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Overview
This course provides the knowledge and skills you'll need to kick-start your career in the creative media industry. The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience within the media industry. Highly practical, it prepares you for a wide variety of media occupations (please see the "After the Course" section, below, to find out more).
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
- You'll be given a short written exercise (around 200 words) so we can review your writing style, syntax, spelling and grammar.
What you study
You’ll study:
- Making Music Videos.
- Presenting for Radio.
- Presenting for TV.
- Media Project.
- Social Networking.
- Film and the Film Industry.
After the course
You may be able to progress to junior level posts in the Media Industry.
Continuing Study
Successful students can progress to a range of courses within the college, such as HNC Media, HNC Media with Journalism, HND Practical Journalism, HNC/D Creative Industries: Television.
Any application will be subject to places being available and certain conditions.
How the course is taught
Teaching on this course employs a wide variety of experiences, from tutor-led lectures to individual and group work around a project-based delivery. Emphasis will be placed on an individual student-centred approach to learning. You'll benefit from a variety of guest speakers and industry-based projects.
The course is taught through a mixture of online and on campus teaching. This is delivered through a variety of approaches, from tutor delivery to breakout rooms and one-to-one delivery, incorporating a variety of presentations, quizzes and discussions.
Dress code
While our dress code is informal, football colours of any kind would not be welcome.