Local young people are being offered a stepping stone into a new era for Stirling at the heart of Scotland’s film and TV industry.
The site will continue to be owned by the council but an operator will be appointed to run the studios and the project hoping to attract both UK and global productions and screen stars. Now a new School Partnership course – at SCQF Level 5/6 - for senior phase pupils from secondary schools across Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk will begin in August 2024, and be delivered by Forth Valley College’s expert Creative Industries staff.
“We firmly believe that this development of opportunity and provision for a future skilled workforce is vital to the long term success of productions in the area. “Screen Scotland is supporting Forth Valley College to test this pilot qualification as part of their Schools Partnership offer in 2024/25.
The delivery model will be project based with learners acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and meta-skills in a highly vocational setting, working to initiate, plan and produce a short film.