Creative Academy (S5/S6)
Next start date
September 2026
Length of course
1 year
Mode of study
Study in Mareel on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with self-directed study through the week.
Location
Delivered by Shetland Arts in Mareel, this course is suitable for school students with an interest in the Creative Industries or with aspirations to work in sound recording or television production.
Successful completion results in Qualifications Scotland (SQA) awards in Television Production and Sound Production.
By studying this course, you will learn skills in:
- Directing a single camera production
- Basic video camera operations
- Basic video editing
- Sound engineering and production
Entry Requirements
This course is for Secondary 5 & 6 pupils. Please contact your teacher if you are interested.
Progression from Course
Further steps of progression from this course include:
- Direct employment in the Creative Industries
- Entry to Creative Industries courses at UHI and other higher education institutions throughout the UK
Contact
Fraser Mouat
“The course has allowed me to experience the joy of the Creative Industries.”
Zou Ming Brian Sek (Student)