NPA Level 6 in Filmmaking

The National Progression Award (NPA) is an ideal choice for learners currently in school or those who have recently completed their school education. It's also suitable for individuals progressing from a SCQF Level 5 Award. Dive into the world of knowledge and skills development with this versatile programme.

This NPA provides an excellent opportunity to further your knowledge and skills in a variety of subject areas. It serves as a bridge between different educational stages, making it accessible to those currently pursuing their education and those transitioning into further studies or the workforce.

For learners who are still in school or have recently left, the NPA offers a structured and supportive environment to continue their educational journey. It allows them to explore new subjects, expand their horizons, and prepare for future academic pursuits or career pathways.

The Award

This NPA develops knowledge and understanding of film and media together with practical, technical, and transferable skills such as resource management, problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

The qualification has two mandatory units:

• Film and the Film Industry: An Introduction, and
• Creative Project

Together with optional units that range across feature writing, storytelling, and the creative process, to directing, video editing, and media photography.

Employment and Progression

The NPA in Film and Media provides candidates with opportunities to progress to a range of other qualifications such as the National Certificate in Creative Industries at SCQF Level 7. Progression to an HNC/HND or a degree programme in a related area would be dependent on the learner's portfolio of qualifications and/or experience.

The NPA is suitable for learners who are at school or who may have just left school. or progressing from a SCQF Level 5 Award.

The principal aim of the NPAs in Film and Media is to offer learners an introduction to Film and Media and a platform from which school pupils, college students, community-based learners, and others can access, enjoy, understand, create, explore, and share the film in all its forms. It aims:

• To enable the integration of technological, production, and creative skills.
• To develop study, research, and investigative skills.
• To provide academic stimulus and challenge, and foster an enjoyment of the subject.
• To develop transferable skills including the Core Skills of Communication, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Problem Solving, and Working with Others.
• To develop skills in planning, reviewing, and resourcing.
• To develop skills in critical analysis, evaluation, and reflective practice.

The NPA in Film and Media provides candidates with opportunities to progress to a range of other qualifications such as the National Certificate in Creative Industries at SCQF Level 7. Progression to an HNC/HND or a degree program in a related area would be dependent on the learner's portfolio of qualifications and/or experience.

Mandatory Units

• Film and the Film Industry: An Introduction
• Creative Project

Optional units

Learners must select two of the following optional units:

• Media: Feature Writing
• Storytelling for the Creative Industries
• Media: Understanding the Creative Process
• Media: Directing a Single Camera Production
• Media: Lighting for Single Camera
• Media: Sound Recording for Single Camera
• Media: Basic Video Editing
• Digital Media: Video Editing
• Media: Basic Video Camera Operations
• Creative Industries: Skills Development
• Media: An Introduction to the Media Industry