Calling all storytellers, techies, designers and creative thinkers! This is a Foundation Apprenticeship that lets you bring your ideas to life.
There’s a career for you in Scotland’s thriving creative industry – whatever your interests. It’s one of our most diverse sectors, covering subjects such as:
- architecture
- TV, radio, film and video
- fashion and textiles
- cultural heritage
- design
- journalism
- publishing
- music
- visual arts
- gaming
- social media
You could do roles such as:
- broadcast journalist
- TV or film producer
- lighting technician
- actor
- fashion designer
- graphic designer
- photographer
What’s the qualification?
You’ll gain a Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media. That’s the same level of learning as an SQA Higher, which is SCQF Level 6.
Your qualification includes:
Level 6
- a National Progression Award (NPA) in Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 6
- core units of a Diploma in Creative Digital Media at SCQF Level 7
- a media project unit at SCQF Level 6
- a work placement
What will I learn?
As part of your National Progression award, your topics will include:
- Creative Industries: An Introduction – Scotland
- Creative Industries: Understanding a Creative Brief
- Media: Understanding the Creative Process
- Storytelling for the Creative Industries
For your Diploma units, you’ll be assessed as part of your work placement. You’ll learn how to:
- work with others in the creative industries
- communicate using digital marketing/sales channels
- use digital and social media in marketing campaigns
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop meta-skills. Employers value these skills, which include:
- communication
- problem-solving
- working with others
- time management
You’ll need these transferable skills for working in a range of other related jobs.
Where could it take me?
Your Foundation Apprenticeship gives you lots of options, including:
- Modern Apprenticeship: When you complete your Foundation Apprenticeship, you’ll have achieved core units of the Modern Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media. You’ll have the right skills and experience to do a related Modern Apprenticeship. These could include Creative and Cultural or Digital Applications.
- further education: Continue your studies at college with an HNC or HND in a creative or digital subject. Your workplace experience will support your college application.
- university: All Scottish universities recognise Foundation Apprenticeships as equal to SQA Highers. You’ll already have experience in the industry – this will make your UCAS stand out from the crowd. This apprenticeship also provides you with 42 UCAS tariff points. Find out about points on the UCAS website
- straight to a job: Use your qualification and work experience to find a job in the creative industries.
