PDA Gaelic Media SCQF level 8

Professional Development Awards (PDAs) extend or broaden professional or vocational skills and are linked to National Occupational Standards. The PDA in Gaelic Media at SCQF level 8 covers the practical and creative skills required in television programme production.

This PDA in Gaelic Media covers areas such as:

  • communication in Gaelic: advanced operational writing and speaking skills
  • television scripting: factual programmes
  • journalism skills: introduction to industry and practice, television planning and production, analysing and producing radio programmes
  • internet: web development
  • work placement and preparation for employment in the Gaelic creative industries
  • a creative project
  • European media analysis and investigation

This qualification is available through colleges, training providers and some employers. It has been designed to be delivered as a taught course and will normally be available as a combination of workshops and self-directed study.