NQ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.
The course supports students to gain foundation level skills in photography, art and video production.
The extensive use of practical based skills for all areas of the course aims to assist participants to progress further onto any one of the main areas of study. The practical activities allow you to work individually and in small groups where teamworking and problem-solving skills are also developed.
By engaging fully with all the course content designed by lecturers who have professional experience in all the areas of study, you will gain valuable insight into how the Creative Industries work. You will also have the opportunity to develop the personal qualities and skills required for further study within Art, Photography, Videography and potentially employment within these areas.
Start date – August 2025
End date – July 2026
SCQF Level - 5
Mode – Full time
Duration - 1 academic year
The course allows you to use industry standard equipment and gain valuable and transferrable skills at a good level. Creativity is the most highly regarded and sought-after employability skill both within the Creative Industries and within the wider jobs market.
Walter Montgomery studies NQ Creative Industries at West Lothian College and he talks about his experience on the course, and what he enjoys most.