action that examines the student's role in eating food in a sustainable way (food miles, vegetarianism, packaging etc).
SOCIAL CHANGE VLOG
Become the author of a blog/vlog that promotes a topical issue, educates the public using corroborated sources and aims to create change in society.
HUMAN RIGHTS INQUIRY
Research and submit your findings in relation to a current human rights issue in the world.
SOCIAL ACTION
Identify something that is wrong in our society and try to bring about real change to policy to make a big difference to people's lives.
JOURNALISM
Students are encouraged to write or record a piece of journalism that is published in the 'real world.'
Course Contribution: Studio Trip $150 (may be subsidised by the Social Studies Department - for optional studio trip)
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Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.