Falmouth University Undergraduate Prospectus 2024

Artwork from left to right:

Comprehensive Design Project model by George Hutchinson

Interior Design BA(Hons)

Games character design by Matthew Brett

Game Art BA(Hons)

Acuity custom goggles by Oscar Watts

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

Garment by Olivia Short

Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

Q Kettle model by Lydia Folkes-Skinner

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

Sculpture by Luke Hamel Cooke

Fine Art BA(Hons)

Back Cover: Puddel by Rainy Day Studios

Game Development BA(Hons)

Claudia

Claudia Greiner Acting BA(Hons)

Social media influencer and content creator

Claudia aspires to work in the film and TV industry as an actor and/or presenter.

Jadelle

Jadelle Luckman Popular Music BA(Hons)

Jadelle’s passion lies in the collaborative nature of music-making and supporting an inclusive environment for artists and musicians.

Claudia

Jadelle

winston

Winston Tjia Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

Videographer and editor Winston considers joining Falmouth University from Singapore “one of the best experiences of [his] life”.

Neo

Neo Stansby Game Development: Design BA(Hons)

Neo is a games designer who also works with the Students’ Union’s Liberation Committee to represent and empower marginalised groups on campus.

Flo

Flo Hendriks Photography BA(Hons)

Flo’s image-making practice is centred around fashion construction and contemporary portrait, exploring themes of mental health and identity.

ephraim

Ephraim Masudi Popular Music BA(Hons)

Known on stage as Ghetto Orange, Ephraim’s original tracks, collaborations and live performances have already gained him an eager following.

We all have it in us to be storytellers, moment-makers, problem-solvers and innovators – the designers of smarter, kinder, greener futures. Creativity knows no bounds. And neither do we.

Wondering where a degree from Falmouth might take you? Find out what our alumni are up to…

We’re continually reviewing and developing the courses we offer. For the most up-to-date information, visit falmouth.ac.uk

Welcome

There’s no better time to be taking your first steps towards a career in the creative industries. Our rapidly changing world may be technology-centred and data driven, yet meeting the many challenges of today calls for people with future-focused ideas, skills and knowledge – those with genuine curiosity and a desire to use creativity for good. Now, more than ever, bold thinking and inspirational ideas are needed to make the world a better place.

Here at Falmouth University, where we’ve nurtured and educated curious minds for more than 120 years, creativity is at the heart of our culture. Creative thinking is evident in every corner of our vibrant campuses, delivering vitality to everything we do. It emerges in countless ways: it thrives in our studios and workshops and it flourishes and creates magic where it meets technology – on screen, in digital designs and in new innovation.

We’re building on the pioneering spirit of our past to inspire the visionaries, storytellers and creative leaders of the future. As the UK’s No. 1 Arts University, we’re perfectly placed to help you realise your potential and turn your passion into a career.

Join us at Falmouth and follow your creative path.

Professor Emma Hunt Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

A close-knit community. Astoundingly creative. And committed to providing you with the perfect learning environment to excel in your chosen discipline.

You’ll find an ocean of opportunity at Falmouth University. There are endless good reasons to study a degree here, but we’ve listed 25 on the following pages for starters. If you visit us online – or in person, ideally, on one of our Open Days – we’re sure you’ll find many more.

““Cornwall is an amazing place to study. To be immersed in nature, with pioneering artistry and emerging culture so close by, is a rare thing to find.””

Nathan Tipping-Stevenson, Architecture BA(Hons) graduate

WE’RE HEADLINE NEWS

We may have mentioned this already –and we know that league tables are only part of the story when it comes to choosing where to study. But we’re proud to lead the way among arts universities, with a ranking that reflects student satisfaction and research excellence.

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It was more than 120 years ago that students first put pencil and brush to paper in the original Falmouth School of Art. The creative spark nurtured in 1902 is now ablaze in a thriving university, spread across two campuses, where the artists, wordsmiths, gamers and designers of tomorrow are learning to make their mark. While our students are as likely now to work in pixels as they are in paint, or translate a still life drawing into digital format, the thread of creativity still runs through everything we do.

Our spectacular coastal location has been described as a creative departure point from which you can literally and metaphorically fly – a place to spread your wings, take off and soar. This extraordinary setting has inspired adventurers, explorers and pioneers over the centuries. Cornwall is an invigorating place to study and has long been a muse to artists with its natural beauty and quality of light. Where better than Falmouth to take a leap into your creative future?

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04. WE WORSHIP DAWN

Affectionately referred to as the Queen of Falmouth University, novelist and comedian Dawn French was installed as our Chancellor in 2015. She has since attended every graduation ceremony to personally congratulate each student, giving out not just degree scrolls but chocolate coins (Dawn’s doubloons) and her very own words of wisdom.

“‘Look at who’s wearing the crown and ask yourself, who’s the boss?’”

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We’re proud of our diverse and welcoming community. Students from different cultures and countries are on the same page, sharing ideas, experiences and a passion for creativity. To fit in at Falmouth, you don’t have to do anything more than be yourself. “I was so scared of what people would think about me as a trans male, but I’ve had such a friendly and positive experience here,” says Television BA student Levi. “What’s the one piece of advice I’d give to people about to set sail on their university journey? Be unapologetically you.”

Nestled in lush, leafy, sub-tropical gardens, Falmouth Campus is truly one of a kind. Artists and designers are drawn to its magical setting, which affords a level of creative and intellectual space not easily found in big, bustling metropolitan universities. Airy studios and workshops, a dedicated writers’ room and a recording studio provide the perfect context to think clearly and independently. It’s a campus that crackles with creative energy.

life and a base for everything from fun film events to drag bingo and open mic nights.

Situated just 10 minutes apart by bus, our campuses are within easy reach of the town and some of the region’s best beaches. Both feature the cutting-edge resources and services you’ll need to excel, including libraries and archives, learning zones and quiet study areas, IT suites, shops and cafes.

Discover your passion and run with it. We’ll encourage and support you to dive in and have a go, to see where paths might take you and where your talents lie. Gina Goodman’s love of the sea led her to study Falmouth’s Marine & Natural History Photography BA, where she developed a lifelong obsession for shooting our cold waters and kelp forests.

“I couldn’t have imagined how beautiful our UK marine habitats are,” says Gina, who grew up in the Cayman Islands and now lectures on our underwater photography team. “The team was amazing when I was on the course. I hope I pass that same enthusiasm to our current students.”

IMMERSE

Jellyfish, by Gina Goodman, who had two images shortlisted for the British Photography Awards 2022.

WE INNOVATE

Where would we be without creativity?

It’s in everything, and when used in partnership with technology it has the power to make positive change to people’s lives.

Falmouth University’s world-class research is investigating the potential of this fusion. Our academics are exploring game-based solutions to improve the mental health of adolescents affected by trauma. They’re recording soundscapes to identify changes in wild habitats around the globe and studying how satellite technology could boost the delivery of effective healthcare in rural communities.

Being taught in a research-active environment means you’ll benefit from their intellectual findings and new discoveries, developing a curious mindset and creative approach of your own – like Sustainable Product Design BA student Charlie Ruck. Charlie designed future-proofed, fully recyclable glasses that could offer poorly resourced communities access to quality optical eyewear, a concept that went forward to both the James Dyson Award and the Braun Prize in 2021. With a new Flexi Glasses prototype currently in the pipeline, Charlie is now working on a project with INEOS Britannia, the British sailing team challenging for the America’s Cup.

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OUR FESTIVALS FASCINATE

Where else will you find the streets filled with the sound of shanty songs as you jostle to see the Barnacle Buoys?

Or a celebration of sun (sometimes), surf and international music acts? Cornwall’s festival calendar just gets bigger and better. Here are a few of the county’s finest.

Boardmasters

The UK’s famous beach fest on the sands at Watergate Bay. Expect big waves, epic raves, headline acts and open-air parties.

The Great Estate Festival

Music and madness, hip-hop karaoke and even Madame Wong’s House of Wrong feature at this rambunctious garden fete.

International Sea Shanty Festival

The top shanty groups take over our University town for this free nautical knees-up, which recalls Falmouth’s seafaring past.

Falmouth Book Festival

Storytellers unite: this new literary fest stars heavyweight authors, beloved actors, renowned environmentalists and more.

WE STAND UNITED

You can’t miss the Students’ Union (SU) office at our Penryn Campus – just look for the artwork outside. It’s where you’ll find your SU presidents, whose mission is to make sure your time as a student here is as productive and enjoyable as possible. As an SU member you can stand as a Rep, help fundraise, become politically active through campaigning work or join some of the 130 or so clubs and societies on offer. The SU team (also at Falmouth Campus) organises social events and offers support in all areas of student life.

Illustration BA student Abby Mundell won a paid commission to paint a giant SU mural, a task that took 79 painstaking hours to complete.

Hew Locke did, as a Fine Art student here in the 1980s, when he tried to make the largest-ever ‘from life’ landscape

Ana Jaks, Illustration BA(Hons)

Katie Ponder, Illustration BA(Hons)

Tom Brooks, Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Hew Locke, Fine Art BA(Hons)

13. HIDDEN OUR CORNERS

Step through a gateway and find a shady hammock, a herb garden or a secret grotto. Or take a peep at what is perhaps the smallest art gallery in existence, a series of street windows providing a portal to the work of Falmouth’s Fine Art students. Our campuses are full of these not-so-obvious nooks and crannies – quiet places and unusual spaces to seek out for a different perspective on life.

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YOU WON’T BE A FISH OUT OF WATER

Studying at university can be an enriching and rewarding experience that sets you on the path to career success. But it’s not all about the destination. We want you to enjoy the journey every bit as much and that means helping you to feel confident with your studies, comfortable in your surroundings and good about life in general. We know that student life can be fun but full-on, so we’re set up to support you along the way.

PEER SUPPORT

You’ll feel part of the team before you even start. We’ll put you in touch with others through a student Facebook group that’s relevant to your course. We’ll also assign you a Student Mentor – a second or third-year who knows the ropes and can help you settle in.

EVERYDAY SUPPORT

Our handy central helpdesk The Compass has a base on both campuses and can be contacted online and by phone. You’ll also find answers at your fingertips in the Falmouth University app, where you can access campus maps, timetables, student news and email, along with resources and tools to keep your studies and wellbeing on track. The door is open every day at the Students’ Union and at our on-campus chaplaincies, which provide a welcoming space for students from every faith or none.

SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Our Student Support team can help with anything that might be impacting your studies or wellbeing. We offer drop-in sessions and workshops and can arrange expert consultation and advice for more complex issues, in collaboration with other teams or external services. We recognise that certain students might face additional challenges or require extra support to flourish. We provide focused help for care leavers and students from disadvantaged and under-represented groups.

STUDY SUPPORT

We’re equipped to help you succeed, whatever your requirements. Our Accessibility Advisors can provide advice and assistance for students with disabilities, long-standing mental or physical health conditions and specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. We offer online training courses for industrystandard programmes, along with workshops and one-to-one sessions to help you master technical equipment and make the most of our library resources. Our dedicated Academic Skills team can help you study more effectively.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

If English is your second language, we offer tailored support for both academic and social English through our English language programme. Language Connect can put you in touch with others who come from your country or speak the same language.

“The friendly and caring atmosphere at Falmouth was something I’d never experienced elsewhere. It felt like I was a part of this tightly knit community where the kindness, warmth and encouragement was genuine.”

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Khaoroptham, Game Development: Art BA(Hons) graduate Image left: Marius Trinkunas, Graphic Design BA(Hons) graduate

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Cornwall is a natural adventure playground, perfect for hiking, biking or just a big blast of fresh air. But the main draw, of course, is the water. Why not plunge in?

If you’d prefer to keep your feet dry, our Penryn Campus sports centre has a top-notch gym, sports courts and a floodlit outdoor games area, with a busy timetable of fitness sessions. Check out the sports clubs in town, too, or try the Students’ Union for athletics, climbing, martial arts and more.

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Falmouth is consistently ranked as one of the safest university settings in the UK*. It’s a fun, friendly place to call home, with good public transport connections that make it easy to travel between campuses and the town without a car.

As a first-year undergraduate student you’re guaranteed a place in University-owned, managed or approved accommodation, provided you apply by the deadline published in our online guide. We offer good-value accommodation options, either on campus at Glasney Student Village or in managed residences. From studio apartments with a sea

view, shared flats within a stone’s throw of Falmouth town or StudyBed shared rooms on campus, there’s something for every preference and budget.

A rent-inclusive package that covers basic bills will make budgeting easy, with extra benefits such as free internet and basic contents insurance, controlled door access and 24/7 support from our Halls team. Ready to make your move? Check online for the latest accommodation updates: falmouth.ac.uk/accommodation

*Complete University Guide, 2022

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Alongside lending their expertise to budding creatives, Falmouth University’s academic staff are out there leading the way – exploring the polar regions, writing Booker Prize longlisted novels, collecting Olivier Awards for directing comedy plays and breaking new ground in the gaming industry.

Our performance lecturers are up on stage and our costume experts are commentating on current trends. We can even count a BAFTA award-winning filmmaker among our ranks. By practising their craft, they’re able to share real-world experiences and the latest industry insights.

Above: Dr Huw Lewis-Jones, seafarer, author and environmental historian. Right: Distinguished Professor Mark Jenkin, director of BAFTA-winning Bait.

Exploring, experimenting… it’s all part of the creative process. At Falmouth you can find your space and develop your style, wherever your inspiration takes you. We’d encourage you to break the rules, except there are none.

For her final year collection We’re All Warped, Fashion Design BA student Georgia Mitchell combined looks from the 90s hip-hop scene with the distorting effect of a fisheye lens, evoking the sense of empowered feminism developing at the time. Georgia’s ideas came alive with help from a team of top hair stylists and make-up artists in a full-on fashion shoot, directed by Fashion Photography students.

Jodie Kenton, Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

A degree from Falmouth University could take you anywhere; maybe you’ll lead a team, branch out as a freelancer or run your own business. We’ll prepare you beyond your subject discipline, equipping you with a portfolio of personal and professional skills so you’re ready to embrace the challenges of industry and excel in your chosen career. 19.

Atle Loevberg, Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

Each time you tackle a task or a new challenge, you’ll grow beyond the boundaries of your subject. From meeting deadlines to managing projects, you’ll have the chance to develop these ‘soft skills’ in a friendly, supportive environment, becoming resilient, resourceful and employable. As you progress, you can expect to gain skills in these areas:

• Analytical thinking

• Communication

• Complex problem solving

• Critical thinking

• Innovation

• Project management

• Networking and self-promotion

• Teamworking

You’ll work with other students through a specific Collaboration module, tackling challenge briefs that reflect the assignments you can expect to be given in industry –developing your ability to work as part of a team to produce outstanding results.

Building on the skill set you’ve acquired throughout your course, a final-year Future Skills module will support your professional journey and prepare you for the next step. Working on a collaborative or solo project, you’ll deliver real results. You’ll be supported to identify your strengths, values and capabilities and will gain an understanding of key areas such as finance and budgets, marketing and branding – the kind of expertise employers are looking for, or that will stand you in good stead to set up your own business.

Marius Trinkunas, Graphic Design BA(Hons) graduate

20. we’re game

Our gaming scene is second to none. As a games student, you’ll learn in one of the largest dedicated games development studio spaces of any UK university, which features in three top 20 categories in the Rookies World School Rankings. And it doesn’t stop there. Falmouth University’s epic Games Expo each spring brings industry giants, expert staff and games fans together to network and celebrate, as students showcase their creations and compete for awards – like a real industry trade show. Level up at our Global Games Jam, go headto-head in weekly tournaments and find your place in our inclusive gaming community.

The wildflower meadows, orchards and gardens on our award-winning campuses support a biodiverse habitat. With an established environmental sustainability programme, we’re committed to minimising our carbon footprint. We’re a member of the UK Universities Climate Network, profiled with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and a 2022 Green Gown Award winner for the quality of our sustainability reporting. Through our eco-friendly initiatives and events, such as workshops, film screenings and guest speaker sessions, you too can join our sustainability journey.

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CLEANER GREENER

Background: Chris Copeland; left: Louis Sullivan; right: Puddel, Rainy Day Studios. All Game Development BA(Hons)

Georgia Featherstone, Fashion Design BA(Hons) graduate

A STAGE

Creative expression is a way of life in AMATA, a professional performance venue right here on campus. This incredible space hosts comedy acts and drama, international music and dance, and it’s where you can master your art by joining a student production, performing a gig in our free Friday ‘Live from Studio K’ sessions or working in direction, lighting or sound.

If you dream of putting your work ‘out there’, in the spotlight, we’ll provide a supportive learning environment and the platform to launch your career.

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Falmouth offers the best of all worlds – a bustling small town with a big personality, nestled between magnificent coastline and stunning countryside. Among its cool cafes and curiosities, hip barbershops, bakeries and bijou galleries are hidden alleyways that frame colourful harbour views.

Like its equally arty neighbour Penryn, Falmouth is a hotbed of creativity. Take a tour of the highlights.

Jam Records

A winning combination of coffee and vinyl, from new indie releases to classic soul and jazz. Find Jam on Falmouth High Street and get lost in music.

Wild Pony

Falmouth’s vintage and urban clothing emporium, a treasure trove of retro sportswear, flannel shirts and patterned knits.

Beerwolf Books

A cosy pub with a bookshop in the back. Enjoy draught ales and ciders while browsing contemporary and classic literature, graphic novels and unexpected literary finds.

The Chintz

Weird and wonderful surroundings, lavish loos and a secret room form a surreal backdrop to comedy nights and live music. The Underland, next door, is its eccentric sidekick.

The Warehouse

Penryn’s coolest cafe, situated beside a bicycle repair shop and by the craft and exhibition spaces at Grays Wharf. The coffee is from a Cornish roastery and the menu is vibrant and vegetarian.

“THE SEA AND THE BEAUTY OF CORNWALL DID WONDERS FOR MY CREATIVITY.”

Eva Gadd, Popular Music BA(Hons) graduate

At Falmouth, we make it our business to prepare you for a creative career. Opportunities to take on industry projects or to find placements will provide you with a genuine taste of what to expect outside of a university setting. Live briefs, competitions and exhibitions will also give you the confidence to apply what you’re learning to a real-life scenario and gain feedback and constructive criticism from industry experts.

Through our award-winning employability service you’ll have access to resources and tools, specialist events and a dedicated career platform to help you realise your potential and prepare for the future. We’ll help you build your CV, take practice interviews, develop business ideas and undertake paid micro-internships, supporting you throughout your degree and beyond to maximise your career opportunities.

Networking will become second nature. As a student, you’ll benefit from a line-up of inspirational guest lecturers. You’ll learn first-hand from these leading professionals, who will give you an insight into industry and an idea of potential career routes and creative options. Many courses are also accredited by professional bodies and supported by industry partners, building a vital link to the world beyond the studio.

We’re also home to Mayn Creative. Our in-house photography and video agency is fuelled by a stream of emerging talent from Falmouth University, giving you the opportunity to work on real client briefs, gain experience, earn money and develop your professional portfolio. As a student or graduate, it’s a good chance to test, enhance and validate your skills in a commercial environment.

We offer more than 60 courses at undergraduate level across a range of disciplines, each carefully crafted to unlock your potential and prepare you for a career in the creative industries.

We’ve outlined our courses here to give you a flavour of what to expect, but you’ll find more details on our website – including full module lists, assessment methods and fascinating behind-the-scenes course and department films. Turn the page to start your journey.

““If you’re reading this and thinking about your life choices post A-level, choose the option that makes your heart sing.””

Luca Vaccari, Dance & Choreography BA(Hons) graduate

Choose your route

As well as the three-year route, there are other ways to achieve a degree from Falmouth University.

Four-year route: Integrated Foundation Year degree

If you’re interested in taking on a new subject that you’ve not had the opportunity to study in depth before, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for specialist degree-level study.

This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge in the domain you want to study. We’ll help nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities through five core modules.

After your foundation year, you’ll have a deeper knowledge of your subject, a clear understanding of your strengths, a developed practical and technical skill set and the confidence to excel in your chosen degree subject when you join other students for the rest of your course.

You will:

Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism

Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments

Develop critical thinking and creative problemsolving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects

Complete your chosen degree over a four-year period

For more about the Integrated Foundation Year, visit falmouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/integratedfoundation-year

Four-year route: placement year degree

Each of our on-campus undergraduate courses includes the opportunity to work in a professional context during a placement year.

A placement year is the ideal way to enhance your studies by broadening your experiences and gaining sought-after and transferrable workplace skills. Building on what you’ve already learned on your course by applying it in the real world will give you great industry insights, experience for your CV and a network of contacts that will boost your employability after graduation.

You can apply for this four-year degree before you come to Falmouth, or you can switch onto the Placement Year route before the end of your second year.

Explore the Placement Year option at falmouth.ac.uk/ study/undergraduate/placement-year-degrees

Five-year route: both options

You can combine the Integrated Foundation Year and the Placement Year into a five-year degree.

Take a look at what our Integrated Foundation Year students have been up to

Animation, Film & Television

Courses

Animation BA(Hons)

Film BA(Hons)

Media Production BA(Hons)

Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

Television & Film Production BA(Hons)

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Create incredible outfits with our Costume Design for Film & Television BA (p94).

Elden Theaker

We’ve taught filmmaking for more than 50 years, fusing the creative act of visual storytelling with the raw energy of critical thinking. Embracing both tradition and innovation, we champion the future of the moving image through rigorous and inspiring courses that produce award-winning, employable graduates.

You’ll be working with cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic, hands-on environment, with support from industry-active lecturers and technicians. Through projects and live briefs, collaboration with students from related courses and opportunities to crew on professional feature films produced by Falmouth University’s Sound/Image Cinema Lab, you’ll develop your own voice and produce work that reflects and impacts on the world.

Facilities include:

Production and TV studios equipped to industry standards, with lighting rigs, studio cameras and Ultra HD gallery, green screen infinity cove, Xsens motion-capture and stop-motion studio utilising

Dragonframe capture software

High-specification animation and VFX software studios with Dell Precision/HP Z4 workstations for 2D (TVPaint) and 3D (Maya, Nuke, Houdini) with Wacom Cintiq displays and Intuos tablets Digital cameras (HD to 5K) including Arri Alexa, RED, Sony and Canon, plus Odyssey

7Q+ media recorders

Arri SR3 and Bolex 16mm film cameras

Audio, lighting, grip and stabilisation equipment including sound devices and recorder/mixers, Kino Flo, Dedo and Arri lighting systems, Easyrig and Jackal grip with Libec Jibs and DJI Ronin gimbals

Post-production, VFX and Animation teaching hubs and individual iMac Pro edit suites

DaVinci Resolve grading suites with 4K preview screens

Avid S6 dubbing theatre with Foley/ADR suite and further Avid Pro Tools Audio suites

All post-production areas network-linked to Avid Nexis shared media storage

128-seat cinema with Christie M Series HD projection and 7.2 surround sound

With top industry connections, professional-standard technical facilities and a wealth of in-house expertise, Falmouth leads the way in filmmaking.

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

Animation BA(Hons)

Bring your ideas to life through the world of animation. You’ll develop your creative and technical skills, build professional practice approaches and hone your personal identity and autonomy. Mirroring industry, you’ll learn to present and pitch your ideas and contribute to multidisciplinary teams. As you master the art of your specialism, we’ll support you in developing original, imaginative stories with a well-defined understanding of the animation production pipeline.

You will:

Learn from staff with industry experience in animated feature films, children’s TV and advertising

Build skills in 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation, developing technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Animation Practice 1 – explore the principles of animation with a focus on 2D and stop motion Underpinning 3 – extend your knowledge of the animation pipeline and develop specialist skills Profile – showcase your skills by building an industry-ready personal portfolio

Graduates have worked at A Productions, Aardman Animations, Blue Zoo, Locksmith Animation, Studio AKA and Ubisoft

Students joined core crew for production of John Stevenson’s animated short Middle Watch

Graduate Ryan Imbierski awarded a Screen Cornwall bursary to produce a 2D animated short

Lucy Gatenby and Rebecca Hardess

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Film BA(Hons)

Immerse yourself in the world of film, where time, space and form translate into meaning and feeling. You’ll develop your craft through hands-on experience in a specialist facility that mirrors real-world practices. Through exploring the contexts and history of film culture and articulating your own response to cinematic storytelling, you’ll find your place in our film community while developing as a critically aware professional – ready to join this dynamic global industry.

You will:

Learn from award-winning staff and industry experts. Recent visiting professionals include production designer Joel Collins, editor Adam Gough (Roma, Da 5 Bloods), Sarah Gavron (Rocks), and intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien Engage in reflective and imaginative thinking and use professional production workflows Study on a course accredited by ScreenSkills, in a facility that’s part of CILECT and the ENVY Academy

Have the opportunity to work in-house through our production arm, the Sound/Image Cinema Lab

Modules could include:

Production Cultures – investigate the creative, technical, organisational and interpersonal skills central to successful film production

Cultural Contexts – explore key theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of film Creative Delivery – focus on filmmaking practice, from idea conception to production and delivery

Graduates have worked at Warner Bros, Disney/Pinewood, Lucasfilm, BBC Studios and Channel 4

Students, graduates and staff formed part of the crew for The Tape (Martha Tilston, 2021), Long Way Back (Brett Harvey, 2022) and Film4 production Enys Men (Mark Jenkin, 2022)

Graduates awarded trainee placements with the BBC, Channel 4 and the Mark Milsome Foundation

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p134

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

**Subject to validation

Media Production BA(Hons)**

Learn to deliver impactful content that sells. An exciting and market-driven fusion of advertising, journalism and screen production, this degree balances production and editing skills with strategy and planning to prepare you as a multi-skilled content creator. You’ll amass essential expertise in areas including copywriting, sound, photography, interactive media, documentary video and screenwriting. You’ll also gain the strategic know-how to boost engagement and performance in a competitive marketplace.

You will:

Develop in-demand making, editing and curating skills vital to the media and creative industries

Learn to professionally pitch, plan and deliver content, individually and in collaboration with your peers

Have the opportunity to work alongside industry partners on exciting briefs

Grow your understanding of audiences, market traction and the wider cultural, social and political implications in the world of global media

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Digital News Lab: Audiovisual Storytelling –learn the editorial and practical skills to create stories in audio, video, still images and text

The Global Creative – explore the industry and potential employment pathways

Media Lab – engage and experiment with the capabilities of media technologies

Students on this new course could emulate those on related courses whose work for brands such as Burger King, Netflix and Penguin has won recognition and global awards

Graduates could join our vibrant University alumni working in all parts of the media industry, from the BBC to leading agencies and content production companies

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

Take your first steps in building a career on this industry-focused course, which covers all aspects of post production and visual effects (VFX) for animation, film and TV. You’ll gain hands-on technical and craft experience of image and audio post production in a specialist facility with equipment, workflows and software that mirror industrial practice. You’ll be encouraged to experiment, think creatively and collaborate with other disciplines, leaving with high-level skills and professionally recognised software qualifications.

You will:

Refine your skills in areas including picture editing, colour grading, compositing, VFX, rotoscoping, digital imaging, sound design and audio mixing

Learn from leading practitioners and build your network with our masterclasses, featuring guest speakers and alumni from leading post-production and VFX houses

Participate in live briefs and short and feature films through our Sound/Image Cinema Lab, gaining a verifiable IMDB credit

Modules could include:

Audio Fundamentals – explore audio postproduction processes through Avid Pro Tools 101 Video Post-Production Proficiency – take your editing skills to professional level with Avid Media Composer 201

VFX Mastery – demonstrate proficiency in your chosen specialism to a standard expected by industry

This course offers the opportunity to attain professionally recognised Avid Pro Tools and Media Composer accreditation and to use Houdini, Maya, Nuke and Resolve software

Guest speakers have included Johnnie Burn (Dubbing Mixer, Nope, Under the Skin), Nikki Atkinson (Pre-vis/Post-vis, The Matrix Resurrections, Post-vis, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Hayden Jones (VFX Supervisor, The Mandalorian, Lost Ollie)

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

**Subject to validation

Television & Film Production BA(Hons)**

Film and television offer a world of creative potential. Here at Falmouth, you’ll develop your creative voice through moving-image storytelling, whether you aspire to create high-end drama with full-scale crews or groundbreaking documentaries, festival-ready short films, music videos and more. You’ll develop skills in cinematography (camera and lighting), sound and editing, as well as scriptwriting, producing and directing, analysis and critical thinking. On graduation, you’ll join a network of leading graduates working across the industries.

You will:

Learn from award-winning staff and industry experts, such as Distinguished Professor Mark Jenkin (Bait), sound designer Johnnie Burn (Nope) and camera loader – and course graduate – Daisy Allen (No Time to Die) Study in a facility that’s part of the ENVY Academy and CILECT on a course accredited by ScreenSkills

Participate in live briefs and short and feature films through our Sound/Image Cinema Lab, gaining a verifiable IMDB credit

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Bootcamp – find artistic expression, developing skills in cinematography, sound and post production

Telling Tales – learn to centralise the story in the creative process, writing a short original script

First Positions – work within a professional crew to bring a drama script to life

Graduates now working for BBC3, Films@59, Lucasfilm, Pinewood TV, Take 2 Films, The Farm Group and Wall to Wall

Will Wightman’s graduate musical Heart Failure won multiple awards and critical acclaim (story right)

Following selection for the Mark Milsome Foundation trainee scheme, graduate Denson Jayson became a camera trainee on The Winter King

Spotlight on: Will Wightman

For a low-budget film shot as a final-year project for his Television BA degree, Will Wightman’s Heart Failure has punched well above its weight. The comedy, which is set to electronic dance music and follows the story of Frank and Lizzie from their one-night stand to final break-up, has won 15 awards, screened at nearly 40 festivals and was longlisted as Best Short Film at the British Independent Film Awards 2022.

“I tried to create a film that really reflected being Gen Z,” said Will, who launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. “It was inspired by a lot of my personal dramas at university and also those of people I know. The shoot took place in Falmouth, both in my house and on location around the town centre. I loved living there so much; in the film I wanted to celebrate the place that’s been so good to me.

“Shooting on the Arri Classic with Sigma lenses gave the film a high production value,” added Will, who has taken up a director’s assistant role with Blinkink. “It’s thanks to the University that we had access to such great kit, but most important were the creative relationships I formed on my course. We had a super-talented, dedicated group of people.”

@will_k_wightman

Architecture & Interior Design

Courses

Architectural Design & Technology BSc(Hons)

Architecture BA(Hons)

Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Interior Design BA(Hons)

Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online)

INTERESTED IN?

For further design inspiration, take a look at our Sustainable Product Design BA (p66).

Henry Overton Victoria Bartlett

Explore the ideas that are shaping the world with our future-focused courses, which centre around design that responds to the needs of people and the environment. Driven by the environmental, ethical and moral challenges of today, we aim to make positive change – finding solutions through the creation of sustainable spaces and structures. Through a hands-on approach that involves live-build projects for high-profile clients and the opportunity to compile a professional portfolio while you study, you’ll be equipped to enter the interior design and architectural industries upon graduation.

Facilities include:

Dedicated design studios with collaboration areas and presentation facilities

Virtual Reality visualisation and experience station

IT training suites with Autodesk and Adobe products

Hands-on, technician-supported workshops for modelmaking in wood and metals

Digital fabrication workshops providing access to 3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting

Wide range of printmaking techniques and facilities

Outdoor fabrication spaces for larger construction

Subject-specific physical materials library for inspiration

Hone your skills and gain hands-on experience of building real architectural projects and designing interior spaces.

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

**Subject to validation

Architectural Design & Technology BSc(Hons)**

Learn to integrate design, construction technology and building engineering on this multifaceted degree, which is taught with a hands-on approach and a deep concern for sustainability. You’ll learn the digital skills required to simulate, model, design and test construction technology through real-life design challenges. By engaging with industry through project work and with an optional placement year in professional practice, you’ll be equipped for a rewarding career in the construction industry.

You will:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Learn how to manage construction challenges and integrate technological solutions Access cutting-edge technical facilities to support your design and modelling Tackle industry-focused briefs, collaborating with multi-skilled teams and learning from industry experts and visiting lecturers

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Construction Technology – explore construction and structural methods, from physics and form to soil mechanics and energy performance Design Ethics & Sustainability – study sustainable and inclusive design, using analysis tools, concepts and software Digital Design & Modelling – investigate advanced collaborative design for accessibility

This is a new course, but we anticipate that graduates could become 3D visualisers, BIM managers, lead designers or architectural technologists

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3 years full-time

Architecture BA(Hons)

Learn through making and define your own agenda within a broad architectural context on this RIBA and ARB Part 1 accredited course. You’ll be supported by practising professionals as you work on live briefs in a studio environment, honing your design skills and gaining hands-on experience of building real architectural projects. You’ll discover how to design specifically for unique places, in harmony with challenging locations and in response to environmental issues.

You will:

Explore sustainable solutions through radical design challenges and proposals, working without concrete or petrochemicalderived insulation materials and focusing on renewable energy sources

Learn in a collaborative, studio-based environment that simulates real-life workspaces Access excellent technical facilities, including a range of analogue and digital fabrication processes

Attend guest lectures by industry experts and have the opportunity to secure your own professional placement

Modules could include:

Place – consider locality, materiality and identity to position yourself in relationship to our unique environment

People – investigate user-centred design, gaining an understanding of drawing and model making Community – discover the power of design to tackle community challenges and climate changes

Graduates have worked at Adjaye Associates, Foster + Partners and Kast

Students completed live-build projects for the Eden Project and National Trust

Third-year student Nathan TippingStevenson won the prestigious Serjeant Award for Excellence in Architectural Drawing at the RIBA President’s Medals competition 2022 (see p55)

Charlotte Lawlor

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Delve into the world of architectural adaptation by exploring the spatial manipulation of existing buildings, embracing an inherently sustainable approach to breathe new life into these spaces. As an ethical designer you’ll create exciting ‘future-proof’ interiors, conscious of place-responsiveness, inclusivity, community and the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to resolve your schemes to a high level of technical resolution, alongside an understanding of the ‘habitation’ of space and relevant building regulations.

You will:

Use cutting-edge industry software such as VR (virtual reality)

Experiment with creativity, examining its role in re-thinking the interior

Explore the material construction of interior spaces through technical design and workshop practice

Learn to draw, model, simulate, test, communicate and pitch your design proposals

Develop project and design management skills as you collaborate with peers on live, industry-led projects or work with industry partners

Modules could include:

Reinvention – examine how heritage buildings can redefine creative re-use, community engagement and regeneration

You, Me & Us – investigate social, psychological and cultural factors that shape the interior environment

Legible Spaces – showcase your skills by designing a space that’s understandable, memorable and usable

This is a new course, but we anticipate that graduates will take up roles in architectural design studios specialising in adaptive reuse

Industry partnerships with Atkins Global, Gensler and Stride

Treglown

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Interior Design BA(Hons)

Exploring commercial, experiential and residential spaces, you’ll learn how interior design uses colour, pattern and materiality to make memorable atmospheres. You’ll create impactful interiors considering design theory, psychology and sustainability. With access to dedicated studios and high-spec facilities, including development through VR, you’ll gain technical skills through hands-on collaborative projects and live industry briefs. You’ll learn to forecast trends and develop industry-standard professional practice skills and have the opportunity to apply for competitive internships.

You will:

Engage with the collaborative work ethic of the future through interdisciplinary projects that look to innovative solutions

Pitch ideas to compete for a coveted industry placement or micro-internship

Harness your creative identity through our studio culture, IT suites and workshops

Negotiate your own design projects and develop an individual design philosophy to achieve your dream job in industry

Modules could include:

Taste – investigate the theories surrounding the visual aesthetics of the interior

Future Living – consider the evolution of the interior and the environmental impact of design for the future

Fictional Interiors – experience AR/VR technologies to explore possibilities and constraints of imagined spaces

Industry partnerships with DSK, Gensler, Sanders Studios and Yoo

Student Ashley Powell won the Climate Emergency & Sustainability Award at Interior Educators 2022

Study visits have included Milan Furniture Fair and Dutch Design Week

Graduates now working at David Collins Studio, RWD, Sella Concept, Studio Egret West and The One Off

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Online

Length:

2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

ONLINE COURSE

Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online)

Become a resilient commercial interior designer. Taught by practising academic staff, this online course gives you the opportunity to collaborate with our industry partners and work on real-world scenarios, along with the freedom to craft your interior design future and test the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve in interior spaces. You’ll be designing for positive impact, creating sustainable interior solutions while tackling current challenges and delivering forward-thinking projects.

You will:

Learn from industry-savvy professional tutors as you create spaces suitable for commercial applications, such as leisure and hospitality venues, and experiential brandscapes and pop-ups

Collaborate effectively to deliver projects within multi-skilled teams

Master industry-recognised computer-aided design and presentation software

Develop a professional identity that sets you up for employment within an interior design practice or to develop your own start-up

Modules could include:

Interior Design Toolbox – discover the language and principles of working with interior spaces, focusing on the leisure industries Sustainable & Ethical Luxury – explore design considerations for the future of hospitality and travel

Reimagining Retail – investigate exciting opportunities to reflect online shopping trends

Guest speakers have included Oliver Heath and Sam Peters, co-founder of Planted

Graduates from related courses have worked in design studios including David Collins Studio and Conran and Partners

Students on this new course will have the chance to meet and work together on campus at organised events

Spotlight on: Nathan TippingStevenson

Architecture BA graduate Nathan TippingStevenson’s projects have certainly turned heads, winning University awards and a nomination for The Architects’ Journal student prize. But his success in the 2022 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Medals competition is set to catapult him into the limelight. His proposal for a Museum of Mining within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cornwall, Leow Keskorra ha Dyski: A Place to Assemble and Learn, earned him the prestigious Serjeant Award for Excellence in Architectural Drawing.

“As a student, the scale of the competition and the publicity surrounding it served as a great source of inspiration,” says Nathan, whose final-year project was among a record number of entries from universities worldwide. “My only aspiration was that my work would hold up among what looked like brilliant nominations. The news that I’d won came as a very welcome surprise.

“I’ve always been drawn to the creation of physical things,” he adds. “Falmouth afforded me the time and resources to explore and experiment with my work and take ownership and care over whatever process I used. It never felt as though my passions were in jeopardy. The ideas I presented were valued and treated with respect and as a result it was great to feel the confidence in both myself and my work grow.”

@stevensonathan

Art & Design

Courses

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Drawing BA(Hons)

Fine Art BA(Hons)

Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Illustration BA(Hons)

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online)

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

INTERESTED IN?

Artists and illustrators: take a look at our Animation BA (p40) and Game Art BA (p111).

Lucie Jones

Razvan Cristian Brandiburg

Whether you work in traditional mediums or prefer to harness technology to create impactful visual content or innovative design solutions, you’ll find the expertise, space and equipment at Falmouth to fuel your imagination. Tackle live projects, gain access to our valuable industry connections and let our famously inspiring location stoke your creativity.

Our light-filled studios and well-equipped workshops are carefully designed for creative practice, concept development, problem solving and idea realisation. From traditional tools and materials to established and emerging technologies, you’ll find an array of resources with which to develop your style and explore art and design as a force for good.

Facilities include:

Printmaking centre, equipped for processes including monotyping, intaglio, relief printing, screen printing and stone lithography

Life drawing studio

Fine art painting technical studio

Digital print centre, equipped with Riso printing, large-format printing and scanning, specialist digital print and small publication production

Workshops for fine woodworking and metalworking and larger-scale wood and metal construction

Workshops for sculpture, bronze casting, wax modelling and mould making

3D scanning and rapid prototyping facilities

Digital fabrication including CNC milling and routing equipment and laser cutters

Painting and finishing area

Photo room for capturing and recording portfolio work

Falmouth Campus stores for creative equipment loan

With courses in all aspects of art and design, we’re dedicated to providing the best environment for you to think, make and experiment.

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Pitching, hustling, scribbling, experimenting and – most of all – having a blast. This course will help you become an imaginative and media-savvy advertising professional. You’ll have the chance to interact with advertising agencies and network with industry partners as you put together a standout portfolio to showcase your ideas and strategic thinking. We absolutely believe in learning by doing. And it works. Our award-winning alumni network is helping shape the creative landscape worldwide.

You will:

Collaborate with different creative partners and hone your teamworking skills

Work on real brands and pitch ideas to our industry friends and alumni, who offer paid internships, valuable advice and mentoring

Gain practical knowledge of how to establish a real business through a Dragons’ Den-style module, developed in collaboration with industry practitioners

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Design & Art Direction – learn how to visualise your ideas for maximum effect Media Lab – experiment with creative tools for content production across a range of digital technologies

Campaign Creation – learn how to develop expansive and connected campaigns

Graduates have worked at BBC Creative, DDB and Saatchi & Saatchi

Three students awarded pencils at the D&AD New Blood Awards 2022

Student teams won Safer Streets campaign funding in 2022 for an innovative VR idea to help prevent violence against women and girls

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Drawing BA(Hons)

Become a rigorous and innovative critical thinker and practitioner on Falmouth’s dedicated drawing degree, one of only a few of its kind in the UK. Based within a vibrant and collaborative studio culture, you’ll create ambitious work by developing informed opinions and techniques that combine theory with practice. You’ll build your skills, expertise and career opportunities by exploring wide-ranging areas of drawing practice and critical studies.

You will:

Work in purpose-built studios as you study a variety of processes and approaches, including life drawing, printmaking, etching, digital methods and the moving image

Develop a portfolio that emphasises the dynamic possibilities and relevance of contemporary drawing practice

Benefit from placement opportunities in your second year, making industry connections while exploring the real-world applications of drawing across sectors

Modules could include:

World building – explore the idea of using drawing for ideation, creation, critical thinking and problem solving New Territories – plan and conduct your own creative project and present a pitch Public Platforms – create a distinctive body of work for a public exhibition

Study trips have included the Venice Biennale 2022

Relationships with industry partners including Porthleven Residency and Tate St Ives Graduate Macsen Calvert selected for the Royal Drawing School Programme 2022

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

Fine Art BA(Hons)

Harness Falmouth’s renowned fine art expertise, which champions critical exploration. On this studio-based degree you’ll delve into culture and theory, evolve your practice and gain vital professional skills. You’ll investigate contemporary and historical art practices, theories and debates, developing an industryready portfolio and the ability to effectively present your work to the world. Learning from experienced practitioners and collaborating with industry partners, you’ll build the foundations for an enduring art career.

You will:

Work in a fine art studio space from day one, with access to excellent facilities including 3D, printmaking and time-based media workshops Evolve your practice through opportunities such as field recordings, voice laboratories, self-publishing projects, specialist workshops, guest lectures and performances

Collaborate with peers and staff to produce group exhibitions and an online arts festival

*INTEGRATED

Modules could include:

Testing Ground – explore your individual practice through workshops and in the studio, to challenge established conventions

Situating Practice: Art Discourses – discover how varied research methods contribute to a developing art practice

Realisation – produce a body of work for a final show

Relationships include CAST

Helston and Tate St Ives

Visiting artists have included Phoebe Collings-James, Jeremy Deller and Charlie Porter

Graduates Eleanor Bedlow, Susannah Douglas and Andy Gomez shortlisted for Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2022

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Launch your career in design and the wider creative economy by becoming an adept visual communicator. You’ll explore process, narrative, typography, branding and collaboration as you learn how to respond to project briefs and solve problems with focused and original thinking, communicating visually across print and digital platforms. Expert tutors and professional networks will help you to rigorously build and define your design voice in preparation for industry or postgraduate study.

You will:

Work on briefs created with and supported by industry practitioners, to build your network

Have the chance to enter creative competitions and visit London studios, such as brand design studios Turner Duckworth and Wiedemann Lampe and global independent design consultancy Pentagram Create an industry-standard portfolio in your final year as a catalyst for your career

Modules could include:

Design Process – embrace key skills in the design process through research, experimentation, collaboration, workshops and presentation

Narrative – explore diverse and experimental approaches to storytelling and visual structure

Brand Experience – focus on brand creation and contemporary communication strategies to effect positive change in our consumer society

Graduates have worked at Apple, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Koto and Superunion

‘Culture Thursday’ guest lecturers have included Daniel Eatock, Garth Jennings, Alan Kitching, Jyni Ong and Rokabye

Graduate Archie Moore won the Creative Conscience Grand Prize 2022 for Extrabold, his open-source type foundry dedicated to positive change

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Kate Rabjohns

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Illustration BA(Hons)

Follow in the footsteps of award-winning alumni on this renowned Illustration degree. You’ll develop a unique visual language by experimenting with new technologies and processes and enhancing your traditional craft skills, learning to apply critical and theoretical thinking to your practice. You’ll gain first-hand professional experience through interactions with clients, art directors, designers and creatives of all kinds, building a standout portfolio that will set you apart in industry.

You will:

Be part of a thriving and immersive studio culture that embraces innovation, champions risk-taking and encourages creative collaboration

Learn vital professional practice skills by working on engaging industry briefs

Explore illustration as a tool for positive change, in response to environmental, ethical and moral challenges

Participate in our industry feedback week, gaining personalised portfolio feedback from agencies, publishers and design houses

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Challenging Subjects – explore illustration as a vehicle for communicating change Define & Realise – work towards the development of an authentic visual language Refine & Apply – experiment with technology and build on your skills through illustrative contexts, platforms and applications

Recent guest lecturers have included Owen Davey, Dave McKean, Harriet Lee Merrion and Edel Rodriguez

Graduates have illustrated for the BBC, Google, Penguin, Royal Mail, The Guardian, The New Yorker and Vodafone

Three students shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards 2022; four graduates shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards 2022

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online)

Discover your unique illustrative voice. Learning from experienced academics and connecting with an impressive programme of guest speakers, you’ll be challenged to test boundaries, explore new approaches and apply your illustration practice to a diverse range of industry sectors. You’ll experiment with different media and practices to realise your own authentic visual language. You’ll also gain professional practice and entrepreneurial skills to turn your talent into a successful career.

You will:

Master visual communication and problem-solving by working on industryinformed projects and briefs

Collaborate on projects with your peers to expand your creative output and develop teamworking skills

Receive final-year feedback from leading international art directors, publishers, editors and designers

Prepare for industry by exploring multiple creative pathways, considering the ethical and professional contexts of your practice

Modules could include:

Explore – experiment with media, mark-making techniques and drawing styles

Share – work in a team on an industry-based assignment, developing communication, problem solving, critical thinking and leadership skills

Connect – create a professional digital portfolio and receive feedback during industry week

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Online

Length: 2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

Students on this course will have the chance to meet face-to-face at organised events

It is anticipated that course members will curate content for the Falmouth Illustration Festival. In 2022, students collaborated and created around a theme of ‘Passages’

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

Become a conscientious product designer equipped to make a real difference. Inspired by the natural environment around us, our students harness creativity to design innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges. You’ll learn human-centred design skills to develop inclusive and socially responsible products, exploring critical design strategies to reduce waste and use materials responsibly. You’ll also gain key professional practice skills and start to build your network while you study.

You will:

Develop digital design and manufacturing skills with access to modern 3D printing and CNC technologies

Get hands-on in the workshop to prototype your ideas through a broad range of materials and processes

Design and create your own projects, either independently or with an industry partner Tackle live industry briefs and team up with students from across the University on collaborative projects

Modules could include:

Sustainable Design Principles – investigate materials, methods and tools that reduce environmental impact, to enhance your own practice Design Ethics – examine the key issues informing design debate for sustainable change Inclusive Design – study human-centred design strategies, research methods and data collection techniques Graduates have worked at forpeople, IBM iX, PwC and Studio Haran

Students collaborated with Bang Creations and Posturite to develop sustainable design solutions for healthy working

Graduate Libby Challoner longlisted for the Dezeen Design Awards 2022 for her seaweed biopolymer project, SeaCo

*PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications. This online degree will give you the practical skills and critical understanding to become an original practitioner across a range of platforms and sectors, creating impactful visual content with the power to shift mindsets and inspire action. You’ll gain insights through guest lectures and industry briefs and work with tutors and students from across the globe to build networks and connections.

You will:

Learn from creatives and industry professionals, including multidisciplinary designers, illustrators, animators and photographers – direct from their studios to yours

Define your passions, skills and ambitions to help locate your practice and build a sustainable and dynamic creative career Develop complex problem solving and ideation skills, enabling you to experiment, take risks and produce innovative visual solutions to briefs and weekly tasks

Modules could include:

Form – experiment with analogue and digital skills to refine and challenge your use of materials, process and techniques

Industry – hear from leading creatives and identify where your own practice might situate itself Jump – work on industry briefs that provide live opportunities and connections, building a professional portfolio

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Online

Length: 2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

ONLINE COURSE

Students toured London design studios Jealous, Monotype, Regular Practice and The Barbican, attending workshops with leading illustrators

Guest lecturers have included Anna Lomax, Aries Moross, I Love Dust, Pentagram, Supermundane and Dan Woodger

“There’s a lot of playful experimentation,” says George Jasper Stone of the digital world he works in, where he creates surreal natural landscapes populated by humanoid robots and futuristic creatures. His extraordinary experimental artworks, in demand by the likes of Converse, Selfridges and Valentino, have graced the cover of Gay Times and were admired by fashion design legend Virgil Abloh.

Now a master of CGI, George’s roots are in more traditional mediums. “At Falmouth, the focus was on nurturing you, no matter how vague your ideas,” he recalls of his Fine Art BA. “I started drawing. My tutor was incredible –instead of asking us to narrow down, it was

more about concepts and experimentation. I was surrounded by like-minded people and the most beautiful scenery. It just felt right.”

After a work placement on the Kingsman 2 film and an internship as graphics assistant and PA to the set designer on the Netflix series The Crown, George moved into 3D animations and working in virtual environments.

“You can immerse yourself, to make things as real as possible,” he says of his creations, seen on billboards, as live in-store visuals and even on digital screens on London’s Old Street roundabout. “When you think about how to build something in 3D, you begin to see the real world in a completely different way – almost how a painter would look at an object. It’s a fantastic, weird journey, so inspiring. It’s limitless.”

@georgejasperstone

Business, Marketing & Events

Courses

Business & Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)

Business & Entrepreneurship BSc(Hons)

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (Online)

Business Management BSc(Hons)

Creative Events Management BA(Hons)

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

Sustainable Festival Management BA(Hons)

Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

At Falmouth University we do business differently. This is where creativity meets commerce and ideas and innovation are given space to grow. We offer courses in marketing, business and management, equipping students with not just commercial awareness but the means to work sustainably, ethically and successfully.

We’ll help you understand key business and experience design theories and give you the chance to apply your knowledge to real-world problems. These challenges – from creating marketing campaigns to pitching consultancy services, supporting tourism products or running an event – are typically directed by students and explored by teams from across the disciplines. With access to knowledgeable staff, industry connections and first-class facilities, you’ll graduate as an innovative, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented professional.

Facilities include:

Inspirational areas for learning and collaboration, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, group working bases and breakout zones

IT suites and software packages

Extensive libraries, equipped with electronic and journal resources

Access to state-of-the-art photographic facilities and recording and film studios, through our Wednesday Open Workshops

In addition, a range of professional accreditations offer access to learning resources on a course-by-course basis

Join a hive of entrepreneurial minds driven by a desire to make a positive impact.

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Business & Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)

Prepare yourself for the fast-paced world of business and digital marketing. On this future-focused degree you’ll work collaboratively on real projects to explore innovative, sustainable and ethical business and marketing practice in the digital realm. From developing project management skills and leadership strategies to navigating consumer psychology, you’ll learn to harness creativity, cultural awareness and business acumen to deliver impactful marketing strategies across a range of digital platforms.

You will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of the ideas central to successful digital marketing, exploring the theory behind the practical, real-world issues you address

Develop your planning, pitching and presentation skills for effective communication

Be guided by an industry-connected team and work on live briefs to build your industry network

Collaborate with digital innovators and companies

Modules could include:

Fundamentals of Business – investigate the concepts, frameworks and legal structures of the commercial business environment Market Intelligence – learn to carry out research and analysis, to identify market trends and gaps

Social Media in Marketing – analyse social media platforms and select appropriate marketing techniques to apply to real projects

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership is awarded upon completion of certain modules

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Business & Entrepreneurship BSc(Hons)

Join the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, developing the critical and practical skills you’ll need to shape a successful and conscientious career in the modern business world. You’ll collaborate with peers and professionals to grow your network and share ideas, while learning theory and applying it to your own practice. You’ll also explore the social and environmental contexts of business and the art and science of building brands.

You will:

Investigate the key elements of business, the challenges of the financial landscape and future trends

Explore data, information and intelligence, learning how to utilise your insights

Respond to business challenges and develop your entrepreneurial skills in a live project environment

Pitch and present ideas as a team, improving your relationship-building and decision-making skills

Collaborate with creatives from across the University

Modules could include:

Exploring Sustainability – engage in sustainable development, an aspirational ongoing process of addressing social, environmental and economic concerns Venture Creation & Growth – analyse alternative funding and structural approaches and select appropriate business growth strategies Managing Creativity & Innovation – devise entrepreneurial approaches that facilitate creative solutions to business challenges

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership is awarded upon completion of certain modules

Graduates George Bewley and Harry Deacon secured £200k from the National Lottery Community Fund for their textile waste solution project TeX Innovation

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (Online)

Discover what it takes to build products, services, campaigns, brands and valuable connections as you develop as a skilled, confident and ethical business and marketing professional. Working with expert tutors, you’ll develop a future-focused toolkit for a head start in the world of business.

You’ll learn about digital marketing, market research, data analysis, brand development, leadership and strategic operations – all underpinned by a focus on civic responsibility and corporate sustainability.

You will:

Hone your project management abilities on website design, event promotion activities and social action plans

Consider ethical issues such as sustainable practice and individual wellbeing

Collaborate across disciplines and respond to client briefs, through team-working experiences that mirror production environments

Gain leadership skills and build a network of contacts, ready to launch your career

Modules could include:

Sustainable Practice – explore environmental, social and economic sustainability issues within the business and marketing world

B2B & Marketing in Digital Environments –engage strategically and professionally with business-to-business audiences

Web Design Project – work in a team to develop and deliver a project

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Location: Online

Length: 2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Marketing enables access to additional online resources

Students will have the chance to hear from industry experts and meet course-mates and tutors at organised events on campus

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Business Management BSc(Hons)

Step into the world of business as a creative and future-proofed manager. From understanding global economies, big data and business strategy to learning to navigate uncertainty and developing responsive and ethical leadership skills, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to lead the future of business. You’ll gain critical business theory and management expertise while responding to real-world team challenges, supported by experienced industry professionals.

You will:

Develop a detailed business plan based on an original idea Work on real-life challenges and take part in work placements

Explore the principles of effective leadership, investigating different management styles, strategies and techniques

Learn key skills in sales, networking, negotiation and identifying business opportunities

Be surrounded by students from a range of creative disciplines

Modules could include:

Wellbeing – address the concept of wellbeing within an industrial setting, organisational context and personal and professional development Project Management – learn to design, develop, deliver and review a project in response to a brief Leadership – appraise and develop leadership attributes and apply a range of approaches to leadership within various contexts

Accredited by Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is awarded upon completion of certain modules

Industry experience opportunities have included a student team project with Lacuna Brewery

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Creative Events Management BA(Hons)

Learn how to take an innovative and creative approach to designing and delivering events. Our academic team members have broad industry backgrounds and will teach you to work collaboratively to organise outstanding experiences, from fashion shows, sports events and music festivals to weddings, business events and product launches. With employability and sustainability at its core, this course will equip you with a wide range of practical skills and a well-established network.

You will:

Organise at least four assessed live events over the three-year course, with the chance to specialise in an area you’re passionate about Explore sustainable, inclusive and digital event management futures

Attend workshops and be actively involved in industry events

Take micro-placements throughout the course, with previous destinations ranging from Cornwall to California

Modules could include:

Attendee Experience – further your understanding of attendee experience, including motivations to participate and post-experience satisfaction evaluation Exploring Sustainability – engage in sustainable development, an aspirational ongoing process of addressing social, environmental and economic concerns Live Digital Event Project – explore formats, practices and project management to deliver a digital event

Accredited by A Greener Festival and Attitude is Everything

Students organised Stroke of Genius, a disability friendly arts and crafts event, and Evolve, a music and arts festival

Graduates joined the production team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

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Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

Seize the opportunity to study marketing communications on a portfolio-driven course taught in a creative studio-based environment. In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flexible and futurefocused. From problem solving to strategic planning and understanding consumer behaviour, you’ll develop the skills, ideas and solutions to shape the industry.

You will:

Gain knowledge and ability in communications planning and content creation

Develop valuable professional skills through a variety of classes, including practical workshops, group project work, team supervision and one-to-one tutorials

Work on real brands and network with guest speakers

Learn creative uses of marketing technologies and media channels to engage and entertain customers

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Marketing Communications – learn how to put together and present a plan, from research to brand strategy

Campaign Creation – work on a range of briefs to develop fully-fledged marketing campaigns Consumer Behaviour – investigate the social psychology behind consumer behaviour and decisions

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing

Working with our Fashion Marketing BA, students tackled a challenge set by Cornish clothing company Seasalt

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Sustainable Festival Management BA(Hons)

Engage with the future of festivals as part of this cutting-edge course, designed in partnership with the Eden Project. Cornwall is home to several exciting festivals and you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience, both here and further afield. You’ll learn how to manage successful festivals, working at the forefront of inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability, with tuition from experienced professionals across areas including finance, marketing and project management.

You will:

Develop a sustainable approach to management in the globally expanding festival industry

Spend time working on live briefs at the Eden Project, a leading UK venue and host of the Eden Sessions

Organise live events and engage with industry experts

Benefit from the expertise of specialist staff with music, events, hospitality, technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds

Modules could include:

The Festival Industry – explore the industry, employment opportunities and potential impacts of festivals in a sustainable context

Festival Design – learn to design a festival experience, considering practicalities, legalities and thematic and creative execution

Crisis Management – develop your management practice in relation to complex crisis situations

Accredited by A Greener Festival and Attitude is Everything (AiE)

Students organised work placements at Boardmasters Festival, COP26, G7 Summit and the Eden Sessions

Course connections include DJ and Bestival founder Rob Da Bank and our Honorary Fellow Suzanne Bull MBE, founder of AiE

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

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Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Shape the tourism landscape of tomorrow on this innovative, sustainability-led course, designed in partnership with the visionary and pioneering Eden Project – a top UK visitor attraction. This degree offers a unique approach with sustainability at its core, offering you the opportunity to learn about the industry’s environmental, social and economic impacts. You’ll be encouraged to manage tourism in a more responsible manner and contribute to a more sustainable future.

You will:

Develop a sustainable approach to management in the globally expanding tourism industry Explore the moral and political pressures of tourism and how to manage them sustainably Have the chance to work on a live project at an international tourism destination, with your travel and accommodation expenses (up to a value of £400) funded as part of the course

Modules could include:

The Visitor Economy – explore the economy, employment opportunities and key impacts of tourism in a sustainable context Tourism Operations – develop your ability to initiate, implement and execute multiple operational aspects of a tourism activity

Storytelling & Destination Image – learn to utilise storytelling and image formation within strategic destination marketing

Accredited by A Greener Festival and Attitude is Everything

Visiting guest speakers have included Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit KBE

Study trips have included The Hague, Netherlands, and a sailing catamaran trip to watch Cornish marine wildlife

Spotlight on: Nat Tallents

With impressive credentials as a chef –she appeared on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals and was a National Chef of the Year semi-finalist – Nat Tallents nevertheless found herself at a career crossroads. “During lockdown I started to wonder what was next for me,” she says. “I wanted to operate more sustainably in my own life but was unsure how to apply that to the hospitality industry, where I’ve worked for more than 20 years. Falmouth’s Sustainable Tourism Management BA course screamed out to me.”

While she studied, Nat worked as a development chef and hospitality manager at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. “It was all about time management and knowing my limits,” she explains. “My social life was lacking and I pulled a few all-nighters to meet course deadlines, but the lecturers were really patient and encouraging and I felt supported and championed. I finished the first year on some top grades.

“The degree gave me a higher level of understanding of current issues, marketing, business and the economy,” adds Nat, who also took part in BBC’s Great British Menu before graduating in 2022 with first-class honours. “At Heligan, we’re now focused on how we can be more sustainable and regenerative. I’m also studying food security at postgraduate level with the aim of working more strategically in hospitality and tourism.”

@nattallentschef

English, Journalism & Writing

Courses

Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

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Craft narrative for games with our Game Development: Writing BA (p112).

Studying a degree in English, Creative Writing or Journalism means more than just learning to craft the perfect poem or headline. Find a fresh perspective at Falmouth, where you’ll be encouraged and inspired to experiment with different modes and genres to identify your writing voice.

You’ll gain the insights, skills and confidence to succeed across an exciting range of professions, building a valuable network through our close contacts with agents, editors and publishers. With a thorough understanding of the industry and the skills to create compelling, in-demand content, you’ll be ready to join the ranks of our esteemed alumni working in journalism, writing and communication roles.

Facilities include:

A fully equipped digital newsroom and recording studios with Newswire access

Multiple workstations with professional scriptwriting and editing software

The Soundhouse, an on-campus studio with audio recording and podcast facilities

The Lighthouse: our dedicated writers’ room is a space to relax and share practice, also serving as a base for guest speakers and events such as poetry and fiction evenings

Access to our University stores for the loan of mobile audiovisual equipment, such as video cameras, microphones and portable rigs Quiet study areas and motivational spaces in which to hone your craft

See the world differently as a storyteller, developing your style in a setting that cultivates curiosity and sparks ideas.

*PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Experiment with all written forms to develop your writing voice. You’ll explore non-fiction, poetry, fiction, children’s literature and writing for digital games – learning to draft, edit and pitch your creations. By working on literary, community and industry-engaged projects, a final portfolio and an online profile, you’ll also develop industry-level confidence and outstanding creative work. You’ll flourish as a writer, surrounded by inspirational staff and beautiful natural spaces.

You will:

Attend our guest lecture series, where you’ll have the chance to build contacts within all facets of the literary world

Produce illustrated anthologies, organise mini-festivals or work with a business as part of a collaborative project

Contribute to a vibrant, thriving writing community through FalWriting, our studentled online magazine, or by reading your work at our literary evenings

Modules could include:

Writing Project: Making Your Voice Heard – gain the skills you need to research, plan, pitch and build a profile Magic & The Impossible – explore sci-fi, fantasy and fairy tales

Breaking the Rules – investigate remix and writing back, in theory and practice

Graduates have worked for Buzzfeed, Hall for Cornwall and Surfers Against Sewage

Industry placements include the Causley Festival and the Falmouth and North Cornwall Book Festivals

Graduates Adriana Ciontea and Kevin Woodley launched literary magazine Seaborne (see p89)

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Location: Falmouth Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

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Location: Online

Length:

2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

Fast-track your career in the world of writing. Guided by experienced professionals, you’ll explore the evolving needs of the marketplace while actively engaging with our industry connections. You’ll learn to create and publish high-quality content across a range of formats and platforms. Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital content or producing award-winning screenplays, you’ll graduate with an assured voice – ready to make your mark.

You will:

Experiment and take risks to nurture your own critically informed creative spark Develop and enhance your craft, learning how to connect with a vast range of audiences

Prepare to join the global writing marketplace with specialist knowledge and an adaptable skill set responsive to change Have the chance to work on live briefs in creative teams, reflecting industry practice

Modules could include:

Dreaming Up Worlds: Imagination, World Building & Character – develop a story from idea to final draft

Bound by None: Place & Adventure – hone your travel, place and nature writing skills

Masterpiece: Individual Project – produce a substantial piece to take your practice and your voice further

Our 2022 in-person course event Writers at Falmouth featured creative workshops by memoirist and novelist Cathy Rentzenbrink, writer and podcaster Adele JarrettKerr and Booker Prize longlisted author (and Falmouth University lecturer) Wyl Menmuir

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Join a celebration of literature and writing and experiment in all forms. Find your passion and pursue it, as you investigate and specialise in areas including poetry, children’s fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting and digital games. You’ll read critically and widely, analyse and create in equal measure and develop technical skills essential in any number of careers. You’ll also gain practical experience with our partners in publishing, literary festivals and professional writing.

You will:

Learn, debate and create under the guidance of academics, industry professionals and diverse guest speakers

Design and run a collaborative project such as a sitcom, podcast or illustrated anthology, working with business, education and community partners

Gain industry-ready skills by writing, editing or promoting FalWriting, our student-led online magazine

Modules could include:

Writing Now: Prizewinners, Bestsellers & Controversial Content – discover what wins prizes and readers

Publishing Studio: Technologising the Word –explore book design, zine making, performance and exhibition

Crime & Dark Fiction – delve into crime, noir, horror and weird fiction

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Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Industry placements include the Causley Festival and the Falmouth and North Cornwall Book Festivals

Partnerships with Charles Causley Young People’s Poetry Competition and Comedy Women in Print Prize

Graduate Aaron Kent’s publishing house Broken Sleep Books nominated for Callum Macdonald Memorial Award

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Location: Falmouth

Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Become a multi-skilled, passionate and ethically-driven journalist, writer and digital creative. You’ll blend hands-on digital journalism practice with creative writing in a range of fictional and non-fictional contexts, including news, magazines, screenwriting, writing for games and children’s fiction. You’ll learn the craft from lecturers with real-world experience and develop the networking know-how to thrive in the media and creative industries.

You will:

Build a portfolio of writing and multimedia work while learning the craft, critical and business skills for a career in media and publishing Work on live briefs from our partners, with the opportunity to meet a range of working professionals and take up work placements Engage in study and debates around key ethical issues such as sustainability and inclusion

Modules could include:

Making Magazines – explore editorial, business and design processes for print and digital platforms

Creative Non-Fiction – write features, profiles, travelogues, reviews, memoirs and more Digital News Lab: Going Live – take part in collaborative news days to produce multimedia stories

Graduates now working in international news, digital content production and freelance writing roles

Guest lecturers have included BBC foreign correspondent Sarah Rainsford, BBC sports presenter Rob Walker, novelists Eliza Clark and Emily Barr, and Joe Barnes, former editor of FHM and Men’s Fitness

Spotlight on: Adriana Ciontea

Adriana Ciontea’s career path has come full circle since she graduated from Falmouth’s Creative Writing BA in 2019. After completing a master’s in publishing she returned to the South West and launched the magazine Seaborne, an ocean-inspired treasure trove of writing and artwork. She also secured a “dream job” with Surfers Against Sewage.

“I picked Falmouth because of the coastal location – I thought it would be an inspiring place to study Creative Writing,” explains Romanian-born Adriana. “The course was well balanced, covering a lot of different areas, which offered me a great foundation for further study. I work in communications and still use the writing principles I learned. I’m so happy to be able to go to work every day and know that I’m making a difference.

“Falmouth equipped me not just with essential skills but also a network of inspiring people with whom I’m still in touch today. Highlights of the course included my involvement with two publishing projects. Working on those live briefs with industry specialists was where I truly built my experience and knowledge.

“I’ve always loved the sea, but my time at Falmouth really honed my passion to celebrate and protect it,” she adds. “Producing Seaborne is one way I can do that, because it combines my love of writing, the sea and conservation in one neat little package.”

Fashion & Textiles

Courses

Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons)

Fashion Design BA(Hons)

Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)

Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons)

Textile Design BA(Hons)

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Torgeir Rorvik

Study fashion at Falmouth and join the next generation of creative image-makers, designers and thinkers.

On these courses you’ll gain the hands-on experience and future-focused skills you’ll need to succeed in the rapidly evolving global fashion industry. Supported by an expert team and with access to outstanding facilities and top industry connections, you’ll be encouraged to take risks and push boundaries as you develop creative consciousness – becoming curious, responsible and aware.

Our vibrant, fully equipped fashion studios are where you’ll transform your creative concepts into commercial realities, utilising state-of-the-art technologies alongside traditional techniques and processes. With spaces to make, create and collaborate, and access to specialist tools, cuttingedge design software and professional photography facilities, you’ll be perfectly placed to bring your fashion ideas to life.

Facilities include:

Industrial sewing machines, knitting machines and overlockers

Equipment for specialist techniques including ultrasonic fabric seam welding and taping and bonding garment construction

Epson dye sublimation and Mimaki digital direct fabric printers

Digital Jacquard looms, TC2 loom and digital embroidery machines

Gerber digital pattern cutting suite

Clo3D fashion design software and fabric testing kit

Laser cutters and screenprinting tables

Fabric dye lab and a natural dye garden

Contemporary costume store and dress collection

In-house photographic studios and equipment loan

Specialist materials shop

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons)

Cultivate the skills to enter the world of costume design on-screen. Learning from industry professionals, you’ll develop in-demand expertise in garment design, acquisition, alteration and creation to bring characters to life. From wardrobe curation and exploring contemporary fashion history to interpreting scripts, we’ll equip you with the practical, entrepreneurial and collaborative skills you’ll need to succeed in this vibrant industry.

You will:

Investigate the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence memorable costume designs of our time Utilise our extensive wardrobe store and textiles and dress collection to achieve your vision of a character

Analyse industry applications such as music promos, commercials and costume breakdown, applying this knowledge to innovative challenge-based projects

Master core techniques including drawing, cutting, wardrobe pulling and fitting

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Histories – explore the relationship between fashion, textiles, costumes and wider visual cultures

Emerging – work with concept art, scripts or game narratives to create and construct pieces Appearing – collaborate on a live project that mirrors industry practice to produce fully-fledged costumes

This course is eligible for the BAFTA Scholarship Programme

Students have secured work experience on BBC, Discovery and HBO productions

Workshops with industry practitioners have included costume making, design and illustration

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Fashion Design BA(Hons)

Turn heads and change minds as you steer the industry towards a more sustainable future. You’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real-world challenges and learn the design skills needed to make positive change. Working with professional facilities, you’ll be encouraged to experiment with new and emerging technologies and processes as you immerse yourself in all aspects of garment concept and creation.

You will:

Discover sustainable ways of working in traditional and digital pattern cutting, including Clo3D

Collaborate with likeminded students, expert staff and industry specialists to unlock new ideas, opportunities and networks

Tackle live briefs from leading brands with a focus on global sustainability

Graduate as a confident, innovative and responsible fashion designer, with a career-launching portfolio, look book and final collection

Modules could include:

Cut & Construct – explore the pattern/ construction process and build core garment production techniques

Innovation – harness creative risk-taking, sustainable approaches and conceptual thinking to develop original, meaningful design Collection – create a final body of work that represents your professional identity as a fashion practitioner

Graduates have worked at adidas, COS, CP Company, Finisterre, LVMH, Merchant & Mills, PUMA and Temperley

Relationships with initiatives including Centre for Sustainable Fashion and Centre for Circular Design

Graduate Finlay Roberts won the Net-A-Porter/BFC Vanguard Education Fund 2022 award

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

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Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)

Become an accomplished creative with a sought-after skill set. Learn to fuse skills in business, design and communication through a balance of real-world experience and crosscourse collaboration. By the time you graduate from this sustainable and ethically focused degree, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), you’ll be an expert communicator with a deep knowledge of the ever-evolving, digitally advanced fashion industry.

You will:

Develop your creativity and strategic thinking for a career marketing fashion, lifestyle products or services

Hone your visual and written communication skills for business and consumer audiences, using industry-standard software

Engage in projects and campaigns that embrace societal issues such as sustainability, gender, ethnicity and supply chain ethics

Collaborate with photographers, designers and creators to build an engaging portfolio

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Belonging – explore inclusivity and diversity in the context of global histories and subcultures Communications – identify marketing concepts, technologies and creative processes in a commercial fashion context Fashion Futures – examine globalisation, production and consumption of fashion to communicate potential sustainable solutions

Project partners have included Finisterre, John Lewis and Seasalt

Graduates have worked at ASOS, Burberry and Selfridges & Co

Students nominated for the Fashion Marketing Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2022

Phoebe

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

Develop your creative voice and springboard into the industry as an innovative professional. Learn to challenge conventional conceptions of fashion image making by investigating the complex relationships between fashion, storytelling, ethics, diversity, social position and body image. Taking this new-found understanding into practice, you’ll be encouraged to engage with both traditional and experimental methods of fashion image making including film photography, moving image, VR, 3D modelling and photogrammetry.

You will:

Explore studio and location practices, with access to specialist photographic facilities Work on live client-led briefs and collaborate with renowned industry contributors

Attend guest lectures by world-leading practitioners, which have included Amy Gwatkin, Ben Weller, Ewen Spencer, Kyanisha Morgan and Matthew Holroyd Harness critical theory, creativity and technology to graduate as a skilled, confident and original image maker

Modules could include:

Subcultures & Style – further your understanding of photographic representation through the application of visual language and exploration of fashion style

The Body & Ethics – consider how dressing and situating the body within a fashion context provokes debate Fashion Film – develop technical and conceptual skills to plan, shoot and edit your own film

Graduate Torgeir Rorvik won the Fashion Photography Award, Graduate Fashion Week 2022

Gucci Arts Thread 2022 finalists included graduates Madeleine Draper, Saidis Orda and Ella Shaw

Student fashion films showcased on leading platform SHOWstudio, including Agne Roversteinaite’s They Don’t See Us

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons)

Influence the shape of fashion as you take on the world of fashion styling. On this future-focused course, which is underpinned by a progressive foundation of sustainability and ethical practice, you’ll be guided by industry specialists and collaborate with other creative disciplines on exciting live briefs. You’ll bring your fashion stories to life across multiple platforms including magazine shoots, window displays, fashion film, catwalk shows and new immersive digital spaces.

You will:

Develop confidence as a fashion visionary, committed to the power of storytelling through multimedia productions

Gain key practical skills necessary to operate at a professional level in the global styling industry Work on industry-led briefs as part of a team of supportive, risk-taking global practitioners

Create a powerful professional portfolio to launch yourself into industry

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Body Politics – respond to issues of gender, sexuality and race, making your own magazine Fashion & Belonging – explore the ethical language of fashion by creating sustainable installations The Fashion Consultant – work with real-world models, designers and photographers on a client brief

Working in partnership with brands such as Mulberry

Study trips have included London Fashion Week

Course fashion cupboard holds more than 2,500 garments and accessories for styling loans

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION

YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Textile Design BA(Hons)

Create sustainable textiles using innovative and traditional techniques. You’ll develop and explore your creative potential, cultivating insightful design thinking in an industry-linked studio environment and using both artisanal processes and the latest mechanical and digital textile production techniques. Supported by a team of professional designers and makers, you’ll develop confidence, global awareness, technical expertise, critical judgement and selfreliance, evidenced through your original and environmentally conscious designs.

You will:

Learn essential skills for woven, printed and mixed-media textiles, with sustainability embedded throughout

Work in purpose-built studios with industrystandard equipment

Have opportunities to collaborate with degree students in areas such as fashion design, fashion marketing and interior design, across a range of projects

Take on live briefs set by companies such as The Natural Fibre Company, to boost your professional portfolio

Modules could include:

Responsible Material & Design –investigate fibre and materials through a series of practical workshops Process – experiment creatively to push the boundaries of a chosen technique Futures – build future-focused concepts for textile creation, with awareness of global and sustainable contexts

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

One of only six universities supported by the Worshipful Company of Weavers, offering scholarships and grants

Students have completed live projects with the Acorn Theatre in Penzance, Seasalt and Vanderhurd

Student Alice Jackson’s winning Folklore collection launched by Blacker Yarns

Spotlight on: Charlotte Garner

“A definite pinch-me moment,” says freelance photographer Charlotte Garner of her first shoot with Olympian Tom Daley for his Made With Love brand. “I love Tom’s ethos and passion. I think it really resonates with the imagery we’ve created.”

With Candy Kittens, Tweezerman and fashion accessories designer Sophia Webster now among her clients, Charlotte’s career has sky-rocketed since she graduated from Falmouth’s Fashion Photography BA in 2016. It started with an internship at London’s Big Sky Studios, which led to a full-time studio assistant role and the chance to meet fashion photographers including Peter Lindbergh, Luchford and Mert & Marcus.

“Falmouth gave me an insight into the fashion industry and what to expect, enabling me to make a smooth transition into the world of work,” she says. “I gained invaluable knowledge on both the technical and conceptual side of photography and in many different mediums. We also collaborated with students on other courses to work in teams that mimicked the real fashion industry, with hair and makeup artists, stylists and art directors.

“Most importantly, the course allowed me to explore my creativity and be who I wanted to be, as a photographer,” she continues. “Big Sky was a great stepping-stone. I then freelanced in fashion production, working with photography icons such as Cass Bird and Walker, which enabled me to really understand how everything comes together within the shoot.”

Charlotte continued to shoot her own projects on the side, building her portfolio, and two years ago was finally able to focus on her passion by becoming a freelance photographer.

“After lots of pitching, personal projects and social media engagement, I’ve gained some amazing clients,” says Charlotte, whose work is a mixture of fashion, beauty and product photography alongside imaginative GIFs. “Colour plays a big part and is something I always seek in the planning process. When shoot day comes along and the images go live, it always fills me with joy.”

@charlottegarnerphoto

Games & Computing

Courses

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Computing for Games BSc(Hons)

Data Science BSc(Hons)

Esports & Livestreaming BA(Hons)

Game Animation BA(Hons)

Game Art BA(Hons)

Game Development BA(Hons)

Immersive Computing BSc(Hons)

Robotics BSc(Hons)

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Find out what sets our games courses apart – check out our online features and films.

Louis Sullivan

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Games and creative computing are transforming how we experience the world and are driving the development of new technologies. Join us to become part of this journey, learning from industry leaders and developing real products with team members who live and breathe games and computer science.

You’ll work and hang out in fantastic professional facilities, alongside tutors with experience at companies such as Rare and Square Enix. We’re proud to be certified by The Rookies and ranked as one of the best game development schools in the world –which is evident in the way our graduates are smashing into the AAA games industry.

Facilities include:

Spacious game development studio with breakout spaces, equipped with high-end NVidia RTX-equipped computers

Immersive experience development lab, featuring VR and AR equipment such as Hololens 2, Oculus Quest and Valve Index Robotics lab with Automata Eva robotic arm and Softbank Nao humanoid robot, plus Prusa 3D printers, electronics soldering, test and diagnostic stations

Specialist esports and livestreaming lab with custom-built gaming computers, NewTek Tricaster vision mixer, remote-controlled PTZ cameras, digital audio mixing console and Madrix lighting control system

An incredible range of management tools, game engines and industry-standard software, including Unity, Unreal, Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Pro Tools, Marvellous Designer, Marmoset Toolbag and Substance Suite

Xsens MVN Awinda motion-capture suits

Mobile development kits, such as Valve Steam Deck, Android and iOS devices

Dedicated vocal recording booth and audio field recording kit

Life drawing space to work with life models and still props, with drawing and painting supplies

Get a head start in this competitive and fast-moving industry with Falmouth’s highly regarded degree courses.

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

New immersive realities, data-rich and informed interactions, automations and evermore immersive systems are shaping the way we operate and interact with each other –and computer science underpins it all. You’ll leverage scientific principles and cuttingedge technology to create new and compelling products and services. We champion an applied approach to making innovative software in a way that mirrors industry practice, so you’re ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.

You will:

Gain hands-on experience, immersing yourself in computer programming and software engineering to build your own software

Join a community of technologists spanning diverse specialisms, from games, immersive, web, robotics, artificial intelligence and user experience

Leverage user-centred design thinking and incorporate cutting-edge advances into the digital products and services you create Collaborate in multidisciplinary Agile teams to realise projects with real commercial potential

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Complex Problem Solving – explore multiple approach methods and the concept of systems thinking Algorithms & Optimisation – focus on the design and analysis of algorithms to create efficient and optimised code Advanced Topics in Computer Science –investigate and experiment to gain insight into new and emerging developments

Graduates from this new course could emulate those on related courses who have worked as dev-ops specialists, full stack web developers and Python automation engineers

Students have benefited from our strong track record of market-led incubation and entrepreneurial ethos to realise and launch products and services

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Computing for Games BSc(Hons)

Gain the skills to pursue a career in software development, in the games industry and beyond, by studying game development through the lens of computer science. Building upon industry-standard software, you’ll implement new tools to extend what’s possible with existing engines and program games that push technical boundaries. Working in multidisciplinary teams, you’ll be the one to develop real-time interactive systems, fine-tune the source code and its technical characteristics and devise solutions to problems.

You will:

Study key computing principles and related mathematical concepts, learning how to apply these to your own technical work

Get under the hood of game engines like Unity and Unreal, learning programming languages including C#, Python and C++

Gain an ‘optimisation mindset’ by learning to work within platform constraints

Make games with artists, animators, composers, designers, writers and other programmers, developing teamwork and communication skills

Modules could include:

Principles of Computing – devise technical solutions to creative problems, using concepts drawn from computer science Computational Mathematics – investigate the relationship between computational mathematics and cybersecurity Graphics & Simulation – explore the application programming interfaces (APIs) that underpin digital games engines

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

Graduates from associated courses have developed their own indie games, including Polargryph’s Soria, Studio Mutiny’s Sai and Meteorite Media’s Kaya’s Vale

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Data Science BSc(Hons)**

Give yourself the edge with a blend of data science skills and entrepreneurial know-how. You’ll become a confident and daring data scientist, able to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and contemporary statistics to deliver insight through the collection and analysis of data. Set apart from traditional approaches, this course combines technical foundations in information technology and statistics with Falmouth’s visual arts expertise to champion the visualisation of data and the communication of insights.

You will:

Learn from academic and industry experts with extensive knowledge of machine learning technologies across a range of contexts Master computing and mathematical foundations to leverage cutting-edge technologies to synthesise insights from data, using Agile methodologies Utilise research to push boundaries, enriching the way people engage with data Work with businesses through challenge-led briefs, with the chance to realise and launch your own products and services

Modules could include:

Data Fundamentals – use computational statistics to derive and communicate insights from online databases

Data Mining – discover techniques and technologies for working with large and often unwieldy data sets

Data Aesthetics – draw on methods from communication design and the arts to visualise data in creative ways

We anticipate that graduates from this new course could follow in the footsteps of those from related courses who work in roles including data management lead at Pineapple Studios and data scientist at Solutionpath

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Esports & Livestreaming BA(Hons)

Get ahead of the fast-evolving esports and livestreaming industries. Learning from experts across esports, media communications, business and games, you’ll gain contextual knowledge, experience and skills. You’ll collaborate with students across the University to broadcast real matches, as well as experimenting with independent content creation. You’ll also consider the ethical, professional, and cultural concerns facing modern esports and master the promotional skills needed to stand out in this competitive field.

You will:

Learn how to set up professional livestreams to broadcast and mediate esports matches

Build a working knowledge of different media production methods, including streaming protocols

Evaluate the production of livestreamed content to meet audience needs and learn how to innovate to maintain audience engagement

Develop an understanding of brand management, promotion and public relations and how these relate to esports production

Modules could include:

Esports Production – explore the components of streamed content for online spectatorship Esports Event – work in a team to deliver a livestreamed event, considering promotion and spectator engagement

Live Performance – plan, rehearse and deliver a broadcast that will kickstart an esports series

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

This new Falmouth course is based in a specialist esports lab, equipped with custom-built gaming computers and high-end kit

The lab is home to The Phoenix esports team, formed by Falmouth’s own Video Gaming Society

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

Game Animation BA(Hons)

Specialise as a games animator, one of the industry’s most sought-after roles. If you have the passion, we’ll teach you what you need to know – from mastering core character animation skills to integrating real-time animation into projects. Working in studiostyle collaborative teams that mirror industry practice, you’ll experience working through full implementation of the game animation pipeline. You’ll graduate with a rich portfolio of work, ready to launch your games career.

You will:

Develop key animation principles in a game development context

Learn how to use motion and facial capture equipment

Rig and animate characters in real time to implement into major game engines

Unreal and Unity

Work in one of the largest, best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any UK university

Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, keeping the Intellectual Property (IP) of games you produce

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Game Animation 2 – create a believable character in a full motion set, ready for playing World Building: Pre-Production – develop the animation elements of a game concept, building into full production

Future of Games – explore the current climate of games and digital culture and potential influences

Graduates have worked in animator roles for Respawn on Apex Legends and at Creative Assembly, nDreams and Trailer Farm

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Game Art BA(Hons)

Gain the creative and technical skills to succeed as a digital artist. You’ll study fundamental game art principles alongside traditional art practice, building your expertise to contribute to a major game development project in your second and third year. You’ll graduate as a confident, industry-ready game artist, equipped to join one of the fastest growing sectors of the games industry where skills are in high demand.

You will:

Develop expertise in character, concept and environment art, gaining industry skills in 3D modelling, UV mapping, baking, composition and shading

Master industry-standard tools including ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter and Marmoset

Work in one of the largest, best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any university in the UK

Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, keeping the Intellectual Property (IP) of games you produce

Modules could include:

Character Art 1 – gain an understanding of anatomy and proportion and master character sculpting methods

Concept Art 2 – develop your 2D art skills, exploring semiotics and mastering digital tools and materials

Environment Art 2 – create technically accurate and exciting gaming environments

Falmouth University named in global top 20 Best Concept Art & Illustration Schools in the Rookies Rankings, 2022

Graduates have worked at studios including Fireproof, Free Radical Design, Frontier Developments, Splash Damage and 10:10 Games

Rookies Awards 2022 successes include Chris Copeland (Excellence Award), Whitefall team (Immersive Media finalist) and Oana Pascari (Editor’s Choice Award)

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Chris Copeland Daniel Truman, Everlong

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

Game Development BA(Hons)

Master game development skills while specialising in your chosen discipline. You’ll gain technical, creative and professional skills within an environment built to mirror a real games development studio. In preparation for a career in this ever-evolving industry, you’ll collaborate in multi-skilled teams to develop your own games from day one – learning how different specialisms work together, how to operate effectively within a team and how to develop the role you play.

Choose your degree:

Game Development BA(Hons): Art

Get into teams from the start to learn core game art abilities, such as character and environment modelling, using industrystandard packages, processes and pipelines

Game Development BA(Hons): Design

Prototype and implement the rules, systems, puzzles and levels that shape player experience, iteratively testing and refining them

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Game Development BA(Hons): Programming

Become a gameplay programmer who implements and tests core game mechanics and evaluates how players interact with them

Game Development BA(Hons): Writing

Create backstories, dialogue, quests and player journeys, learning to translate foundational writing skills into narrative design for games

Graduates have worked at Creative Assembly, King, Mediatonic, Playground Games, Rare, Rocksteady Studios and Supermassive Games

First-year student James Cox secured an internship with gaming giant Roblox in 2022

Recent graduates have founded game development teams Knights of Borria (see p115), Ludophoria and Studio 316

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Immersive Computing BSc(Hons)**

Be at the leading edge of a young and rapidly developing field. On this industryfocused degree, you’ll practice the skills to become a daring computer scientist capable of creative, innovative thinking, utilising cutting-edge technology to create new and compelling products and services. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience, growing your skills in programming, design and development of immersive technologies – ready for a career in a range of different industries.

You will:

Work in multi-disciplinary teams from the start, comprised of fellow students from design, art, robotics and artificial intelligence with an industry-focused, collaborative mindset Have opportunities to work with real businesses on live projects via collaboration with Immersive Business, Cornwall’s immersive technology hub Dive into developing specialist software for VR, AR and XR applications, working with a variety of immersive hardware

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

**Subject to validation

Modules could include:

Digital Creativity – explore digital media formats including text, image and sound Virtual Reality – learn the key principles of designing immersive experiences in VR Research & Development – plan and realise a major project of your choosing, supervised by a subject specialist

Students have worked with the University’s Immersive Business Centre on projects for Spaceport Cornwall

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years

full-time*

**Subject to validation

Robotics BSc(Hons)**

Create interactive robots that respond to the challenges of modern life. From gaining specialist knowledge of cybernetics, artificial intelligence and human-robot interactions to building robots using modern design and fabrication tools, you’ll learn to thrive in this ever-evolving sector. You’ll work collaboratively with other students to devise robot solutions for a range of challenges and contexts and have opportunities to develop vital professional practice experience by tackling live industry projects.

You will:

Build robots that interact with people in novel and interesting ways

Implement robotic systems that leverage cutting-edge technologies and intelligence

Obtain a mastery of programming and physical fabrication by working on practical problems in a bespoke robotics lab

Develop an understanding of the societal, ethical and environmental contexts for robotics and the implications for the design, engineering, deployment and adoption of robotic technologies

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Robots & Cybernetics – build a simple robot using principles from cybernetics and autonomous robotics

Robot Design – apply critical thinking, creative problem solving, simulation techniques and rapid prototyping methods to an industry-led challenge Human-Robot Interaction – focus on usability and interaction quality as you design and prototype

Guest speakers have included the team from local world-leading robotics company Engineered Arts and leading performance roboticist Dr Hemma Philamore

Students helped develop an innovative daffodil-picking robot at a University hackathon, collaborating with postgraduate students and agri-tech professionals

“Failure is a scary beast, but like all fears it can be conquered,” says Jake Whittaker of the challenge of launching three-man indie game development team Knights of Borria into the burgeoning games industry. Jake had joined forces at Falmouth with fellow Games Development BA students Max Amaden and Chris Jones during their final year to make Rustbreaker, a post-apocalyptic game where players construct a trawler from scavenged metal and direct a crew in battles of tactics and mass destruction. When Rustbreaker was then awarded development funding by Tranzfuser, the team started to believe they might make it in the real world.

“We were told we’d be dialling this up from really hard, which it was already, to nightmare mode,” says Chris, who progressed to master’s level study at Falmouth in Game Design. “But we knew we wanted to take the company further, so we said ‘Yeah, let’s bring on the challenge.’ After development in Falmouth’s Launchpad venture studio, Knights of Borria continues to create “soulful, fun and outright weird” games and is heading towards a deal with a major publisher.

“Making games is a long process,” Chris adds. “There was concern at first that we were such a small team, but we’ve had so much support and guidance from the University. We’re on our way to becoming fully fledged game developers.”

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Performance, Theatre & Music

Courses

Acting BA(Hons)

Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)

Dance & Choreography BA(Hons)

Music BA(Hons)

Music Business BA(Hons)

Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

Popular Music BA(Hons)

Sound Design BA(Hons)

Technical Theatre Arts BA(Hons)

Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)

Creative Music Technology CertHE

Music CertHE

Popular Music CertHE

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Go behind the scenes at amazing AMATA and see our students in action – online.

Based in our Academy of Music & Theatre Arts (AMATA) – a creative, industry-connected hub at the heart of our Penryn campus – you’ll experience the vitality and energy of our purpose-built performance centre from the day you arrive.

As a professional working venue, we provide an unrivalled educational environment. With spacious studios, state-of-the-art technical equipment and an expert team on hand to guide and inspire, the stage is set for you to pursue a career in the performing arts industries.

Facilities include:

Multiple licensed performance spaces

10 high-specification performance and rehearsal studios

Recording studio complex

200-capacity flexible theatre space

Nine rehearsal/practice rooms

700m2 of fully sprung dance floors

Studios for acoustic and amplified music

Equipment hire facility including on-location recording systems, effects units, synthesisers, MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, lighting rigs and microphones

In-studio livestreaming and recording capability

Step into the spotlight by joining our dynamic community of budding performance artists, theatre-makers, production managers and music and sound professionals.

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Acting BA(Hons)

Master the skills to succeed as a reflective, contemporary performer. This course provides in-depth training in practical techniques for stage, screen and recorded media, with access to outstanding facilities. Based in a vibrant, creative and collaborative community, you’ll work with industry professionals who will nurture your individuality and, through a supportive, risk-taking environment, will encourage ownership over your preparation for a career within the acting industry.

You will:

Engage with working professional practitioners through practical sessions and intensive performance projects

Showcase your work through live and digital performances

Benefit from being located in a working performance venue offering a year-round programme, which has attracted world-class artists and performers

Have access to a host of resources including green screen and motion-capture facilities

Modules could include:

Acting & Character – develop a range of acting rehearsal and text analysis processes Acting & the Audience: Production 1 –work with a professional director to rehearse and perform a play Screen Acting Project – develop your skills to create footage for a professional showreel

Close relationships with performing arts-based companies, both nationally and in the South West

Graduates are eligible to join industry-recognised professional organisations

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)

Develop the creative and technical abilities needed to thrive in the music industry. Guided by industry professionals, expert academics and technical tutors, you’ll learn about music composition and production, recording, editing, mixing and mastering. You’ll gain skills in creating sound and music for a wide range of media, explore sound design and immersive audio technologies and develop your own areas of artistic practice through individual and group music making and specialist tuition.

You will:

Develop as an industry-ready artist with the creative, technical, academic and professional attributes to succeed

Work in a vibrant community of researchactive lecturers with industry connections, with access to high-spec studio facilities

Collaborate with musicians, filmmakers, gaming artists, dancers, animators and designers on other courses

Gain experience and skills through optional modules, industry placements and overseas study

Modules could include:

Art of Production – initiate and execute a creative music production project

Professional Music Practice – learn about the realities and opportunities as a professional in the sound and music industries

Immersive Audio – explore music and audio experiences for emerging technologies

Students interned at Finnish recording studio Finnvox and at Kensaltown and Eastcote Studios in London

Graduate Ben Woods’ band, The Golden Dregs, signed to prestigious indie label 4AD in 2022 and released On Grace and Dignity

Graduates have worked at Bare Knuckle Pickups, on sound projects for Disney at Pinewood Studios and launched award-winning company The Soundery

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Dance & Choreography BA(Hons)

Launch your career as a dancer and an artist with this skills-focused dance degree. You’ll train in a collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to work with students from different creative disciplines, with access to exceptional dance studios and multiple practice and performance spaces. Throughout this course, you’ll explore the twin strands of dance and choreography, gaining physical and technical skills and developing your own innovative practice.

You will:

Build industry links through workshops, guest lectures and visits from celebrated international practitioners such as Company Chameleon and our Honorary Fellow Julie Felix

Benefit from AMATA’s year-round performance programme, which attracts global artists and performers

Access an extensive range of technical sound, lighting and recording equipment to realise your production ideas and visions

Modules could include:

Contemporary Techniques & Improvisation –focus on alignment, dynamics and placement, building stamina and strength

Site-based Performance – explore collaborative choreographic processes through solo, duet and group work in unusual spaces

Embodied Learning: Theories & Practices –engage with dance histories, theories and contexts

Students have worked with Theo Clinkard and guest choreographers including The Red Dread House Head, aka Frankie Johnson, and Lea Anderson

2022 graduate Luca Vaccari secured a teaching internship at Frankfurt International School, through the Falmouth University RealWORKS Turing Scheme

Graduates have worked with companies including Hofesh Shechter, KDE Dance, Lavrack Circus and Rosemary Lee

*PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Music BA(Hons)

Prepare for a career as a professional musician with our industry-focused degree. If you’re stylistically eclectic and keen to experiment, we’ll offer an insight into the modern music industries – whether you aspire to be a performer, composer, session musician, music educator, sound artist or to work across these disciplines. Based within our supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll develop your practice and push stylistic and technological boundaries while carving out your musical identity.

You will:

Learn to play in a variety of styles and genres and in ensembles, including session bands, contemporary music groups and laptop orchestras

Have the opportunity to shadow a composer, intern with a record label or work with a professional orchestra, gaining industry experience

Investigate study options with our international exchange partners: CalArts (USA), Griffith University (Australia), LASALLE (Singapore) and Nagoya University (Japan)

Modules could include:

Performance Studies: Self & Sound –explore issues pertinent to the performer The Working Musician – develop your arrangement skills and learn to communicate effectively with professional musicians Music & Moving Image – create music for a variety of contexts, from cinema to games

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Graduates now working as media composers, session musicians, music educators and ensemble leaders

Visiting guest speakers have included Adrian Utley of Portishead, pianist Kenny Werner and ensemble Kevos

Graduates include international DJ Daisy Moon and creative producer, engineer and musician Jack Shuter

*PLACEMENT YEAR

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Music Business BA(Hons)**

Master the skills needed to manage, create and innovate in the music business. Explore the mechanics of this fast-changing sector of the entertainment industry and develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed. You’ll journey through music publishing, copyright legislation, marketing, recording and distribution, tackling real-life projects and learning from expert lecturers and industry insiders. By graduation, you’ll be ready to work ethically, sustainably and successfully.

You will:

Study in industry-standard, purpose-built facilities that accommodate gigs, recording, rehearsal and business

Collaborate with students including musicians, producers, video makers, fashion designers and choreographers

Develop an understanding of legalities and economics, including contracts and intellectual property

Gain skills in marketing, publishing, music projects and project management, ready to work within an established business or as an entrepreneur

Modules could include:

Management: Organisations, Artists & Self – explore effective management and administration strategies

Live Music Business – develop a working knowledge of the business dynamics that govern the live music sector

Professional Portfolio – showcase your learning to launch yourself into the industry

This is a new course, but we anticipate that graduates could become record label owners, A&Rs, talent scouts, tour managers, music PRs or industry consultants

Falmouth’s connections include music industry giants Vick Bain and our Honorary Fellow Darcus Beese OBE, of Warner Music UK

**Subject to validation

*PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

This practice-led degree will empower you for a career in musical theatre. With training in acting, singing and dance, you’ll develop performance skills while engaging with traditional, current and future forms, including digital technologies. You’ll grow your abilities through technique classes, exercises, scene work and project rehearsals of classic and contemporary musicals. Practical sessions, individual tutorials, professional development workshops and public performances will help prepare you as a versatile, industry-ready artist.

You will:

Study within our dynamic performing arts community, where actors, musicians, dancers and technicians collaborate in a dedicated facility, which is also a professional performance venue

Work with highly skilled and experienced staff with expert knowledge of the industry Benefit from AMATA’s year-round performance programme, which attracts top artists Access industry-standard dance studios, practice rooms, recording studios and music resources

Modules could include:

Voice & Singing: Core Skills – train in spoken and sung voice work

Dance & Movement: Core Skills – master specific techniques for musical theatre, with classes in ballet, jazz and tap Acting: Storytelling, Character & Improvisation – explore storytelling to communicate with an audience

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Visiting lecturers have included stage combat specialist Keith Wallis, director Simon Harvey, director/ choreographers Jennifer Harvey and Kyla Goodey, choreographer Charlotte Luke and producer Gabby Vautier

Student productions have included Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma!

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Popular Music BA(Hons)

Gain a confident understanding of the industry and develop your musicianship. Whether it’s underground or mainstream, DIY or commercial, acoustic or electric, this course is for musicians, songwriters and producers with eclectic styles and open-minded approaches to music making. As an independent artist, you’ll learn how to promote and release your own work and create innovative audiovisual portfolios based on experimentation, defining a practice that’s stylistically sophisticated and future facing.

You will:

Cultivate your own sound and artistic identity

Learn songwriting techniques alongside performance and production skills

Work creatively in high-spec live, digital and studio environments

Establish innovative approaches to music making, business and self-promotion, which may include touring or running a label Think critically about the place and contribution of music within culture: identities, sustainability and the challenges of the digital age

Modules could include:

Playing Live: Creative Performance

– develop your live performance skills

Popular Music: Technology & Aesthetics

– immerse yourself in technology, pushing the boundaries of your songwriting and the perception of your sound

Dark Sound: Reading Desire in Popular Music

– explore how emotion, desire and physicality are embodied in pop

Graduates have worked at Atlantic Screen Music, Bass Guitar Review, Island Records, Kore Sounds, Stink Films and The Orchard (Sony Music)

Guest speakers have included producers Cam Blackwood and Charlie Hugall, singer, pianist and composer Carleen Anderson and songwriter Glen Roberts

2021 graduate Eva Gadd signed to Blue Adventure Records

Shannon Rose

*PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Sound Design BA(Hons)**

Explore the boundaries of sound and its potential to transport an audience. This highly collaborative degree will equip you with the creative and technical abilities for your dream role as a sound designer or a sound experience professional, in industries such as music, games, animation and visual media. As someone with a passion for sound, you’ll immerse yourself in its creation and production and graduate with diverse skills and a distinctive portfolio.

You will:

Build core sound design and related audio skills, encompassing concepts, practices, tools and workflows

Work with industry-standard software, hardware and technical facilities

Develop a contextual knowledge of contemporary sound design

Collaborate in project teams across a range of creative disciplines to develop and apply knowledge, experience and transferable skills

Gain business, marketing and entrepreneurial insight, boosting your employability

Modules could include:

Audio & Sound Theory – develop extensive knowledge of working with analogue and digital audio in contemporary sound design and audiovisual contexts

The Art of Post – explore professional audio techniques and strategies, gaining industry-standard skills and knowledge in audio post production

Game Audio Team Project – work as the sound designer alongside games students, to create and implement audio for an original game

We anticipate that graduates from this new course could become specialists in game audio or sonic branding, sound designers for visual media or in a variety of live contexts, audio editors, sound recordists or foley artists

Students will have access to industrystandard equipment and facilities for performance, games, film and television

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

**Subject to validation

UCAS code:

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Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

Technical Theatre Arts BA(Hons)

Begin your career in technical theatre arts with valuable hands-on experience. Through this highly practical three-year course, you’ll be equipped to succeed in many diverse areas of the performance industry and empowered to take a collaborative and proactive approach to your work. You’ll develop specialised technical and creative skills in stage management, lighting, sound and visual technologies, while gaining a thorough grounding in all aspects of technical production.

You will:

Work in professional studios and production spaces, learning from practising academic staff and skilled technicians

Gain nationally recognised qualifications in equipment use and processes

Access and support a year-round live performance programme, featuring respected artists from all over the world

Have the opportunity to interact with professional theatre and production companies, music festivals and tourism events

Modules could include:

Stagecraft 1 – develop studio and workshopbased skills in conventional lighting, sound and set construction techniques Digital Performance Technologies – explore and experiment with emerging digital practices Collaborative Project – engage with peers from other creative disciplines to make a piece of performance work

Student placements have included the Edinburgh Festival and Wildworks Theatre

Graduates have worked as specialists at Indigo at The O2, the Royal Opera House and for drag queen Bianca Del Rio

Graduate stage management roles have included Glastonbury Festival, Miracle Theatre and WOMAD

*PLACEMENT YEAR

OPTION AVAILABLE See p34

Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)

Create original, brave and enthralling performance pieces for theatre and live spaces on this inspirational course, which is underpinned by intensive practical and collaborative work. You’ll be trained by celebrated theatre companies, makers and academics as you explore the creative process, enabling awareness and confidence within a range of performance contexts and opportunities. You’ll graduate as a creatively and physically skilled practitioner who can frame, manage, produce and professionally facilitate your own work.

You will:

Build industry links through workshops, guest lectures and visits by companies such as Ad Infinitum, Beyond Face, Gecko Theatre, Prodigal Theatre and The Young Vic Create and take part in collaborative projects, including a major production at the AMATA Festival

Have access to resources including green screen, motion capture and our extensive range of technical and recording equipment

Modules could include:

Performance Skills – focus on voice and movement technique training

Immersive & Participatory Theatre – create a public production as a company, exploring immersive theatre form

Technical Theatre & Scenography – learn the art of creating performance ‘worlds’, applying these skills to your own practice

Working relationships with events including Falmouth International Arts Festival and Into Bodmin

Within a year of graduating, Flo Cashel and Hannah Reichwald received Arts Council England funding for their company A Thing or Two Theatre

Fellow 2020 graduates Sam Nancarrow and Olly Hudson-Wood have toured their first company show Dark Villages

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4 years full-time*

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 1 year full-time

CertHE Courses

Creative Music Technology CertHE

Music CertHE

Popular Music CertHE

Become a skilled creative music artist with one of our three pathway CertHE courses. Whether you’re a vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer or producer, these programmes are aimed at those looking to eventually become entrepreneurial and creative music professionals with varied and enduring portfolio careers. You’ll be introduced to a range of music practices and contexts and provided with the experience, technical support and industry links to progress your creative ambitions.

You will:

Gain key insights into the music industry and understand the requirements to succeed in a variety of roles

Explore sound and music practices as they evolve within ever-changing audio cultures

Acquire the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work in the sound and music industries Study modules tailored to your chosen subject as you develop and nurture your specialist practice

Once you have successfully completed your CertHE you’ll have the option to apply for the second year of the equivalent honours degree: Creative Music Technology BA(Hons), Music BA(Hons) or Popular Music BA(Hons).

Modules could include:

Creative Music Technology

- Designing Sound

- Electronic Toolkit

Music

- Composition & Songwriting

- Musicianship & Performance

Popular Music

- Pop Synthesis: Technology, Songwriting & Performance

- Playing Live: Songwriting & Performance

All courses

- Expanding Musical Vocabularies

- Studiocraft

- Music & Sound: Context and Cultures

Spotlight on: Kelly Morris

“There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of standing on stage at the top of the show,” says Kelly Morris of that moment before the curtain opens on SIX: The Musical at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, to reveal a huge audience. “Suddenly, there’s nowhere to hide.”

Kelly secured the role on the Tony Award-winning show as the bassist, Bessie, in early 2022. It was soon after they graduated from Falmouth’s Popular Music BA in 2019 that the pandemic pulled the plug on the live performance industry, but Kelly’s versatility as a musician stood in their favour. “Falmouth had allowed me to explore so many corners of the pop music industry,” they explain. “I began the course planning to focus on songwriting and performing as a singer and guitarist, but later decided to develop skills as a live sound and studio engineer. I had full access to all the recording studios, rehearsal rooms and music gear that Falmouth had to offer.

“With the freedom and support to choose what I wanted to specialise in, I felt comfortable entering new areas – which proved crucial when taking the leap into musical theatre. I don’t think anything could have prepared me for the intensity of SIX, but, with the support of the other band members and the music directors, I’m gradually growing in confidence.”

@thekellymorris

Photography

Courses

Commercial Photography BA(Hons)

Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)

Photography BA(Hons)

Photography BA(Hons) (Online)

Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

INTERESTED IN?

Related courses include our Fashion Photography BA (p97) and our online Visual Communication BA (p67).

Hannah Taylor

James Wylie

Photography courses at Falmouth have a reputation for excellence. We’ll help you develop as an ambitious, independent and adventurous photographer ready to make your mark in this demanding industry.

You’ll be based in our multimillion-pound photographic centre with incredible natural surroundings on your doorstep and support and guidance from staff who are experts in their field. It’s a winning combination, as so many of our successful photographic alumni have proved.

Facilities include:

Photography store housing high-specification industry equipment to loan from leading global manufacturers including Canon, Fuji, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Nikon and Sony Studio spaces furnished with industrystandard equipment suitable for professional photoshoots

Specialist kit including lenses from 8mm to 800mm, mobile studio lighting, high-speed flash, video cameras, audio field kits, remote triggers and trail cameras

Professional underwater cameras

Photo-microscopy laboratory

Fully colour-managed digital suites and post-production facilities

Multiple darkrooms and process areas

Specialist digital printing and mounting services

Wildlife-watching hide for nature study, photography and filming

Small shop for photography essentials

Kickstart your photography career with access to some of the country’s finest student facilities and the freedom to find your unique style.

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Commercial Photography BA(Hons)

Develop a strong creative portfolio for a future in commercial photography. You’ll gain a solid understanding of advertising, marketing, branding, narrative and audience to produce a range of innovative content. From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing still and video content for social media, you’ll learn how to tell compelling brand stories and shoot commissions for live industry briefs, building your professional network.

You will:

Explore product, portrait, beauty, food, fashion, location, lifestyle, documentary, interiors and architecture

Work on real industry challenges, from concept to pitch and delivery, and collaborate with peers on live campaigns and brand strategies

Master project management and workflow, including pre/post production, design, layout and retouching

Develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation, alongside legal, ethical and budget considerations

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Elements of Commercial Practice – focus on the fundamentals, exploring techniques and contexts of practice

Professional Practice – consider key issues, including copyright, ethics and business practice, to construct your professional identity Final Major Project – gain industry attention with a career-launching portfolio

Students collaborated with industry photographer Ryan Hopkinson and retouching studio The Forge on a high-end product shoot

Student Harvey Stacey took creative control of a photoshoot for the all-electric iX3 at Ocean BMW Falmouth

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)

Use your passion for photography to inspire people about the environment. The outdoors will be your studio. You’ll master how to communicate scientific ideas and conservation stories through still and moving images, raising awareness of global issues including habitat loss, climate change and plastic pollution. For your final major project, you can follow the lead of former students who’ve returned from destinations worldwide with powerful and thought-provoking stories.

You will:

Take part in regular field trips

Have the option to learn professional underwater photography

Benefit from industry work placements, which form a key part of the second year

Complete a third-year project that mirrors an industry brief and could be based anywhere in the world

Be supported by staff who are global practitioners in photography, filmmaking, art, science and exploration

Modules could include:

The Marine Environment – explore issues affecting oceans and develop marine photography skills Moving Image & the Natural World – work in a group to produce an environmental film Conservation and its Representation –consider how images tell conservation stories, creating your own magazine article

Graduates now working as international filmmakers, principal camera operators, photographers and researchers for the BBC

Recent graduate work featured on BBC’s The One Show and in 2022 Sky Cinema thriller Into the Deep

Graduate Lewis Jefferies won the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022 British Waters Living Together category

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

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UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Photography BA(Hons)

INTERESTED IN A BA(HONS) PHOTOGRAPHY TOP-UP? SCAN BELOW FOR

Explore the world of contemporary photography and develop a unique body of work. You’ll discover new and innovative ways of working, as well as engaging with traditional and alternative photographic processes. Operating at an industry level, with access to our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll research, experiment and innovate to build a unique portfolio. Underpinning your practice will be a grounding in the history, theory, professional contexts and working practices of photography.

You will:

Engage in creative collaborations and work experience with industry professionals and organisations, building your expertise in creative enterprise

Work with tutors who are practising artists, photographers, curators, writers and thinkers

Have the chance to experiment with your work and produce unique outcomes

Exhibit your images throughout the course, gaining feedback along the way and testing new ways of engaging an audience

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Elements of Photographic Practice & Context – explore approaches, techniques and craft skills through thematic projects

Professional Practice – build your understanding of the industry and develop a tool kit for your future career

Final Project – develop and refine a final portfolio to showcase your creative abilities

Student Madeleine Roberts won gold in the Association of Photographers Student Award 2022 ‘Things’ category

Graduate Serena Brown shot portraits of British Vogue editorin-chief Edward Enninful for The New York Times, 2022

Graduate Jenny Brough, named in the British Fashion Council’s ‘New Wave: Creatives 2021’, shot a Vogue Singapore 2022 cover

Photography BA(Hons) Online

With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you with the skills to become an agile multimedia content creator. Taught by practicing academic staff, you’ll join an online community of bold and progressive image-makers working to promote social, ethical and sustainable change. You’ll graduate with a professionalstandard portfolio of meaningful images, an industry-ready skill set and the ability to inspire and motivate through visual storytelling.

You will:

Define your own visual language and approach to lens-based image-making

Develop complex problem-solving and ideation skills to enable you to experiment, take risks and produce innovative photographic imagery

Become a globally minded and resilient creative, refining your communication and collaboration skills

Acquire the business prowess to operate as a professional across a range of careers in the creative industries

Modules could include:

Explore – immerse yourself from week one, experimenting with photographic approaches and post-production techniques Innovate – respond to a variety of creative challenges, developing your critical voice Futures – situate your practice and gain the business skills needed for a successful and dynamic career

UCAS code: See page 150

Location: Online

Length: 2 years full-time, apply via UCAS or online, or 3 years part-time, apply online

ONLINE COURSE

Students on this new course could emulate graduates from related courses finding success in the creative industries – from exhibiting internationally to working in the fast-paced worlds of fashion and advertising

Optional face-to-face events on campus offer the chance meet tutors and fellow students

UCAS code:

See page 150

Location: Penryn Campus

Length: 3/4/5 years full-time*

Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

Discover how to use the power of photography to communicate with a global audience – to tell stories, expose truths, prompt emotion or provoke action via the news and media. You’ll learn to shoot with a clear sense of purpose, while gaining industry expertise and professional insight. Working in longform documentary photography, news, sport and fashion, as well as immersive multimedia narrative, you’ll acquire the skills to communicate in fresh and engaging ways.

You will:

Gain valuable industry insight and technical know-how

Benefit from the support of our experienced academic team and a programme of visiting lecturers and industry mentors

Enjoy opportunities for study trips and work placements, to places such as London and New York

Develop skills in creative problem solving and collaboration and an understanding of photography and the law, ethics and human rights

*INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR AND PLACEMENT YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE See p34

Modules could include:

Essentials of Photographic Narrative –build observation and story-finding skills, on location and in the studio

Law & Ethics – establish a legal and ethical framework for your professional practice

Audio Visual & Multimedia – create immersive stories that resonate with target audiences

Graduates have worked for BBC, BJP, MIND, National Geographic, Pinnacle Photo Agency, Press Association, ShelterBox, Shutterstock and The Times

Students photographed the streets of East London for the exhibition 24 Hours in Bethnal Green

Student Ryan Jenkinson named Nikon Student Photographer of the Year 2022

Spotlight on: William Fortescue

William Fortescue had long been a fan of photographer Jonathan Scott when he bumped into his idol while out in Kenya.

“I asked him how he got to spend his life photographing wildlife and he told me to check out Falmouth’s Marine & Natural History Photography BA,” recalls William. “I applied that very afternoon, not even knowing where Falmouth was. I was just so excited to study wildlife photography.”

Five years after graduation, William released his first coffee table book, The Last Stand, a culmination of three year’s work in East Africa. An extended first exhibition in late 2022, The Art of Survival, made him the youngest wildlife photographer to have a two-month solo show in London.

“The course gave me a great base to spring from, but things didn’t always run smoothly,” says William, who put up marquees, mowed lawns and packed eggs, among other random jobs. “I focused on finding an image style that could make me stand out. I was prepared to put years into this and I’m 100% still finding my feet in the industry. It was totally worth it though, as I now spend every day working for myself and on projects I love. There’s talk of a few more exhibitions and I’m heading back to the Himalayas, Tanzania, the Arctic and Kenya to work on some new images.”

We know that the decision of what and where to study is an important one. If you’re ready to follow your passion and join us at Falmouth, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Remember, our experienced Applicant Services team is on hand to help you with any aspect of the application process. They’re never more than an email or a phone call away if you can’t find the answers to your questions in these pages. Or contact us through the live chat on our website, at falmouth.ac.uk

We hope to see you soon!

““I look back on my time at Falmouth as three extraordinarily happy years. It’s such a vibrantly different university experience.’’

William Fortescue, Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) graduate

Visit us

Come and see our unique environment for yourself. We’re always adding new ways to experience Falmouth, up close or from afar, so check online for the latest updates.

Virtually…

Take a virtual 360⁰ tour online, where you can check out our professional-standard facilities, picture yourself in one of our halls of residence and wander around Falmouth town. To find out more about our courses and how to apply, our virtual events online sessions will give you a more in-depth idea of studying at Falmouth. For the inside story, join a live chat with a current student on our website, or book onto a course-specific virtual Open Day for one-to-one talks with our lecturers to find out more about our approach to learning.

… or in person

An Open Day is the best opportunity to experience Falmouth for real. You can tour our campuses and departments, speak to our academic staff and meet our Student Ambassadors, before soaking up the atmosphere in the lively towns you’ll be living in. You can also book an in-person Campus Tour to see our spaces and facilities.

You can meet our team at UCAS fairs around the UK throughout the year.

Book your spot on a virtual or campus event at falmouth.ac.uk/experience/open-days-visiting-us

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Online courses: how you’ll study

If you’re looking for flexibility while learning new skills and enhancing your career prospects, then an online course could be the ideal option.

Futureproof your career – or pursue a new profession – from anywhere in the world. Designed by our award-winning digital learning team, these courses offer the same expert teaching and industry connections as our on-campus degrees. You’ll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity and develop professional skills and expertise that will prepare you for industry as you join a global community of Falmouth creatives defining the future.

How we work

You’ll learn from practicing professionals via online lectures and webinars, where you can connect and share ideas with fellow students. You’ll use our dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which allows you to engage with what’s being taught, ask questions and collaborate.

Our lectures are pre-recorded and re-watchable, so you can replay the live webinars if you’re not able to dial in. Your course materials will be released weekly, giving you plenty of time to plan your workload.

Creative collaboration

At Falmouth, we encourage collaboration and the sharing of ideas. This might mean participating in thought-provoking discussions with fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. This is vital to helping you feel part of your academic community and will give you the chance to explore each other’s creative boundaries. While you’re studying, you’ll be supported academically by tutors. Your module tutor will offer feedback on your work and will be your first point of contact for any academic queries. They’ll run a weekly live webinar, usually in an evening (UK time), which is also recorded for easy access if the timing doesn’t fit your schedule.

Supportive tutors and Student Advisors

The Student Advisor team can offer wellbeing support and answer any questions not directly related to your course material. They are contactable via email, phone, WhatsApp and video meetings to help you make the most of your online learning experience and to guide you towards any further support you need.

Our IT team will also be on hand to offer free technical support and advice, to keep you connected while you study.

The right balance

You’ll learn through a combination of directed and independent study, working within a schedule but with the flexibility to set your own routine and to spend extra time on certain modules should you need to. It’s worth bearing in mind the commitment required. The study expectation per week totals between 40-50 hours for a full-time undergraduate degree and 27-33 hours for a parttime undergraduate degree, dependent upon experience and aptitude.

These courses are designed especially to be studied from home, so you will not have access to our campus facilities. Studying online need not mean studying alone, however, as you’ll be part of a connected student community. Optional face-to-face events offer a great opportunity to visit the University, meet other students and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. Input by guest lecturers will offer a wider professional context for your learning and a deeper insight into a range of creative industries.

Creative chemistry

As an online student, you can still benefit from the hotbed of creativity here at Falmouth. Our Collaboration module is shared by all online courses, giving writers, designers, image-makers and entrepreneurs the chance to work together to share their ideas and approaches.

Find out more about studying online: falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/how-you-study

Fees and finance

While studying at university involves making a considerable investment in your future, in both time and money, an undergraduate course or degree can build a solid foundation for your career – boosting your prospects and broadening your horizons.

There are three main costs involved in university life: tuition fees, costs related to your particular course and general living costs. Our Student Finance team is armed with the latest information on finance, fees and bursaries, to make sure that you realise your creative potential by getting all the help you’re entitled to – visit falmouth.ac.uk/student-funding You’ll also find additional course costs outlined on the relevant course pages at falmouth.ac.uk

Tuition fees

UK students (full-time, on campus):

Three-year undergraduate degree – £9,250 per year

One-year CertHE – £9,250

Integrated Foundation Year – £9,250

Placement year (industry) – £1,850 per year

International students (full-time, on campus):

Three-year undergraduate degree – £17,460 per year

One-year CertHE – £17,460

Integrated Foundation Year – £17,460

Placement year (industry) – £1,850 per year

Online students:

Three-year undergraduate degree – £6,935 per year

Two-year undergraduate degree – £10,400 per year

These fees are correct at the time of publication for the 2023/24 academic year. The full list of fees for September 2024 entry will be published in autumn 2023 and will be available online at falmouth.ac.uk/tuition-fees

For the most up-to-date info about Government loans and how to apply, visit gov.uk/student-finance

Bursaries, scholarships and awards

The University offers financial support through its undergraduate bursary programme. Eligibility will depend on an assessment of your household income (which the Student Loans Company will carry out when you apply for a maintenance loan), your chosen course and pathway, and, for some bursaries, your personal circumstances.

For details of the Falmouth Bursary and other potential support for care leavers or those with one or more dependants, visit falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/ undergraduate-bursaries-awards

Scholarships and talent awards are available for students from different countries who meet certain criteria. Find out more at falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/ scholarships-for-international-students

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds. Most courses involve an interview or an audition, to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your potential and to discuss what inspires and motivates you in your field. You’ll also be able to show us your portfolio or performance, depending on the course.

Entry requirements

As a guide, our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as, but not limited to, A-levels, T-levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. You should be able to demonstrate English language skills that will enable successful completion of your studies, including a minimum of Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language, or equivalent. A typical offer for Architecture is 112-120 UCAS Tariff points.

Application support

We’re committed to removing barriers that potential students may face. To see whether you’re eligible for extra support in the form of personal statement advice, portfolio feedback, interview adjustments, mentoring and financial bursaries, visit falmouth.ac.uk/widening-participation-outreach

International students

Students from across the globe study at Falmouth, bringing a welcome diversity and richness to our creative community. For full details of language and Student Visa requirements, and the many ways in which we can facilitate your educational journey as an international student, please visit falmouth.ac.uk/study/international Our Applicant Services team can help with any questions.

Postgraduate study

We offer a wide range of creative courses at postgraduate level. Find out more by visiting our website or requesting a postgraduate prospectus, at falmouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate

Contact us

For information and guidance before applying:

Email: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1326 254350

After applying:

Email: applicantservices@falmouth.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1326 213730

Visit: falmouth.ac.uk/apply

Chat to students and staff

Use the ‘ask a student’ option on our website to chat to a current student. We can also put you in contact with the academic department you’re interested in, so you can receive the best possible advice and guidance.

Application Timeline

VISIT US

Join us in person on one of our Open Days (see p143) for a real taste of what we have to offer. Or explore Falmouth University online, through our virtual 360 tour and course-specific events at falmouth.ac.uk

ACCEPT!

The most important step once we’ve made you an offer is to accept. You can then start planning for your studies at Falmouth. Find out more about accommodation, student fees and finances online.

TIMETO SHINE!

BOOK YOUR INTERVIEW

Your interview could be on campus, online or at one of our regional interview locations – you choose. For certain courses, we’ll ask you to submit a portfolio of work or prepare a performance to help us to assess your ability and style.

Our online films take you through the whole application process. falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/application-toolkit

Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com, using our institution code F33 and the UCAS course code listed on p150 (check online for any updates).

UCAS or online. For part-time online courses, you must apply using the application form on the relevant course page on our website.

LOG ON TO OUR PORTAL

You’ll receive log-on details for our applicant portal, where you’ll find the next steps and contact details for the team member who’ll guide you through the process. You can also upload documents such as ID and proof of residency.

MISSED THE DEADLINE?

Places may still be available if you miss the 25 January 2024 equal consideration deadline, so use the UCAS course search tool to check. We will consider applications if there is still space on the course.

Courses and UCAS codes

See p34 for information on Integrated Foundation and Placement Years

Falmouth University

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E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk

T: +44 (0)1326 254350

SMS: +44 (0)1277 420398

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Terms & Conditions

Falmouth University will take all reasonable steps to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in this prospectus and in course information. However, the University cannot guarantee this provision. You should check online for the most up-to-date information on University rules and regulations, which are available at falmouth.ac.uk/ student-regulations, and for the latest information about courses and facilities at falmouth.ac.uk

All information was correct at the time of print in January 2023. ©Falmouth University 2023

The European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund have been major contributors to our infrastructure, campus developments, postgraduate provision and course development. Most recently, Falmouth University has been awarded significant grants for research and innovation from a range of national and international funders including Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation and the European Union.

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Our 2024 prospectus is printed by a certified carbon-neutral supplier on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), using vegetable-based printing inks. What’s more, we only use recyclable foils and no cover lamination – so you can either recycle it or pass it on to an interested friend.