NPA Digital Media SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6
The NPAs in Digital Media at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 introduce learners to techniques that are important in the digital media sector, such as audio, still images and moving images. In addition to developing knowledge and understanding of digital media, learners will develop practical, technical and transferable skills - including oral, written and evaluation abilities.
The NPAs in Digital Media qualifications are revisions of NPA Digital Media Basics, NPA Digital Media Editing and NPA Digital Media Production.
Alternative assessment guidance
This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.
Qualification structure
The NPA Digital Media at SCQF level 4 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).
Group award code: GN59 44 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPA Digital Media at SCQF level 5 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).
Group award code: GN58 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPA in Digital Media at SCQF level 6 consists of 3 mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points)
Group award code: GP8A 46 (18 SCQF credit points)
See the group award specification for the full list of mandatory and optional units.
Qualification structure (443 KB)
How to assess
Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed-book and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.
Integrated assessment and/or e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.
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Why study this qualification
The NPAs in Digital Media at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 are suitable for:
- learners wishing to develop and enhance their digital media skills to support their learning across a wide range of curricular areas
- senior school pupils who will undertake one of the qualifications as a broadening of the Computing Science curriculum
- students at colleges who will be using the NPAs within full or part-time college programmes
- adults returning to education with an interest in developing digital media skills in order to access a career in this field
These qualifications are also suitable for broadening the curriculum in the senior phase of school by providing all pupils, not just those with a vocational interest in computer science, with the experience of a contemporary technological subject and the opportunity to gain skills that can be used in future employment.
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following (or equivalent qualifications and/or experience):
- any one of the component units, done on a free-standing basis
- National 2 Information and Communications Technology
- National 3/4/5/6 Computing Science
Employment and progression
The level 4 award could provide progression to:
- NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 4/5
- NPA in Computer Networks and Systems SCQF level 5
- NPA in Software Development SCQF level 4
- NPA in Digital Media Animation SCQF level 5
- NPA in Computers and Digital Photography SCQF level 5
- NPA in Cyber Security SCQF level 5
- NPA PC Passport SCQF level 4/5
- NPA Web Design SCQF level 5
- National 5 Computing Science
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- NPA Digital Media Production SCQF level 6
- NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 5/6
- NPA in Computer Networks and Systems SCQF level 5
- NPA in Software Development SCQF level 4
- NPA in Digital Media Animation SCQF level 5
- NPA in Computers and Digital Photography SCQF level 5
- NPA in Cyber Security SCQF level 5/6
- NPA PC Passport SCQF level 4/5/6
- NPA Web Design SCQF level 5
- National 5 Computing Science
This is not an exhaustive list. There are many other appropriate full-time and part-time courses at SCQF levels 5 and above in a wide range of subject areas.
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- NC Computing with Digital Media at SCQF level 6
- HNC Digital Design and Web Development
This is not an exhaustive list. There are many other appropriate full-time and part-time courses at SCQF levels 6 and above in a wide range of subject areas.
Qualification structure
The NPA Digital Media at SCQF level 4 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).
Group award code: GN59 44 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPA Digital Media at SCQF level 5 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).
Group award code: GN58 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPA in Digital Media at SCQF level 6 consists of 3 mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points)
Group award code: GP8A 46 (18 SCQF credit points)
See the group award specification for the full list of mandatory and optional units.
Qualification structure (443 KB)