SQA News 9 February 2023

Submission of digital files for coursework assessment

Information for centres presenting in Art and Design, Media, Music: Portfolio and Music Technology 

Centres are required to submit audio visual and/or digital assessment materials to SQA on behalf of their candidates. This is currently done by saving files on to a pen drive or CD for the following subjects and levels: 

* Please note that this applies to work that is impractical to view as a hard copy. The new platform outlined below can be used to submit final pieces and design solutions for moving image, animation, and website design. All candidates are still required to submit physical portfolios. 

In response to feedback, we are developing a platform for the upload of digital files for these subjects only. This will provide an upgrade to the existing process, including secure sharing of multiple files between centres and SQA, as well as establishing a digital audit trail for each file. 

We are aiming to provide this platform in early March and will advise of further progress nearer that time. We will also publish subject-specific information during week commencing Monday 20 February and a system user guide prior to the opening of the service. We will upload these documents to SQA Connect.  

Centres are asked to use this new platform for the submission of digital files in 2023 for the above subjects unless you encounter problems with technology, or you have already saved files to a pen drive or CD.  

You will still be required to complete and submit physical flyleafs and EX6 forms for all externally assessed coursework. We will send this stationery to you in the next few days.  

If you have any questions about the submission of assessment materials for these subjects, please contact Script Management on 0345 213 6612 (option 2) or script.management@sqa.org.uk.