Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media at SCQF level 6
Duration: 1 year
Why Study a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Who Can Apply?
The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Creative and Digital Media is for pupils staying on at school. You can choose an FA as one of your subjects in S5 or S6.
Entry Requirements
- Good level of written/spoken English (level 5 Literacy or Nat 5 English)
- Committed and flexible
- Able to work with others
- Ability to problem solve
Qualifications Gained
- National Progression Award (NPA) Creative and Digital Media: Technologies, Processes and Practices (at SCQF level 6).
- Diploma in Creative Digital Media (4 units).
Participant's viewpoint
This work experience is amazing to have and is sought-after by employers. It has given me knowledge of the workplace that others may not have benefited from, saving employers time with helping me to hit the ground running in the future.
During this course you will learn…
National Progression Award in Creative and Digital Media: Technologies, Processes and Practices
- Creative Industries: An Introduction – Scotland
- Creative Industries: Understanding a Creative Brief
- Media: Understanding the creative process
- Storytelling for the Creative Industries
Diploma in Creative and Digital Media
- Work effectively with others in the Creative Industries
- Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
- Communicating using digital marketing/sales channels
- Use digital and social media in marketing campaigns
Industry Challenge Project
You could do roles such as:
- Broadcast journalist
- TV or film producer
- Lighting technician
- Actor
- Fashion designer
- Graphic designer
- Photographer
Calling all storytellers, techies, designers and creative thinkers. This is a Foundation Apprenticeship that lets you bring your ideas to life.
There’s a career for you in Scotland’s thriving creative industry – whatever your interests. It’s one of Scotland’s most diverse sectors, covering architecture, TV, radio, film, fashion and textiles, cultural heritage, design, journalism, publishing, music, visual arts, gaming and more.
Aberdeenshire Council Delivery
This course may be delivered by Aberdeenshire Council Specialist FA Trainers or in conjunction with a local external provider.
Meta-skills
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop core skills valued by employers, particularly:
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Time management
These transferable skills are necessary and highly desirable for working in a range of other related jobs.
To achieve your qualification you will:
Attend class each week
Be committed to learning new things and completing your work within a given timescale
Learn more about meta-skills here
What can I go on to next?
- Employment in the creative industries.
- University or College: you could continue your studies, gaining a Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) or degree in a number of creative disciplines.
- You could complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 7.
- Graduate Apprenticeship
Case Study
Creative & Digital Media Aberdeenshire Council Foundation Apprenticeship: Josh’s story
How To Apply
Your school will have Foundation Apprenticeships on your course choice form. If it is on the list, tick the right box, after discussing with your Guidance Teacher if necessary.
If you do not see it there, see either your Guidance Teacher or Depute Head to discuss.
