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Advanced Certificate CreateLab: Visual Design & Content Production (SCQF Level 6)

Launch your creative career with this unique, hands on course powered by bold design and creative use of AI. Take on real briefs, create striking visuals, capture and edit eye catching content whilst mastering content generation and digital workflows. Build a powerful, industry ready portfolio and move confidently towards a career in design.

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Level:

You will study a collection of SQA Units, most of which are at SCQF Level 6 with some at SCQF level 5.

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

Normally 14 Hours per week in college over 35 Weeks

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for aspiring designers, content creators, and visual storytellers who are ready to upgrade their creative skills. It bridges the gap between Art & Design and Graphic Communication subjects, introduces new creative use of Artificial Intelligence skills building a succssful pathway to a career in Graphic Design.

What skills will I learn?

You’ll build a powerful starter pack of creative-industry skills that set you up for success. You’ll learn how to decode briefs like a pro, create inspiring visual mood boards, and turn ideas into strong, creative concepts.You’ll level up your layout, composition, and visual storytelling, working confidently with still and moving images. You’ll use lighting, editing, and production techniques with real purpose—not just guesswork.You’ll stay organised, build a portfolio you’re proud of, present and pitch your ideas with confidence, and use feedback to push your work further. In short, you’ll gain rock-solid creative foundations, hands-on production skills, and the confidence to own your creative voice.

What will I study?

You'll study a range of Units covering the following key areas.Creative Brief UnitsYou’ll learn what a creative brief really is—what it asks for, who it’s aimed at, and how to spot the key requirements. You’ll brainstorm, problem-solve, and turn briefs into strong early design ideas.Content Creation & Production UnitsYou’ll create and refine still and moving images, learning how to edit, correct, and prepare content for both print and digital use.Digital File ManagementYou’ll develop smart file-management habits that keep your work organised, copyright protected, and ready for professional creative workflows.Presenting a Creative ProductYou’ll build confidence presenting your work, clearly explaining your ideas and showing how they’ve developed from concept to final outcome.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

This course is ideal as a foundation for entry to HNC/ HND Visual Communication. You may consider other design related courses including Photography, Media and Communication. Successful Completion of HND Visual Communication normally allows entry to 3rd Year of a University course in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design and other related degree courses.

What career opportunities are there?

Graphic Designer. Image Editor, Content Creator, Advertising, Promotion, Marketing, Social Media etc.