NQ Access to Creative Industries
Ignite your creation passion and explore art, media and sound. Our introductory course provides hand-on exploration in a welcoming, studio-based environment with a wide range of practical projects to kick-start your creative journey.
Discover your potential across these diverse subjects, gaining essential skills for progression to NC Level 5/6 study at Forth Valley College. This interactive course sets the stage for a vibrant future in art and design, media, or sound production.
Turn your creative aspirations into reality and apply for the NQ Access to Creative Industries today.
Content
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Video and Radio Production
- Analysing Media
- Sound Design
- Sound Recording
- Problem Solving
- Team Working
- Communicating Effectively
Career Paths
- This course is a pathway to further study at SCQF Level 5
Progression
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for study within one or more of the creative areas covered by the course.
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
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 4