NC Media

This course offers a fantastic introduction to the exciting world of 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 dive into hands-on activities, such as photography, basic web development, video production, and radio interviewing and podcasting. These skills will not only make you media-savvy but also open up exciting career and progression possibilities. You'll also learn to analyse and create media content, understanding how messages are crafted and delivered to the public.

  • Introduction to the Media Industry
  • Video Production
  • Radio Production / Podcasting
  • Media Analysis
  • Social media
  • Photography
  • Basic Web Development

  • Digital media
  • Social media
  • Journalism
  • Film
  • Audio production for Radio / Podcasting

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates may be able to progress in the following areas:

  • HND Media
  • BA(Hons) Digital Media

One of the following:

  • Four National 4 awards (or equivalent) 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

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

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 6