Newstart - Creative Industries

This 19-week course is aimed at learners who want to experience a range of creative subjects whilst simultaneously improving their core skills. Learners will also attend workshops which will facilitate personal development.

Personal learning plans will also provide support to learners when applying for future courses.

Core skills sessions are a compulsory element of the course.

This course - aimed at SCQF Level 4/5 - centres upon an introduction to creative industries and will involve practical workshops.

Project work will be decided by a combination of the student cohort, staff expertise and available access to specialist accommodation.

Project work can include: painting, drawing, digital media, photography, sculpture, music, radio and more.

Content

 

  • Creative Industries
  • Creative Industries: Basics
  • Creative Industries: Practical skills development
  • Creative Industries: Pre-Production
  • Creative Industries: Production
  • Art

Career Paths

  • Sound Production
  • Media
  • Photography
  • Scriptwriting
  • All students will receive individual guidance and support to help them make decisions about their future

Entry requirements

  • Selection will be by individual interview
  • References may be required

More Info

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Stirling Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

15 January 2024

SCQF Level

Level 4