Higher Media
Essential Information
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Media Course Specification
August 2018
Course Reports
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
There was no verification activity at this level in 2017.
- 2018 Higher Media Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 Higher Media Course Report October 2017
- 2016 Higher Media Course Report
- 2015 Higher Media Course Report Oct 2015
- Media Verification Key Messages October 2016
- Media Verification Key Messages October 2015
Assessment
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Resources
Understanding Standards
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (16 minutes) (35.41 MB)
- Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date.
More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
CPD
Events
Media events
These events will focus on the revised course assessment for session 2018-19 onwards. Delegates will take part in workshops, where they will have the opportunity to review and discuss the revised course documents with colleagues. They will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered by senior examining team members.
When and where:
Monday 12 November 2018 - Dunblane Saturday 24 November 2018 - Glasgow To book please register on our booking systemAdditional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.