Radio Broadcasting NPA SCQF 5 and Journalism NPA SCQF 6 (SCP)

Course description

This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.

The media industry is experiencing significant growth with radio and TV journalism now having a wider reach than ever.  This industry focussed, project-based course will provide real insight and experience of working in the Radio Broadcast and Journalism sector.  Sitting within the school of Media, the course will cover:

• Radio programme production
• Interviewing skills
• Presenting for radio and TV
• Feature and news writing
• Research for journalism
• Website development

Completion of the course will be through realistic, industry-focussed projects in the role of a journalist, presenter, producer (including audio content production/podcast), and communication/PR.

The assessment of the course is through the participation and submission of creative projects, resulting in two NPA qualifications at SQCF L5 and L6, allowing for progression onto a range of Broadcast Media (Film and TV), and Media and Comms courses in Higher Education. 

What you will learn

NPA Radio Broadcast (L5)

• Media: Radio Interviewing
• Media: Presenting for Radio and TV
• Media: Radio Journalism
• Media: Making a Radio Programme

NPA Journalism (L6)

• Research and Interview Skills for Journalism
• Feature Writing
• News Writing for Print
• Basic Website Development

Learning outcome

• HNC Digital Journalism and Media
• HND Television
• HND Audio Visual Production