Foundation Studies in Creative Industries (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
Introduction
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.
Course code
Location:
Dumfries
Duration
Full time 2/3 days per week
Independent study time is also required.
Entry Requirements
- No formal academic qualifications required
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work at National 5 Level
- Student should bring examples of creative work to interview
- Current college students will require a positive progressing learner reference and core skills development
Information and Interview Session Requirements
Portfolio requirements:
- Your portfolio should preferably include work from different subject areas that demonstrate a keen interest in artistic and creative skills, for example Art & Design (drawings, paintings), Photography and Visual Communication (design, typography, animation).
- Please bring a maximum of what you would say are your 10 best pieces of work, such as photographs, artwork, drawings, graphic design, film, paintings, mixed media, 3D artwork, typography and layout, digital files, animation, video, or a combination of all.
- Your portfolio demonstrates your creativity and practical skills in the field of creative industries and highlights your enthusiasm and organisational skills, but most of all it shows your potential.
- Please be prepared to discuss why and how you produced the creative work in your portfolio.
- Applicants who do not bring examples of creative work will be asked to reschedule their appointment.
- You may also be asked to complete a skills test as part of your interview.
Course Content
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.
Assessments
Practical assessments with written work.
Progression
Career Prospects
Additional funding information
(01387) 734000
Selling Points
- Make decisions about your future
- Take part in a range of relevant workshops
- Enhance your digital skills
- Be taught by practicing artists
- Develop skills for employment
- Exhibit your work
- Build a portfolio for progression