Module notes

HSC English Advanced
Module C: Representation and Text
This module requires students to explore various representations of events, personalities or situations.
Examine closely the variety of representations portrayed in a range of texts. You need to look at texts that reflect events, personalities or situations. The texts should give a range of perspectives and points of view.
They evaluate how medium of production, textual form, perspective and choice of language influence meaning. The study develops students’ understanding of the relationships between representation and meaning.

Make judgements about what the composer of the text has to say about an event, personality or situation. Give an opinion and develop a response about the ways it was presented. A personal response can provide a greater degree of insight and engagement.
Each elective in this module requires the study of one prescribed text offering a representation of an event, personality or situation. Students are also required to supplement this study with texts of their own choosing which provide a variety of representations of that event, personality or situation. These texts are to be drawn from a variety of sources, in a range of genres and media.
A range of related texts from a variety of media will help develop your understanding of representation and the language of representation. The selection and analysis of substantial texts shows a conceptual understanding of the ideas, perspectives and language of representation.
Students explore the ways in which different media present information and ideas to understand how various textual forms and their media of production offer different versions and perspectives for a range of audiences and purposes.

Examine how the media of production shows different perspectives and opinions. A close examination of the purpose and audience will inform the means of production.
Students develop a range of imaginative, interpretive and analytical compositions that relate to different forms and media of representation. These compositions may be realised in a variety of forms and media.
Responses can involve a variety of compositions forms, media and genres. The related texts can indicate the ways composers use the media to present their perspectives and points of view. Compositions should reflect the range of texts you have studied.
(English Stage 6 Syllabus, p 52)