Creative Industries

Creative Industries - Skills for Work at SCQF level 5

The creative industries combine Technological skills with Creativity and Design. They are of increasing importance in providing employment to young people in Scotland.

Course Outline

This course will help you to develop skills and attitudes which are needed to work in the creative industries sector. You’ll investigate a range of sectors and career opportunities before selecting one sector and job role to focus on. You’ll complete a project by the end of the course. 

This is a creative subject with a technical element, but no previous experience is required. There are lots of ways to contribute to projects that are not obviously ‘creative’ and you’ll practise a wide range of skills to produce a portfolio and take part in practical activities. Since you’ll be working across subjects, this course will help you decide if you want a career spanning a range of sectors or if you want to specialise in one.

Entry Level Recommended

This course is open to any student in S4, S5 or S6. Students should be working towards level 5 or above.

Interview

There will be an informal interview with the Design and Media team to give you more information about the course and to talk to you about your interest in the Creative Industries.

Course Content

You’ll learn through experiences in creative contexts both in and out of college. You could be involved various roles in productions such as:

• product photography

• short promotional or drama video

• music podcast

• promotional website

• scripting and/or illustration for graphic novel 

• product design for client

• end of year showcase.

The course has 4 units: 

Creative Industries: An Introduction – Scotland

Find out about the businesses and organisations that make up and support the creative industries sector in Scotland. Learn about the skills, qualifications and roles that could lead to a career path in this exciting sector.

Creative Industries: Skills Development

Develop your practical skills in a creative, working environment. 

Creative Industries: The Creative Process

Understand the creative process by thinking creatively and working collaboratively.

Creative Industries: Creative Project

Work on a creative project as part of a team – planning, implement and evaluating to reach a shared goal.

Progression - What Next?

The Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative Digital Media would be available to any student who is staying on at school for S5 & S6. Alternatively, you may choose to apply for a full-time creative sector courses at college such as Media, Photography or Design and Illustration.

Location - Clydebank Campus