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Intermediate Certificate: Creative Industries: Broadcast Media

Kickstart your creative journey! Learn to craft content for multiple media, master tech basics, and collaborate on real projects. Pitch ideas, solve problems, and build teamwork skills. Hands-on learning, minimal writing—your creativity takes the lead.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5

Study Mode:

  • Short full-time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Feb 2026

Duration:

  • Starting in Semester 2 (February) This Short Full-time course lasts 17 weeks
  • You are normally timetabled in over 2-3 days.
  • You will also be expected to undertake additional study or project work at home or on campus

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to make engaging content across different formats. You will work on real projects, respond to creative briefs, and build employable skills like teamwork and problem-solving.

What skills will I learn?

Master the tech behind cameras, sound, and lighting while building creative content skills. Learn editing, pitching, and presenting, plus essential workplace abilities—planning, teamwork, problem-solving, and digital know-how. Gain practical experience that employers value and set yourself up for success in media and production careers.

What will I study?

  • You'll study and use equipment to create digital content for Radio, Television/ Video, Audio Production (Podcasting) and Social Media.

  • You will be acquiring technical experience and knowledge and skills across the three inter-connected areas. You'll also contribute to our BOOM Student Radio station too. Your content creation skills will increase significantly.

  • Assessment is hands-on and project-based, with minimal written work—so it is all about practical experience and creativity.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

Your future, your choice! Explore creative courses that build real-world skills and open doors to exciting careers. Most students level up to SCQF 6, but if you’re ready to push further, SCQF 7 could be your next big move.Level 6
  • Broadcast Media at SCQF 6 or
  • Sound Production at SCQF 6 or
  • Photography SCQF 6
Level 7
  • HNC Media & Communication
  • HNC Visual Communication
  • HNC Sound Production

What career opportunities are there?

Dreaming of a creative career? The media world is full of opportunities! You could become:
  • Podcast Producer
  • Video Editor
  • Camera Operator
  • Social Media Creator
  • Sound Technician… or go freelance and make your own path!

Start building your future today!

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