University Centre Truro and Penwith has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The FdA Film, Media and Photography is an exciting opportunity to study a combination of film, media and photography modules that include the development of higher level skills in areas such as media, film, photography, graphic design and digital content. It is suitable for level 3 students progressing from media, photography or art related programmes. It could also appeal to industry professionals, photographers and/or film makers with an interest in online content provision. The world of media and photography is fast moving and this programme will provide people an opportunity to develop their practical and academic skills. This programme will equip students with an understanding of how to produce still and moving images and the academic and practical skills required to specialise in their chosen field. The programme intends to take a 360 approach to studying media and enable students to go on to find employment for local, national and international media and photographic companies, produce content for websites, tv channels and online magazines. Students who have completed the Foundation Degree have the option to progress to the BA (Hons) Applied Media top up at the University Centre Truro and Penwith to gain a full Bachelor's Degree. Graduates from this course have been known to go on to be: Freelance Photographer, Image Processor, Picture Researcher, Photo Retoucher, Videographer, Film Director, Graphic Designer and an Animation Producer.
Modules
First Year Introduction to Contextual Studies Photographic techniques Moving Image Techniques Visual Design and Graphic Techniques Applied Factual Production Self-directed Production Second Year Advanced Contextual Studies Content Creation Professional and Exhibition Professional Engagement Showcase Production Modules may be subject to change
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - P
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £4625* | Year 1 |
| EU | £5250* | Year 1 |
| England | £4625* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4625* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4625* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4625* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4625* | Year 1 |
| International | £5250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Our tuition fees are currently under review and are likely to change to reflect the following; any recent changes enacted by the Government, inflation, and consideration of the fees charged within the local sector.
For more information and guidance about fees and funding, please visit the website: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/study-with-us/university-centre/student-finance/
Provider information
University Centre Truro and Penwith
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX