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Course overview

This course will introduce you to a broad range of creative and technical skills in media production, and give you an understanding of the reality of the sector and possible progression paths and future careers. 

It will suit people who want to pick up some basic skills and knowledge in media production, people returning to education after some time, moving from general to more specialised learning, or those who are looking to make a career change. 

The emphasis is on project work and you will develop practical skills and theoretical understanding while working on a series of short audio, visual and interactive media productions.

You will work both individually and in groups, and perform a variety of production roles and tasks over the duration of the course, from researching ideas through recording and editing media to presenting your final productions to others.

You will be encouraged to develop effective working practices and professional behavours across a range of stimulating and increasingly demanding activities and you will be encouraged to take increasing responsibility for your own learning as the course progresses.

The awarding body for the qualification is the internationally recognised and highly regarded University of the Arts London (UAL). On successful completion of the course you will attain a Level 2 Award in Creative Media Production and Technology which is equivalent to SCQF Level 5 (Nat 5).

Course description

What you will learn

  • Introduction to creative media methods and skills
  • Introduction to production techniques in creative media
  • Understanding an audience in creative media production
  • Contextual research for creative media production
  • Exploring audio production and technology
  • Exploring visual production and technology
  • Exploring interactive media production and technology
  • Project management and delivery in creative media production

Entry requirements

  • Minimum of three passes at SCQF Level 4/Nat 4

Progression

  • UAL Level 3 Creative Media Production and Technology
  • Film and Television Production SQA Level 6

Career opportunities

Entry-level jobs in the creative media industries include:

  • Floor runner
  • Production runner
  • Locations assistant
  • Production assistant/trainee
  • Camera assistant/trainee
  • Edit assistant/ trainee
  • Art technician
  • AV technician
  • Social media content developer

Further training and/or education may be required

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 24/08/2026 to 11/06/2027 Cost: £1008
Venue details

Sighthill Campus

Bankhead Avenue

Edinburgh

Course provider

Edinburgh College