In partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, Nerve Centre is undertaking a review of the CCEA GCSE and A-Level qualifications in Moving Image Arts.
With the subject now in its 23rd year, the review will evaluate how Moving Image Arts has evolved since its introduction, exploring its successes to date and considering how it can best serve both learners and the wider screen industry in the years ahead.
The subject Moving Image Arts began back in September 2003 as an AS-Level, and expanded into a full A-Level in 2005. This summer marks the 23rd year of delivery.
Northern Ireland Screen and Nerve Centre have supported the subject by providing teacher training and helping schools that deliver the subject, as well as introducing the annual MIA Awards in November each year at Foyle Film Festival.
In 2018, Dr Declan Keeney, who is now the Chief Executive Officer of Studio Ulster, said:
"It was the first qualification of its kind to be introduced anywhere in the United Kingdom (UK). It is a unique qualification in digital filmmaking and the numbers of students undertaking it at AS and A-Level continue to increase year upon year."
A key part of this process is engaging with the screen industries to understand how the current Moving Image Arts qualifications align with industry needs and to identify opportunities for development.
Professionals working across film, television, animation, and digital media are invited to share their views through a short online questionnaire. The insights gathered will help shape recommendations for the future development and delivery of Moving Image Arts in Northern Ireland.
Complete the survey now via link.
Deadline for responses: Friday 31 October 2025