Digital Content Creation NQ Level 5
What is special about this course?
NPA Content Creation is designed to help you create professional content for online and social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitch and Podcasts. The course will cover the planning and production of digital images, video, audio and animation.
Entry requirements
An interest in creating content for social media and websites.
This course introduces learners to techniques that are important in the digital media sector, such as audio, still images, animation and moving images.
The subjects will cover:
- Digital Media Images
- Digital Media Audio (Podcasts)
- Moving Images (Video)
- Introduction to Computer Animation
- Animation Fundamentals
- Digital Media Elements for Applications (Icons)
Equipment
Internet connection and a suitable device with headphones, microphone and camera (minimum spec) is required. Please email us if you have any concerns about connectivity or equipment.
Adobe Licenses will be provided to students working at home for the period of their studies.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Online
Online in the evenings, 2 nights per-week, plus additional study and assessment time.
Classes will be recorded to allow flexibility i.e. for students with families.
How long will my course last?
34 WeeksHow will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by means of a combination of practical tasks and open and closed book assessments throughout the year. You may have to attend a college centre or other exam centre for some of these – we can discuss this with you on application.
Where can I study my course?
- From anywhere with an internet connection including your local college centre
Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
August 2023
Fees
| Scottish Fee | RUK* Fee | International Fee |
|---|---|---|
| £360.00 | £1200.00 | £1200.00 |
Funding
A Fee Waiver or funding of up to £200 could be available to help with payment of course fees, depending on your personal circumstances. This support will be available for people who are 16 or over, living in Scotland and either in low paid work or actively seeking work. To be eligible, you must have income of £22,000 a year or less, or be on certain benefits. You will also not be undertaking any secondary, further or higher education, SDS funded training or participating on the Community Jobs Scotland programme. Please contact your local college centre for more information about eligibility, or call us on 01397 874000.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of the NPA, at the discretion of the centre, learners may also progress directly onto the following HN programmes: HNC Digital Design with Web Development.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
I'm really glad I found this course. The lecturer has been great so far and we've already talked about how I can take my skills to the next level. I would encourage anyone to get involved.
John Arthur Paul
Apply for Digital Content Creation NQ Level 5
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI West Highland. Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI West Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.