Foundation Studies in Creative Industries (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5

Course description

You will undertake a range of integrated projects developing skills in shape, line, composition, form, negative space, leading lines, texture, mark making, and colour.   Towards the end of the course, you will be expected to complete a final portfolio project in your chosen area of the creative industries sector. Lessons will take place in general classrooms and through online learning, a considerable amount of time will be spent in our art studios, photographic studios, and Apple Mac labs.  Essential skills for employment or progression to further study will be developed including ICT, Communication, Numeracy, Problem solving and Working with Others. During the course you will work both independently and as a member of a team.

This is an introductory foundation course in creative industries providing a breadth of activities and approaches across a range of media. The programme framework covers three stages to allow learners to explore, create and then present their creative work.   The majority of the course will be spent building skills and expanding your experience across various aspects of creativity, in the areas of Art and Design, Photography and Visual Communication (Graphic Design with Moving Image). This course allows you to explore a variety of creative subjects and become prepared for a job market which expects individuals to have multiple skills and to think in innovative and creative ways. The course has a blended delivery approach including online and face to face study. Your digital skills will be enhanced through creative digital work and elements of online learning.   All learners will study the three areas of the creative industries curriculum offered at the college allowing their artistic and creative skills to flourish in the building of an individual, visually exciting portfolio of work for progression to further study or into employment. 

Learning outcome

The course is designed to provide a foundation to further study in creative industries which then will provide access to employment in a range of careers in the Creative Industries.

Students may apply to progress the National Certificate programmes in Art and Design, Photography or Visual Communication (Graphic Design with Moving Image).