HND Production Arts
This exciting course has been developed with a focus on the film, screen and live events industry. The course will be specifically focussed Textiles and Costume, Prop Design and Scenic Arts with sustainable practice running throughout.
While the SQA award successful students will gain is HND Art & Design, the title of Production Arts will be used throughout the course as it better reflects the content.
The Film, screen and live events industry in Scotland is growing rapidly and as Forth Valley College were recently funded by Screen Scotland to deliver a film and screen qualification for schools, this course has been developed to complement this work and to support the development of this growing industry both locally and nationally.
Throughout the course students will be building knowledge and creative skills in a variety of areas including textiles, costume, 3D design, and applied mixed media. The course combines elements of traditional and contemporary applied design processes.
The course will also be focused on sustainable production practices following the core principles of longevity, reuse and deconstruction throughout.
The course covers concept development, design research, problem solving, presentation of design ideas and design realisation. Please note the course does NOT cover set design.
Content
- This is a practically focussed qualification that supports learners to develop skills in Production Design, namely Props, Costume and Textiles and Scenic Arts
- Making will be informed by practical research and evaluation will be a key part of the process
- The course will include opportunities to engage with industry professionals as appropriate.
- Year 2 will have a focus on Eras with all coursework based on an era of the student’s choice (selected from options)
Career Paths
- Freelance Designer/Maker
- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Assistant art Director
- Community Artist/Designer
- Prep designer
- Wardrobe/Costume Designer
- Scenic Painter
- Curator
Progression
On successful completion of this course students can progress onto a related degree programme.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:
- BA Art and Design - Forth Valley College
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year 1 or 2 of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
All applicants will be required to submit a written statement along with a digital folio of recent artwork
Plus one of the following:
- Two Highers at grade C or above to include Art & Design and, preferably, English. If applicants do not hold Higher English they must possess National 5 English
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media plus Higher Art at grade C or above
- Successful completion of an NC Art & Design or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
- Alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis
Please note that entry to this course is always subject to the applicant producing portfolio of artwork of a suitable level.
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 November 2024, 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
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 8