NPA Art and Design SCQF level 5
National Progression Awards (NPAs) assess a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas, linked to National Occupational Standards.
There are five Art and Design NPAs at SCQF level 5 which introduce learners to techniques that are important in Art and Design:
- NPA Drawing Skills covers areas such as drawing media, analytical drawing skills, and location drawing.
- NPA Art and Design covers areas such as mixed media, printmaking and illustration.
- NPA Visual Communications covers areas such as software skills, graphic design, and two-dimensional design.
- NPA Animation covers areas such as development drawing, sketchbook development and an animation project.
- NPA Painting covers areas such as painting, colour, and painting to a theme.
These qualifications are available through schools and colleges.
Qualification structure
Group award specification (598 KB)
NPA Drawing Skills - Group award code: GM0E 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Art and Design - Group award code: GM0D 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Visual Communications - Group award code: GM0G 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Animation - Group award code: GM0H 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Painting - Group award code: GM0F 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPAs at SCQF level 5 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).
How to assess
Assessment of these awards will be by practical assessments under open-book assessment conditions. It is recommended that centres refer to the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.
Assessment/e-assessment support packs are available for one unit in NPA Animation:
FV2L 11 Art and Design: Development Drawing
The delivery of the award is at the individual centre's discretion.
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Why study this qualification
The NPA is suitable for:
- learners who are at school or who may have just left school
- mature candidates who may have been out of education for a long period of time
- individuals who are currently in employment and wish to obtain a formal qualification
- those who are looking to access HN programmes
- learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine
- individuals who are seeking national recognition of their achievements
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Employment and progression
The SCQF level 5 awards could provide progression to:
- an NC in Creative Industries or NC in Art and Design
- an HNC/HND in Art and Design or related areas
Qualification structure
Group award specification (598 KB)
NPA Drawing Skills - Group award code: GM0E 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Art and Design - Group award code: GM0D 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Visual Communications - Group award code: GM0G 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Animation - Group award code: GM0H 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
NPA Painting - Group award code: GM0F 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
The NPAs at SCQF level 5 consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).