Creative Media Academy
UWS Creative Media Academy is one of only 3 such institutions in Scotland to be endorsed as a centre of excellence by Creative Skillset. Part of the School of Business & Creative Industries, the Academy brings together students, staff and practitioners within the subject groupings of film, television, radio, music, performance, journalism and digital art.
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UWS Creative Media Academy offers everything from training opportunities to knowldge transfer, consultancy and equipment and facility hire.

CMA Leadership
Professor Nick Higgins is the director of the UWS Creative Media Academy. Nick is also Professor of Media Practice in UWS's School of Media, Culture and Society. An award-winning filmmaker, Nick’s practice-based research has resulted in 6 short form and 4 feature length documentaries that have received numerous awards.
Paul Tucker is the deputy director. Paul is Senior Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism at UWS's School of Media, Culture and Society and is based at our Ayr Campus. With international experience, Paul is a freelance television producer and director and has worked on a range of TV shows including a BAFTA award winning show.
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Creative Media Academy
University of the West of Scotland
Ayr Campus
University Avenue
Ayr, KA8 0SX
Scotland, United Kingdom
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