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New Media 10 is a program of studies designed to reflect the changing role of technology in today’s society and the increasing importance of digital media in communicating and exchanging ideas. This course is intended to allow students and educators the flexibility to develop a program of study centred on students’ interests, needs, and abilities, while at the same time allowing for a range of local delivery methods. New Media 10 recognizes that digital literacy is an essential characteristic of the educated citizen. Coursework is aimed at providing students with a set of skills vital for success in an increasingly complex digital world by affording opportunities to demonstrate understanding and communicate ideas through a variety of digital and print media. New Media 10 explores tasks and texts designed to introduce students to the study of new media.

The following are possible focus areas in New Media 10:

·   Media and film studies—suggested content/topics include the globalization of the media industry, influence of media on users’ perceptions, documentaries in the age of digital media, the rise of social media

·   Journalism and publishing—suggested content/topics include the changing roles and structures within news organizations; risks, challenges,
and opportunities associated with professional journalism; and citizen journalism, local journalism, school-based journalism

·   Digital communication—suggested content/topics include blogging, writing for the web, writing for social media, gaming, and podcasting