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Certificate: Broadcast Media

This 18-week Short Full-Timecourse teaches content creation, including video, camera and podcasting. The emphasis is on hands-on projects and teamwork. Youwill be assessed through practical projects and it is suitable for beginners and those with basic experience. There are no exams.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4

Study Mode:

  • Short full-time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

  • This introductory short full-time course lasts 18 weeks. You are normally timetabled in college over two and a half days per week. You will also be expected to undertake at least another 1 day of study at home or in college.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals interested in creating various forms of content, such as words, pictures, sound, video, and graphics, for diverse purposes. Suitable for beginners or those with basic experience, it emphasizes hands-on projects, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical skills, with assessments based on project completion rather than exams.
This course could lead to the HNC and HND in Media COmmunications where projects include working with external partners and groups to create content for their needs. Examples include Outwith Festival, Fife Cultural Trust (ON Fife), St. Andrews University Laidlaw Music Centre, The BBC Socials, Music Groups and/ or musicians, Theatre and Film producers etc.

What skills will I learn?

On this course you will improve the following skills:

  • Video Camera skills, Lighting skills, Editing skills, Computer and Digital skills.
  • Creative Thinking, Planning, Communication, Problem Solving, Team-work,
  • Employability skills

What will I study?

You'll learn how to respond to a creative brief, plan and execute content creation for a variety of outputs including; Radio, Television, Video, Podcasts etc.
You’ll learn the tricks and techniques to create engaging content designed to entertain or inform audiences.
You'll contribute to our BOOM Student Radio station too, and have the opportunity to work on external projects

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • After successful completion you can join the Short Full-Time Intermediate Certificate: Broadcast Media at SCQF Level 5 starting in February of the following year

What career opportunities are there?

  • Junior positions for creative content creators
  • Social Media content generation
  • Product Merchandising to support Community, Muisc, Art or other career areas