Skillset evaluates accreditation schemes in Higher Education
Skillset Accreditation is awarded to specific practice-based courses in the UK. Industry practitioners assess courses to ensure that they will equip students with the necessary skills to make a useful contribution to employers in the creative media industries from the word go.
These courses have a quality mark to show that they are of the highest standard and address employers' expectations.
After running pilot accreditation schemes, Skillset commissioned a full survey to review the selection process for courses and institutions. The Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP) along with the Art, Design and Media subject centre of the Higher Education Academy (ADM-HEA) undertook the independent evaluation and have produced this report.
Review of Skillset Accreditation Schemes in Higher Education
The evaluation involved consultation with those who have been through the accreditation process. CEMP and ADM-HEA also consulted members of the panel responsible for the creation of the schemes and industry evaluators who were part of the accreditation and selection process.
Skillset is committed to building stronger links between the industry and Further and Higher Education. We have implemented the report's recommendations and will maintain an ongoing dialogue with all our partners to ensure that all our accreditation schemes continue to improve.
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