This course is suitable for school students with an interest in the creative industries or with aspirations to work in sound recording or television production.

Next start date
September 2025
Mode of study
Study in Mareel on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with self-directed study through the week.
Length of course
1 Year
Location
Mareel

Course Content

By studying this course, you will learn skills in:

  • Directing a single camera production
  • Basic video camera operations
  • Basic video editing
  • Sound engineering and production

Entry Requirements

This course is for Secondary 5 & 6 pupils. Please contact your teacher if you are interested.

Qualifications

Upon completion of this course, you will have two group awards:

  • SQA National Progression Award in Media: Television Production
  • SQA National Progression Award in Sound Production

Progression from Course

Further steps of progression from this course include:

  • Moving into direct employment in the industry
  • Creative-based HNCs and degrees at UHI Shetland or your preferred place of study
Contact
Fraser Mouat
Telephone
Email