NC Creative Industries - Media
This highly practical course will focus on several areas of media and digital media. Designed to be engaging and relevant to your interests, it aims to equip you with a diverse set of skills and knowledge in both the practical and theoretical aspects of media.
Throughout this course, you will learn skills in areas such as photography, video production, podcasting and social media. These skills will not only make you media-savvy but also open relevant career and progression possibilities. You'll also learn to analyse and create media content, understanding how messages are crafted and delivered to the public in a variety of mediums.
Content
- Video Production
- Radio Production / Podcasting
- Media Analysis
- Social media
- Photography
Career Paths
- Digital media
- Social media
- Journalism
- Film
- Audio production for Radio / Podcasting
Progression
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates may be able to progress in the following areas:
- HND Media Production or equivalent
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Completion of relevant study at SCQF Level 4 preferably including English
- Successful completion of an Access to Creative Industries course
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
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 6