HNC Screen and Media Production
In recent years there has been growth in Film and High-End Television production in Scotland, supported by an increased demand for high quality productions across streaming services. This increase in demand is set to continue.
This production based HNC course focuses on the technical and creative skills required to work in the film, screen and related media industries. Through working on a series of creative project briefs, learners will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience and skills in screen production, directing, camera work, lighting, shooting and editing.
Learners will also gain knowledge and skills in audio production for screen, video podcasting and audio podcasting. In addition, learners will gain an understanding of how these industries align with the wider creative industries sector and will gain valuable insights into the practicalities and realities of working within this sector of the creative industries.
The course is delivered at our Stirling Campus by our experienced lecturers using current professional-level production equipment to ensure that learners are equipped with up to date, relevant, and directly transferrable skills. This course is enhanced by regular opportunities to engage in live projects for real life clients leading to a vocational ‘industry ready’ route for anyone who wants to work in high end media content creation.
This course will lead to an HNC award.
After successfully completing the HNC, learners can progress to an HND Screen and Media Production.
This is a new course which replaces the previous HND in Media Production.
Please be aware that the SQA award achieved on completion of this course is the HNC Television. You will also need to apply to SAAS using this course title.
Content
- Technical Production for Screen
- Programme Production for Screen
- Audio and Video Podcasting
- Social Media for Media Industries
- Recording, Editing and Mixing Audio
- Preparing for Work in the Media Industries
- Independent Project Work
Career Paths
- Film / TV Production
- Audio - Podcasting and Radio Production
- High End Content Creation for Multimedia and Social Media Platforms
- Production Management
Progression
- Learners achieving this qualification can progress to an HND in Screen and Media Production at Forth Valley College.
Alternatively, learners achieving this qualification can articulate to year two entry in:
- BA Media and Communication at GCU
- BA TV Radio and Broadcast Production at UWS
- BA Hons Television at City of Glasgow
- BA (Hons) Television at Napier (subject to successful application)
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year one or two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail.
Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two Highers (preferably including English) at C or above.
- Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualifications or units at Level 6
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
Additional requirements:
- A successful interview
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Further advice for full-time applicants:
- Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
- If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account.
- Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
- Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
- If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
- Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
- Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
- If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
- If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
- Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
23 August 2027
Level 8