Falmouth College of Arts

RECORD: E 194 Feb.2002
INSTITUTE: Falmouth College of Arts

ADDRESS:
Woodlane,
FALMOUTH,
Cornwall
TR11 4RA

TELEPHONE: 01326 211077
FAX: 01326 213809
ELECTRONIC MAIL: enquiries@falmouth.ac.uk

INSTITUTE WEB SITE: http://www.falmouth.ac.uk

DEPARTMENT NAME: Faculty of Art and Design
CONTACT: Dr Daro Montag
ELECTRONIC MAIL: daro@falmouth.ac.uk
POST HELD: Senior Lecturer

STAFF WHO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM OR TELEVISION: 10
THE INSTITUTION IS PRIMARILY PART OF THE STATE PROVISION.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The BA course described here has been validated by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) for the award of the Professional Qualifying Examination.  

The faculty also offers a PgDip/MA (MA subject to forthcoming validation) 'Photography: Critical Practice'

NUMBER OF COURSES 1
BA(Hons) Photography and PQE
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COURSE NAME: BA(Hons) in Photographic Communication

Final qualification: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Professional Qualifying Exam [BA(Hons)] + (PQE)

Course level is Equivalent to a University degree in UK ENGLAND

The course is validated by our own or an associated institution

Course length is 90 week(s) or 3 year(s).

The approximate number of students joining the course each year is 46

The course is designed for full-time students

Minimum age of students at entry is 19

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE:
The normal entry requirement for this programme is the satisfactory completion of a BTEC National Diploma course in Photography or similar subject, or the satisfactory completion of a Foundation course or an Advanced GNVQ Art/Design course; or three GCSEs at grade 'C' or above, plus two 'A' levels at grade 'C' or above; or equivalent qualifications, suitable prior learning, or experience. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio and to attend an interview.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE DESIRABLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE ARE:

• A lower level course in photography or a course of which photography was part.
• Some professional experience in a job of which photography was a part.
• Evidence of creative or artistic ability by presentation of a folio or test.

COURSE PROFILE: Areas Available For Study

Advertising and illustrative photography
Architectural photography
Multi-image production (tape/slide)
Documentary photography
Fashion photography
Industrial & commercial photography
Landscape photography
Photography as fine art
Photojournalism/ News/ Reportage
Scientific & technical photography
Digital photography - capture and/or post production
History-of-Art
History of Photography (still)
Management of photographic business
Social & cultural studies
Photographic theory, optics & chemistry
Underwater photography
                                          
                                          
                                          

The percentage of work placement is 5 %

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