NC Media - Film & Television
In recent years there has been growth in Film and High End Television production in Scotland, supported by an increased demand for high quality productions across streaming services.
This has led to new screen studio developments and expansion of existing facilities in Scotland and a shortage of workers with the necessary skills.
This production-based course will introduce learners to the film and television industries and provide an understanding of job roles and functions within the sector and the commercial and cultural factors affecting the film and television industries. Learners will be introduced to the creative process and develop skills in analysing film and television productions and scriptwriting.
Learners will gain key practical skills in shooting and editing, lighting and sound and directing through practical production projects.
Content
This course develops knowledge and understanding of film and television production together with practical and technical skills.
- Introduction to the Film and Television Industries
- Analysing Media Content
- The Creative Process
- Scriptwriting
- Video Camera Operations
- Video Editing
- Lighting for Video
- Sound for Video
- Directing a Production
- Assisting on a Production
Career Paths
- As a runner
- Production assistant
- Camera assistant
- Sound assistant
- Lighting assistant
Progression
- 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
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• 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
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Stirling Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6