POSTGRADUATE GUIDE
“Falmouth’s reputation in the creative industries is practically unrivalled. I’ve encountered Falmouth graduates everywhere I’ve been since graduating. I can honestly say that without my MA I wouldn’t be in my current job. I graduated with a full set of skills that equipped me perfectly for the professional world.” Amy Pollock MA graduate Producer at Thomson Reuters
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Welcome
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Research, advanced scholarship and professional creative practice constitute an increasingly important part of academic life at Falmouth University
At the heart of one of the country’s most significant creative regions, Falmouth’s Academy for Innovation & Research and Graduate School host taught postgraduate and research degrees spanning the University’s subjects. We offer an exciting cross-disciplinary context for study and research linked to internationally significant research and creative practice. Our MFA and PhD programmes enable you to specialise, change academic direction, wrestle with new concepts and modes of expression, or engage with practice-based research. We are keen to welcome questioning academics, entrepreneurial creators, active innovators, gamechangers, discipline-hoppers and reflective practitioners into our community. Dr David Hawkins Head of The Graduate School
“The course was, by some distance, the best thing I have done so far in my life.” Barney Spiro MA Creative Advertising graduate
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“I’ve always been very impressed with the level of expertise demonstrated by Falmouth graduates. Their knowledge and understanding of the ever-shifting landscape is testament to the work put in by the course leaders and the links they’ve forged.” Tony Malcolm Creative Director, Leo Burnett
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Contents This postgraduate guide has two sections Postgraduate Guide: everything you need to know about studying at Falmouth University, from details of our outstanding facilities and learning support, to what graduate life is all about in Falmouth and Penryn.
Course Information: individual leaflets which detail course content and delivery, industry relationships, opportunities and graduate success.
Postgraduate Guide Welcome Facilities Postgraduate life Fees and funding Accommodation Support services How to apply Visit us
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Course leaflets include: MA Creative Advertising MA Creative Education MA Film & Television MA Illustration: Authorial Practice MA Professional Writing MFA (Master of Fine Arts) MPhil / PhD
Terms and conditions Falmouth University will take all reasonable steps to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in this guide and in course information. However, the University cannot guarantee this provision. For the full terms and conditions, and up-to-date details of all our courses please visit falmouth.ac.uk or phone admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730
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falmouth.ac.uk/facilities
Facilities at Falmouth Carefully designed Media evolving professional working environment, and developed with Aourconstantly media facilities are fully equipped, with technical support professional consultation, to help your skills keep pace with your creative ideas. There’s partnerships and everything you need to practice and produce digital animation, expertise, Falmouth’s digital games, film, TV, radio and print news. industry-standard Photography a reputation as the best in Europe, our Institute of working environments With Photography offers a comprehensive range of equipment are at your disposal and facilities for both traditional and digital formats. Close relationships with the likes of Hasselblad, Nikon and Canon ensure the Institute matches the requirements of the profession. You’ll benefit from large professional-standard studios, wellequipped darkrooms and process areas, specialist printing and mounting services, and a large range of equipment for loan from the photography store. This includes digital and film cameras, large format cameras, in addition to studio and location lighting.
Performance Award-winning industry consultants have helped produce this £19m creative hub. Resourced to industry standard, it’s used by both students and visiting professionals. We encourage collaboration across all subject areas, with specially designed studios for dance, acoustic music, amplified music, theatre and recording. All studios are equipped with contemporary production lighting and sound facilities.
Design Providing bespoke workshops for woods, metals, plastics, fine metals, ceramics, glass, plaster and textiles, each supported by a team of technical instructors, our design facility also converts into a multi-level exhibition space. It is the ideal venue to showcase your work and enjoy a range of lectures, presentations and seminars.
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“The campus has a fun and engaging atmosphere with people of all ages and backgrounds, plus a great library, printmaking facilities and IT department. It was a luxury to have such a nice studio space with natural light pouring in through big windows and surrounding gardens – so much creative space!” Jenny Soep MA Illustration: Authorial Practice graduate
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“I was attracted Additional facilities to Falmouth by its The Academy for Innovation & Research reputation. When A focus for our research students, The Academy for Innovation & Research provides a collaborative space for I went to visit, multidisciplinary projects and acts as an interface between there was a great business and academic creative capital. Opened in 2012 and atmosphere and equipped with the latest specialist equipment, the Academy explores challenges that are globally relevant through two key the facilities were themes: sustainable design and the digital economy. brilliant: lots of editing suites, an falmouth.ac.uk/research industry-standard Libraries Our libraries at Falmouth and Penryn include large collections studio and gallery, of subject-specific books, a wide range of journals, online plenty of cameras and and electronic resources, and specialist audio and visual sound equipment.” collections. Both centres provide Wi-Fi throughout and Jess Symons MA graduate, Commissioning Editor, Children’s Programming, Channel 5
include a variety of study spaces and open access computer facilities. Support in person, by email and telephone is provided by the library team. falmouth.ac.uk/libraries
The Centre for Performance Research The Resource Centre for the Centre for Performance Research is housed at Falmouth. This extraordinary collection of DVDs, videos, journals, books and archival material specialises in world theatre, dance and experimental performance. thecpr.org.uk
The Exchange New in 2012, this state-of-the-art facility shared between Falmouth and the University of Exeter offers a range of teaching, learning and social spaces, study areas and library collections. falmouth.ac.uk/the-exchange
Digital animation studio A range of professional software, hardware, animation, stop motion and postproduction facilities all feature in this high-specification centre.
Interactive arts centre This centre is fully equipped with a wealth of software from web design and image manipulation, to video and 3D modelling.
Art studios and workshops The Falmouth Campus offers dedicated studio and seminar space for each course and incorporates the original Falmouth School of Art less than half a mile away. Shared facilities include a printmaking studio and sculpture workshop with technician support, IT suites and a specialist art library.
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falmouth.ac.uk/studentlife
Postgraduate life The Falmouth University Penryn Campus award-winning resources, the Penryn Campus houses an community is spread over With extensive library, sports facilities, pitches, refectory and one two campuses, both only of the county’s main events venues. Set in stunning grounds, a moment’s walk from it is envied by industry and constitutes our largest campus. you’ll find: the town, each connected Here, // The Academy for Innovation & Research by cycle paths, a frequent // The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts bus service and train line. // The Games Academy School of Writing & Journalism Housing different subject //// The The School of Film & Television areas and departments, // The Institute of Photography they provide cutting-edge falmouth.ac.uk/penryn-campus facilities and a creative hub for students, staff and Falmouth Campus Just a walk from the beach and town centre, our Falmouth visiting experts Campus offers a close creative community, friendly Our brand new School of Architecture, Interiors & Design is situated across both of our campuses, with students working from the facilities most suited to their subject area.
atmosphere, historic architecture and subtropical gardens. It’s an ideal place to think, create and share ideas. Here you’ll discover a well-resourced library, refectory, shop, bar and the following departments: // The Falmouth School of Art // The Fashion & Textiles Institute // The School of Communication Design falmouth.ac.uk/falmouth-campus
“Studying in Falmouth allows students to benefit from a rich regional art history and an active contemporary community while building up experience for a career in the international art world.” Charles Esche Director of the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, Holland
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falmouth.ac.uk/funding
Fees and funding Reviewed annually, fees Tuition fees are payable in two equal instalments. courses that start in October the instalments are due in and charges are detailed For October and January, and for courses that start in January on the course leaflets and the instalments are due in January and April. In certain on our website. For advice circumstances alternative arrangements may be available. and information about Fee sheets for individual courses are available. tuition fees and other Postgraduate Support Scheme 2015 Falmouth University is pleased to announce that it has been charges, please contact awarded 23 postgraduate bursaries of £10,000 each, for our Finance Office students admitted to taught Master’s degree programmes at Falmouth University in 2015. A proportion of the awards will be focused on specific courses, but details on this have yet to be confirmed. This one-off scheme, announced by the government in December 2014, is administered by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). There are restrictions on who will be considered for an award: // Applicants must have been paying £9,000 fees as an undergraduate (ie graduating in 2015) // Be a UK or EU student // Be starting a qualifying Masters course in Sept/Oct 2015 // Qualify as either: // Having been in receipt of a grant or bursary in their final year of undergraduate studies // Be from Cornwall // Have a disability Once it’s been decided which courses the awards are to be focused on, we will write to all live Masters applicants and email all final year undergraduate students, welcoming them to apply. falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
All students Tel: +44 (0)1326 213778 Email: student.fees@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/tuition-fees
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Scholarships, bursaries and funding
Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide
Find the latest information: Tel: +44 (0)1326 213744 Email: bursaries@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
The Essential Guide to Funding Further Study (Paperback) ISBN: 1840161299
Scholarships and bursaries A number of course specific (partial or full fee) bursaries and scholarships are available to home/EU and international postgraduate students at Falmouth.
Funding for international students Attracting the very best international students is important to us and we offer generous international scholarships including: // The Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship of £5,000 // International Scholarships up to £2,500 falmouth.ac.uk/international/scholarships You can also visit Education UK to access support for international students studying in the UK, including an online funding and scholarship search tool and an international student calculator to help manage your money during your studies in the UK. educationuk.org/scholarships ©Alex Walker
prospects.ac.uk contains a wealth of useful information on postgraduate funding postgraduatestudentships.co.uk is a funding search tool and forum
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Funding resources
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Other sources of funding Professional & Career Development Loans Around 80% of all UK postgraduate students fund their studies through a Professional & Career Development Loan (PCDL). Generally aimed at postgraduate students, PCDLs are designed to help people who want to improve their career prospects, but lack the funds to invest in a suitable vocational programme. For further details, please call the freephone information number 0800 585 505 or visit direct.gov.uk/pcdl
“The MA course is amazing. It is very intense, in the first three months I’ve learnt more than I ever thought possible.” Tereza Vachova MA Film & Television graduate
“I have found the University a fantastic place to be and the course to be a very supportive environment in which to work and discuss ideas. The learning experience has been diverse and exciting and I have enjoyed it immensely. I feel very lucky to have been a part of it.” Rebecca Jones MA Illustration: Authorial Practice graduate
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// A PCDL is a bank loan designed to help you pay for workrelated learning. You don’t have to start paying your loan back until at least one month after you stop training // You can take out a PCDL whether you are employed, selfemployed or unemployed // PCDLs are available through an arrangement between the government and two high street banks // Remember that a PCDL is a personal loan between you and the bank, and you’re responsible for repaying it to the bank, so you need to feel confident that you will be able to manage your monthly repayments There are three areas that a PCDL can cover: 1 Course fees 2 Other course costs 3 Living expenses Your loan can cover one or more of these elements, but cannot exceed £10,000 in total. PCDLs will only support the vocational or learning elements of a course.
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts Published by the Charities Aid Foundation, this directory enables grant seekers to search for trusts that might aid them in funding study.
The Grants Register Provides information on the availability of postgraduate and professional funding. Each entry gives details of subject area, eligibility, purpose, numbers offered, frequency, value, length of study, establishments and application procedures. Full contact details appear with each awarding organisation or individual award.
The Education Grants Directory This title provides information on almost 1,400 sources of financial help for students in need, including national and local funds, statutory funds and student grants, company sponsorship, PCDLs and Local Education Authority funding. There’s also guidance on selecting the right source of funds for your needs, and advice on how to make an application.
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Accommodation Help is at hand for all Private sector majority of postgraduates and researchers live in private students new to university The sector accommodation, which is plentiful in Falmouth and life. The Accommodation Penryn. Most properties are within walking or cycling distance Office organises fairs of the town centres and campuses. during the summer Residences months where you can A limited number of spaces in our student residences available for international postgraduate students on come along, see what are the Penryn Campus. Contracts for our residences cover properties are available, Christmas and Easter breaks. meet staff from the team, in addition to private landlords and agents
Accommodation Office
Accommodation fairs
Tel: +44 (0)1326 253639 Email: acccommodation@fxplus.ac.uk Web: www.fxplus.ac.uk/live
Saturday 7 March 2015 (10.00 – 15.00, Penryn Campus) Saturday 6 June 2015 (10.00 – 15.00, Falmouth Campus) Saturday 15 August 2015 (10.00 – 15.00, Penryn Campus)
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Support services At Falmouth University While you are with us… we are here to support A virtual world you through your studies. Our innovative online resources include The Learning Space, learning environment, which offers 24-hour access Services are available atovirtual course materials, podcasts and video lectures as well as at both campuses, connecting you to fellow students and staff via an online chat offering educational and option. At the Penryn Campus library there’s also an online enquiry service giving you 24-hour access to a host of online welfare guidance journals, books and other resources to aid you in your studies. Academic Skills (ASK) Academic Skills (ASK) Tel: Penryn +44 (0)1326 370438 Tel: Falmouth +44 (0)1326 213862 Email: ask@fxplus.ac.uk
Offering both drop-in workshop sessions and bookable one-toone appointments for all students, ASK provides advice tailored to your individual needs at both campuses, supporting: // Study Skills: including note-taking, organisational and presentation skills, planning your workload and revision techniques // Dyslexia: ensuring that if you’re dyslexic you have access to the advice and support you need // Writing: including advice on grammar, vocabulary, structure, essay planning, scientific writing, numeracy and articulating ideas and arguments // English language: EU and international students can join classes in English for Academic Purposes, Speaking and Pronunciation Skills and General and Social English
IT support Open-access IT facilities on both campuses also offer: // Specialist IT and IT training suites with a range of relevant software to meet generic and subject-specific needs // A central IT Service Desk offering staff and student support with extended opening hours // A laptop loan and laptop clinic service // A range of IT training courses across the whole institution to complement training at course level
Software training We offer all of our students training courses, workshops, qualifications and learning support on all major software suites including Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and e-publishing packages. Many of our courses are free and we offer Adobe Certified Association (ACA) and Microsoft MS qualifications at a special student rate.
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International student services International Admissions team Tel: +44 (0)1326 370725 Email: international@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/international Skype: Falmouth_International_Office Facebook: falmouthglobal Twitter: @falmouthglobal
“Studying abroad is an opportunity to expand and broaden your perspective of the world. I’ve learned a lot about British culture as a whole and I’ve been fortunate to have made some really good friends here at Falmouth. I’ve definitely given my classmates a positive taste of what a young black female from Brooklyn is really like. We’ve shared and exchanged stories about culture, upbringing and lifestyle.” Christine Piggott USA, MA graduate
Falmouth University’s Global Student Recruitment staff attend events all over the world and provide international students with a dedicated personal service. From your first enquiry, during the application process, with study visas and tuition fees, through to helping you find accommodation. We also offer: // A free airport meeting service // An exclusive week long Orientation Week of activities to help you immediately feel at home // Introductory sessions about banks, finance and health services
Work experience Placements at national and international companies specialising in your area of study are built in as a requirement of many of our courses. falmouth.ac.uk/careers
For when you leave… Business links and networking Our Employer Liaison Team works on your behalf to build relationships with regional, national and international companies as well as links to existing and emerging networks within the creative industries. They offer networking opportunities, alumni events and vacancies for students and graduates.
Unlock your potential Grad Cornwall has already worked successfully with over 600 businesses, matching talented graduates with progressive Cornish companies to fuel innovation, growth, creativity and economic prosperity. The team helps graduates based in the region to develop employability skills, get work experience, and offers a range of vacancies to graduates, each with ongoing mentorship and support. gradcornwall.co.uk
Career support Careers & Employability support Tel: +44 (0)01326 253735 Email: careers@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/careers
Falmouth’s Careers & Employability Service offers live vacancy searches or can help you explore the possibility of further study options. Impartial one-to-one advice on applications, improving your CV and interview skills are available to all Falmouth students, even after graduation.
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Student welfare support Support Services Tel: Penryn +44 (0)1326 370447 Tel: Falmouth +44 (0)1326 213742 Email: studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/support
Student Support Services provide free, confidential help and advice on any problem, throughout term-time on both campuses including: // Counselling service: A free and confidential service to help you manage personal and emotional difficulties. A range of appointments are available, including one-hour sessions and daily drop-in times // Chaplaincy: A multi-faith chaplaincy team offering spiritual support for students of all faiths or none // Day nursery: High quality childcare and education in a safe and stimulating environment at the Falmouth Campus // Health matters: A friendly nurse-clinic runs twice weekly on Penryn Campus for general medical problems, including sexual health // Living support: For students experiencing welfare or behavioural issues The Students’ Union, FXU, also offers welfare advisers.
Accessibility Service Accessibility Service Email: accessibility@fxplus.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/accessibility-service
We’re committed to providing an environment that promotes equality of opportunity and access. If you encounter barriers to studying due to a specific learning need, or related to your physical or mental health, the Accessibility Service can discuss the practical support you need and offer help in claiming the Disabled Students’ Allowance, which is available for UK students. We can also arrange diagnostic and technical needs assessments. The Accessibility Service can provide support workers for students who require assistance with their course such as note-taking support, hearing or visual impairment support and enabling, which are funded from your Disabled Students’ Allowance. A copy of our Disability Statement is available on our website.
Dyslexia Dyslexia is common in creative people. Many Falmouth students share dyslexic tendencies and are drawn to us because of the high level of support we give. We offer screening for every student so that you can receive the right support, funding and equipment to get the most out of your studies. The Academic Skills team offers dyslexia support, specialist IT tuition, library assistance and help with literacy/ numeracy skills.
Students’ Union: FXU Students’ Union: FXU Tel: +44 (0)1326 255861 Email: team@fxu.org.uk Web: fxu.org.uk
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FXU is the representative body of students at Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Penryn Campus. Each year during the Freshers’ Fortnight, FXU organises a mature students’ social. Often, following this event, a formal student-run Mature Students’ Network is set up to provide regular opportunities for social activities as well as meetings to discuss issues of particular importance to mature students.
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How to apply UK or EU Masters degree applicants UK or EU Masters degree applicants All enquiries regarding our postgraduate MA courses should be made in the first instance to our Admissions team Applications can be made online at Email: admissions@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/apply Tel: +44 (0)1326 213730 Post: Admissions Office, Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH
We welcome applications from those with relevant Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in their subject. If you have professional experience, this can sometimes be substituted for traditional academic qualifications. This experience should be current (gained within the last five years) and should be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. Applications for all postgraduate courses can be submitted at any time. However, you’re advised to apply early because we allocate places as applications are received, and an early application will increase your chances of qualifying for any bursaries or scholarships on offer.
UK or EU Research degree applicants UK or EU Research degree applicants All enquiries regarding our research degrees should be made in the first instance to our Research & Innovation Office Tel: +44 (0)1326 255831 Email: RIO-Office@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/phd Post: Research Office, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE
Applicants must have a strong academic background (2.1 or higher, MA preferred) with a clear and compelling proposal in relation to Falmouth’s research themes and, where relevant, the development of the Cornish knowledge economy. If you are interested in applying, the first step is to complete an expression of interest form on our website and submit this to the secretary of the Research Degrees Committee: jemma.julian@falmouth.ac.uk The final deadline for full applications is normally early May. Applications made later than the deadline date may only be considered under exceptional circumstances. Once the application is received it will be reviewed by a panel. Candidates who are selected will then be invited to interview, to discuss their proposal and supervision requirements. Interviews are likely to take place in late June 2015 and early July 2015.
International applicants for all postgraduate courses International applicants for all postgraduate courses Please contact the International Admissions team in the first instance for further information Tel: +44 (0)1326 254259 Email: international@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/international Post: International Office, Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH
English language requirements An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 is required to study for a postgraduate degree – or a recognised equivalent. These tests must have been taken no earlier than two years before enrolling on a course at Falmouth. Applications for all postgraduate courses can be submitted at any time. However, you’re advised to apply early because we allocate places as applications are received, and an early application will increase your chances of qualifying for any international bursaries or scholarships on offer.
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Visiting us If you would like to We prefer to interview all our postgraduate applicants in but if you can’t easily get to Falmouth, we will visit our campuses person happily arrange Skype interviews. and tour our facilities, please go to our website How to find us to book online By rail
Both our campuses are easily accessible by rail. Truro is on the main line from London Paddington to Penzance. Change at Truro for Penryn (for our Penryn Campus) and Falmouth Town (for our Falmouth Campus).
Campus tours Email: campustours@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/campustours
By road For Penryn and Falmouth Campuses, take the A30 to Truro and then the A39 for Penryn and Falmouth. National Express coaches run to Falmouth.
By air Our nearest airports are Newquay and Exeter. Both have international connections. Visitor enquiries Tel: +44 (0)1326 213706 Email: opendays@falmouth.ac.uk Web: falmouth.ac.uk/opendays
Choose green transport The University is committed to promoting awareness of its environmental impact. Its environmental policy is supported by a Green Travel Plan, which includes promoting bus travel, strict car parking management and improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. The interest and cooperation of students and staff in this respect are both encouraged and appreciated. The Green Travel Guide explaining this policy and the many sustainable travel options on offer is available on our website. falmouth.ac.uk/greentravel
Term dates To view our term dates please check our website for up-to-date information. falmouth.ac.uk/termdates
Falmouth receives funding from a number of public sources, in particular it has benefited from over a decade of EU funding. 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 has been awarded significant grants for research and innovation from a range of national and international funders.
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MA Creative Advertising On this challenging, hands-on course designed by industry professionals, you’ll create advertising from your very first week and become adept at communication through practical, studio-based learning. Simulating the advertising industry, you’ll work in art director/copywriter partnerships to devise campaigns for real products in a wide range of media, resulting in a thorough and professional portfolio
From idea conception to delivery, you’ll learn how to work to a client’s brief and present your ideas effectively. As a member of Design & Art Direction (D&AD) – the industry’s most influential body – the course gives you the opportunity to exhibit your work at the New Blood competition and meet key industry figures, whilst workshops and placements at top international agencies will equip you with the contacts and understanding to win the job you want after graduation. Based on real agency briefs, you’ll undertake the strategic planning, conceptual thinking and execution skills – visual and written – necessary to turn a business objective into an engaging, relevant, coherent campaign. Starting with ‘traditional media’ (posters, press, radio and TV), the course builds your capabilities to encompass the latest online and social media techniques needed to reach diverse target groups, and you’ll consider the impact of your work within ethical, economic, psychological and socio-political frameworks. You’ll also gain the critical understanding which underpins the work of the mature, reflective, professional practitioner.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Falmouth
For further information about MA Creative Advertising and how to apply, call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730 or email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
For the academic year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: Full-time A member of
Full-time UK/EU £5,250 Full-time International & CIOM £12,500 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
MA Creative Advertising
Case Study Tom Dixon “The first month was intensive, we worked on briefs throughout the year, and at the beginning we focused on products that might seem simple, but are hard to work on, like salt or bread; things people use every day where it’s hard to market one over another. I’m 100% sure this is what I want to do. It’s art with a purpose. I don’t think there’s anything else like it. With creative work, somebody either likes what you do or they don’t. But you can’t argue over the value of an advert that’s increased a brand’s sales. I want to produce beautiful work, but I also want it to do its job. Working for clients, you have significant budgets to work with, which gives you scope to create something unreal. Being trusted with these budgets is incredible, and it opens so many doors. The Falmouth MA carries weight in this sector.” Creative at WCRS wcrs.com Winner of Young Creative Network Award and best in show at D&AD
Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three 15-week study blocks: Study Blocks 1 & 2 Study Block 1 focuses on strategic thinking as the first step in fulfilling clients’ briefs. If your specialism is art direction, you’ll learn vital layout and typography skills, as well as developing your appreciation of photography, film, illustration and fine art, and their application to advertising. For copywriters, a range of practical projects will further your writing skills, helping you write in a clear, lively and visual style to stimulate your audience. During London Study Week, we visit a number of major advertising agencies (see building professional experience). Study Block 3 In Study Block 3, you’ll produce a portfolio that will help your transition into this competitive industry. Working with a partner – copywriter or art director – your portfolio can include live projects negotiated with agencies and clients, supported and advised by the course team. The course’s practical elements are substantiated by theoretical studies in Visual Culture & Communication, where you’ll research and analyse advertising within changing cultural contexts. The Applied Technology unit gives you hands-on IT training using InDesign and Photoshop, as well as in imaging, file conversion, typography and web development.
Course Coordinator: Chris Waite
Applying
Chris came to Falmouth in 2005 after spending 28 years working in some of London’s leading advertising agencies, creating award-winning campaigns for clients including Tetley Bitter, the Health Education Council, Nationwide Building Society and Fairy Liquid. He’s a long-standing member of D&AD (which encourages and inspires new talent within the industry), still writes on a freelance basis and has extensive contacts in the advertising world. In 2014 Chris contributed a chapter to a new book about copywriting, Read Me – 10 Lessons for Writing Great Copy. He’s also researching the challenges and opportunities that digital media presents to the advertising industry.
When you apply, we’ll ask you to complete a project based on a real advertising brief and submit a portfolio of your work. Your creative work samples can include anything from creative writing, photographs, videos or drawings, to films or 3D work. You may then be invited to meet members of the course team for an interview, in person, over the phone or by video conference depending on circumstance.
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Our students win prestigious awards year after year, in industry competitions including D&AD. View their work at falmouth.ac.uk/ creativeadvertising dandad.org
Course delivery You’ll be taught in small groups, through individual and team tutorials, seminars and workshops, supported by lectures from key figures in advertising and related media. The course replicates the experience of working in a typical full service agency and your project work will be delivered within that context. As well as working individually, you’ll work in copywriter/ art director pairs and groups to strengthen your communication and negotiation skills. Our Virtual Learning Environment provides information to assist you with research and project work.
Building professional experience A unique feature of our MA, our London Study Week, puts you at the heart of the creative advertising industry, building knowledge and making contacts. What’s more it will give you a vital and thorough grounding in agency structure and how this corresponds and responds to clients’ business. We also visit a leading headhunter, who’ll show you a variety of portfolios that demonstrate best practice in terms of creativity and winning jobs. Our graduates are employed worldwide by agencies, media companies and in-house advertising units such as Wieden & Kennedy, 101, Mother, BBH, Atomic, WCRS, Saatchi & Saatchi, ITV Creative, Brothers & Sisters, RKCR/Y&R, Ogilvy & Mather, Dyson, VCCP, Mindshare, Karmarama, TBWA, English Heritage, McCann-Erickson, Publicis and 180 Amsterdam.
Recent visiting lecturers include Rory Sutherland Vice Chairman, Ogilvy John Hegarty Owner/Global Creative Director, BBH Flo Heiss Creative Director, Dare
Scott Sherrard Brand Strategist, The Cambridge Centre
Gareth James, Executive Creative Director, Tullo Marshall Warren
Jamie Bell Creative Partner, VCCP
Mandy Wheeler & Luke Sorba Radio Writers/Producers, Punch It Up
Andy Blackford Creative Partner, KB49
Course assessment
“All in all a brilliant course to make the graduates fighting fit for our industry.”
// Assessment at the end of each study block // Combination of visual, verbal and written assignments // Final external assessment takes place in September
Facilities // Full IT facilities // Course-specific computer suite // Large Mac suite where most of the IT lectures take place
Flo Heiss Executive Creative Director, Dare
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Career opportunities Industry Connections Students obtain placements at leading agencies, which regularly lead to employment. These include: // Ogilvy // AMV BBDO // Leo Burnett // Dare // TBWA // 180 Amsterdam // JWT // Tullo Marshall Warren // 4 Creative
Potential careers include: // Copywriter, art director or creative director // Strategic planner // Marketing director, communications officer or event manager // Web content producer // Research and further education
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS Victor Monclus and Will Lowe made prizewinning work for the likes of VW, the FT and Harvey Nichols at DDB London before heading for 180 Amsterdam. They have since moved on to Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam. wkams.com
After a few awardwinning years as a senior creative at Wieden & Kennedy, London, Hollie Newton is now the global creative director of the Volvo creative account at Grey London. grey.co.uk
Felipe Guimaraes and Lambros Charalambous were hired by agency BBH, after a threemonth placement on the course. Now associate creative directors of BBH, they’ve produced award-winning work for clients such as Lynx/Axe, Adidas and Weetabix. bartleboglehegarty.com
James Hodson and Jason Keet were hired by Agency Republic shortly after completing the course. They won many digital advertising awards and are now a busy creative team at WCRS. wcrs.com
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MA Creative Education This course recognises that teaching is an inherently creative activity and draws on the current contexts within which design, media, art and performance education operate. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the innovation and creativity of your subject area to inform your approaches to teaching and learning
Acknowledging that the best teachers are also learners, you’ll be taking a scholarly look at teaching and reflecting on the literature, practices and contexts of the creative curriculum. This course also addresses a need to develop informed professionalism to support the teaching and learning of an increasingly diverse student group. Delivered in three distinct stages, this course aims to develop confident, professional teaching within a context of both creative and academic practices. The stages are: // Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) creative contexts // Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Education // MA in Creative Education, research project The Certificate stage (year 1) offers you a stand-alone qualification for teaching in higher education. The Diploma and MA Research stages (years 2 and 3) introduce pedagogic scholarship and educational research methods and provide opportunity for you to engage in a negotiated research project relevant to your own educational context and sector.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Penryn
All applicants are required to have a minimum of 90 hours of teaching or supporting students in the academic year of study. For the PGCHE year this should be within a Higher Education context. APEL applications based on relevant experience are welcome to the Diploma and Masters Levels of study.
For the year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: Part-time Accredited by
For further information about MA Creative Education and how to apply, call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730 or email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education £2,000 Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Education £3,250 MA in Creative Education research stage £3,250 The tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
MA Creative Education
Case Study Sarah Hayes “Having been a lecturer for over 20 years, the Masters Research enabled me to redefine both my practice and my role as an educator through an understanding of educational theories alongside case study research in the studio. The supervisory support was second to none allowing me to develop confidence in my written work and also reflect upon creative pedagogy.” Lecturer, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Case Study Amy Sampson “Professionally and personally I’ve found the MA in Creative Education course to be invaluable. As a learning technologist working in a professional services capacity the course has allowed me to develop my learning and teaching practice surrounded by peers working across all areas of education and subject disciplines. It’s given me the confidence to apply pedagogic theory and develop my own research work in the field of educational technology in a creative arts setting.”
Course structure We anticipate that you’ll achieve the Certificate stage within one year of study, the Diploma after two years and the Masters after three – though this may be negotiated within the maximum period of registration (six years). // The PGCHE comprises three modules of 20 credits each. Assessed through a series of assignments, you’ll build a teaching portfolio evidencing the areas of activity, core knowledge and professional values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning // The Diploma comprises three 20-credit units intended to extend your professional engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning // The Masters research stage offers the opportunity to engage in a year-long negotiated 60-credit supervised research project into an aspect of teaching and/or learning in creative disciplines
Course delivery The PGCHE offers a taught model with sessions delivered weekly plus a week-long ‘summer school’ in July. The Diploma offers a blend of taught and online components, including three two-day taught events supported by a range of online activities and discussion. During the Masters research stage, you’ll be supported by both a supervisor and regular research forum meetings with staff and your peers. The course is further supported through the online platform, The Learning Space, which hosts course information, readings and resources to support your scholarship.
Learning Technologist
Head of the Graduate School: Dr David Hawkins
Recent visiting lecturers include
As part of his role David oversees the PGCHE/PgDip/MA Creative Education programme. He is also Associate Professor of Design and linked to research development within art and design subjects, in particular. An ergonomist, designer and writer on design history and theory, he has written many academic and conference papers, edited a design magazine and written and contributed to books on design and design business. He has worked as a design consultant, designer-maker, university lecturer and researcher since graduating in ergonomics from Loughborough University in 1980.
Dr Margo Blythman London College of Communication Visual plagiarism and arts practices
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Dr Jan Huyton Cardiff Metropolitan University The emotional dimensions of learning and impact on student retention and success Marcia Ody Manchester University Peer assisted study support
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Case Study Rebecca Edgerley “The course provides an informative and critically engaged programme of study, not only for teachers and lecturers, but also for all professionals who are involved in supporting learning in higher education. As a quality assurance professional, the course has helped me to consider how educational policy and pedagogic theory and practice interrelate. In turn, this has encouraged me to reflect more deeply upon my own work and to explore, and be appreciative of, different perspectives and approaches within the sector.
Building professional experience The MA in Creative Education allows you to reflect on your teaching practice and subject context, in order to explore this in relation to current thinking and research in learning and teaching. The course is founded on the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. It explores key areas of activity, core knowledge and professional values, and explores these within the context of the creative disciplines. The PGCHE offers a route to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Participants have the opportunity to engage with technical and digital innovations relevant to their subject teaching, as well as inform their approaches to teaching through an understanding of creative pedagogy.
Through a combination of teacher and peer-led workshops, ranging from class-based discussion, to dance, vocal presentation, and storytelling, the PGCHE has given me the space to be creative and apply this in a professional context – whether to better communicate an idea, or to come up with an alternative solution to a problem. Of especial credit to the course is its student-centred approach, and its focus on how we can make learning an engaging, rewarding, and communal experience.” Senior Officer (Collaborative Provision) Quality Assurance & Enhancement
Senior Lecturer: Dr Steph Cosgrove Steph is a Senior Lecturer on the programme and her research interests focus on undergraduate student persistence in an art, design and media context. Her doctoral research investigated the social status of the photograph and its implications for photographic education. She has worked in a range of educational contexts from Siberia to New York, and is also interested in informal and community based photographic learning. Steph is also a Senior Lecturer on the BA(Hons) Photography award and a senior educational development lecturer for the Institute of Photography. steph.cosgrove@falmouth.ac.uk
Masters Research The MA in Creative Education provides a continuing professional development opportunity for those in existing teaching and/ or learning support roles. It is also a platform for participants to engage in action research and reflective practice. It is possible to take each stage of the MA in Creative Education as a separate entity, or to use each part to progress through the whole course and engage in a Masters-level education research project. Past research projects have included: // Exploring failure as a pedagogic principle // Models of assessment through peer review // A comparative study of open educational resources // Students’ understanding of visual plagiarism
Course assessment // Teaching portfolio comprising individual assignments, designed to provide a relevant and meaningful resource for future reference // Scholarship and research assignments at Diploma stage // Final MA research project and dissertation with the supported opportunity to publish your research
Facilities // Excellent library resources include a wide range of journals and current publications (on and offline) // Career and further study support // Access to teaching, IT and study facilities falmouth.ac.uk/facilities
Career opportunities The PGCHE is accredited by the Higher Education Academy and graduates of the course will be able to apply for Fellowship of the HEA, indicated by the post-nominal FHEA. This is a nationally recognised indication of professional status. Potential careers and further study opportunities include: // Doctoral study // Subject specialist tutor // Curriculum designer // Educational researcher // Senior fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
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MA Film & Television The arrival of the digital age has revolutionised the traditional broadcast landscape of production, distribution and exhibition. Falmouth’s MA Film & Television reflects and interrogates the highly fluid nature of the contemporary screen media environment
Rather than being fearful of what is to come, or nostalgic for the past, the course gives you the confidence to analyse the diversity of today’s film and television, and acquire the creative skills to produce intelligent and inspirational visual work. Our philosophy is one of flexibility. You’ll shape the curriculum around your own interests, whether in theory, practice, or a combination of the two. Drawn from the fundamentals of history, theory and criticism, our theoretical strand develops tomorrow’s cineastes, cultural commentators, journalists and academics. The practice strand of the course will not only teach you how to write, produce, shoot, edit and direct well, but also foster the development of your ideas philosophically and creatively. You will also explore this dynamic industry, and consider what it takes to succeed in a constant cycle of change. Anyone with a phone and a laptop has the ability to record, edit and disseminate their own projects, democratising film and television in innumerable ways. As such, clear industry pathways are less discernible but provide a fruitful framework for those who have the creativity, talent and flexibility to embrace this new era.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Penryn
For further information about MA Film & Television and how to apply, call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730 or email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
For the academic year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: Full-time Accredited by
Full-time UK/EU £5,250 Full-time International & CIOM £12,500 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
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Case Study Martin Conway “The practical nature of Falmouth’s MA enabled me to enter the industry with a greater confidence. It’s a very professional environment. You have to come up with programme ideas that you pitch to a panel of tutors, who then commission them. You learn about the process of developing an idea, how to write a proposal and the language you learn to use mirrors that of the industry. It’s a very practical course too. You learn about the nuts and bolts of programme making at every level; how to be a camera operator, how to record sound, how to edit. All the equipment is industry standard. All my lecturers were industry professionals; my tutor was a commercial director who ran his own production company in Soho. The whole ethos of the course was built around what happens in the real world.” Senior producer of The Apprentice and series producer at Shine. shine.tv
Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three 15-week study blocks. Study Blocks 1 & 2 Through the study of film and television - and the interrelationship of theory and practice - you initially explore theories of how moving images are integrated into today’s culture, while acquiring the analytical tools to research various areas of current screen culture. An introduction to the organisational and structural practices at the heart of the film and television industries will help you learn how to design a project, working through stages of development, pitching your ideas and responding to feedback. Hands-on practice modules will build your knowledge of all production strands and develop skills in various craft areas: directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, sound and lighting. Study Block 1 comprises of three core modules covering theory, industry and practice. In Study Block 2 you specialise, choosing two electives from a range of theory, practice or combination modules. Study Block 3 Depending on your chosen specialism, in the third Study Block you’ll produce either: a theory-based dissertation; a theory and practice-based film & production portfolio; or a conceptual project, which also draws upon both theory and practice.
Course Coordinator: Dr Dario Llinares
Applying
Dario has published work on ‘the cultural idealisation of the astronaut and its contextualisation within 20th century sociopolitical discourse’ and blogs for UK Progressive and Alternate Takes. His research interrogates the social construction of identity through cinematic representation with attention to masculinity in Western culture. Current research includes the performance of digital masculinities and new spectatorship practices in the digital age. He co-presents two podcasts: The Three Muckrakers and The Cinematologists and has conducted various filmed interviews with guest lecturers Mike Hodges, Dr Mark Kermode and Professor Sarah Churchwell.
We welcome applications from those with relevant Level 6 qualifications. If you have professional experience (gained within the last five years), this can sometimes be substituted for traditional academic qualifications. This experience should be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. We’ll assess your application and if we think you have the potential to study on the course, we’ll invite you to an interview.
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Industry Connections We run a number of projects with broadcasters and production companies, including: // The London Grad Show, an excellent networking opportunity // Twofour Broadcast pitch // Twofour digital multiplatform pitch // Trip to London including meetings, workshops and screenings with industry professionals // Twofour Broadcast placements with bursaries
Course Delivery Crossing disciplinary areas such as cultural studies, sociology, journalism, english, philosophy and, of course, film and television studies, our MA offers academically-minded students comprehensive supervision and guidance for moving onto PhD research. You will also benefit from individual and small group tutorials with our practice tutors - all active writers, producers, directors, editors and cinematographers who create substantive work across all screen media. Alongside core teaching, you will receive technical inductions on our large range of equipment and production software to cover basic technical skills. This can be enhanced through additional workshops, and master classes, to facilitate creative experimentation.
Building professional experience In the School of Film & Television we are active in developing work placements and internships at leading television and film production and post-production companies, and enjoy a vibrant visiting speaker programme. Our Honorary Fellows include director Toby Haynes (Director: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Sherlock) and Mary Burke (Producer: Warp Films).
“This course attracts highly motivated people and gives them a useful and practical grounding. It helps them to identify a career path within the industry and enables them to choose their own direction.” Jeremy Gibson External Examiner and former Controller of BBC Documentaries Recent visiting lecturers include Our guest lecture and masterclass series features a range of academics and practitioners who give valuable insights into all aspects of film and television. Toby Aimes The Man Whose Mind Exploded Tristan Anderson Docheads Chris Cantwell Showrunner: AMC’s Halt & Catch Fire
Frazer Churchill VFX Supervisor: Scott Pilgrim v The World, Children of Men Luis Cook Director, Aardman Paul Dudbridge Grand Designs, The Choir Johnny Fewings NBC Universal Paul Franklin VFX Supervisor: Interstellar Tony Grisoni Writer: Southcliffe, Red Riding, and How I Live Now
Mike Hodges Get Carter, Flash Gordon Ted Hope The Ice Storm, Happiness Dr Mark Kermode BBC5Live, The Observer Richard Morrison Art Director: Jupiter Ascending, Frankenweenie Will Oswald Editor: Doctor Who Alex Ross Perry Listen Up Philip
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Career Opportunities
The School of Film & Television centre is a buzzing, creative community and the perfect environment for individual growth. You’ll have access to: // Large 154m2 shooting stage/TV studio with three studio cameras, full gallery facility, Chromatte grey screen, blue/green screen and full lighting rig // 129-seat cinema, with Christie M Series HD projection (as used in Vue cinemas) and 7.2 surround sound, screening from Blu-ray // 35-seat Production Hub equipped with high specification Apple iMacs comprising Final Draft (screenwriting), Movie Magic (production management and budgeting), and visual and sound editing software including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro 7/X, and Avid Pro Tools // 10 video editing suites equipped with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Final Cut Pro, networked linked to Avid ISIS shared storage environment // Colour grading and online finishing suite featuring DaVinci Resolve and 4k preview screen // Three post-production audio suites featuring Avid Pro Tools // An equipment store with a range of cameras including RED Scarlet 4k, Blackmagic Cinema & Pocket cameras, Canon C100 & 5D DSLR’s, broadcast standard HD Panasonic P2’s & JVC700’s, Go Pro’s, jibs, dollies, microphones & audio recorders, plus a wide range of further sound, lighting and grip equipment.
Potential careers include: // Technical/creative roles linked with direction, production, cinematography, editing, sound, lighting // Writing for the screen // Film & television criticism // Research for film and TV // Film and TV marketing, distribution and sales // digital and social media content/distribution // Film festival and arts curatorship – media-based project management
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS Graduates Tom Eldridge and Toby Lobb set up iKandi Media in north Cornwall, producing independent films, documentaries and corporate productions. They’ve won several awards and had productions shown at the Sundance and Edinburgh film festivals.
Jessica Symons is now commissioning editor of Children’s Programmes at Channel 5, with overall responsibility for the channel’s acclaimed Milkshake! pre-school strand – the home of high-profile shows like Peppa Pig and Fifi and the Flowertots.
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Simon Hawtin was head of development at Touch Productions before recently moving on to become a producer at the BBC’s acclaimed Natural History Unit. bbc.co.uk/nature
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MA Illustration: Authorial Practice On this unique illustration course – the only one of its kind with a specific academic focus on authorial practice – you’ll develop your own voice. You’ll learn to see your work as an evolving practice rather than a response to an already defined concept or brief, as you challenge and re-evaluate your work with the help of teaching staff who are experienced practitioners
At the heart of this studio-based course is a belief that there is a need to reassert the characteristics of personal origination, ownership, storytelling and literary ideas within the medium of illustration. We’ll help you gain the confidence to take ownership of your work, you’ll develop new ideas and concepts driven by your desire to create a distinct, original, authorial voice. As your authorial voice develops and you learn to identify your audience, you’ll be encouraged to take an entrepreneurial approach, thinking creatively about the outlets and options for your work. This professionalism is aided by the course’s close relationship with independent publisher Atlantic Press, offering you opportunities to gain direct experience in the many aspects of producing and publishing graphic literature. You’ll explore narrative and storytelling as defined by your developing voice, working on longer-term projects across a variety of mediums that suit your interests – including children’s books, graphic novels, digital work and screen-based production.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Falmouth
For further information about MA Illustration: Authorial Practice and how to apply, call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730 or email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
For the academic year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: One year full-time or two years part-time
Full-time UK/EU £5,250 Part-time UK/EU £ 3,250 per year Full-time International & CIOM £12,500 Part-time International & CIOM £6,250 per year Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
MA Illustration: Authorial Practice
Case Study Jenny Soep “The prestigious Polar Music Prize in Stockholm has asked me back for the third year, to draw this year’s laureates Yoyo Ma and Paul Simon. Last year it was Patti Smith and the Kronos Quartet, the year before it was Björk and Ennio Morricone. The drawings I create of them doing their talks the day before the ceremony are made into prints given to the ceremony banquet guests afterwards. What I loved about Falmouth was how accessible and amenable the different departments were. There is very much a ‘cross-pollination’ and organic ethos amongst them. Any idea you had was hugely encouraged and supported. The course injected a great deal more motivation, professionalism and creativity into my practice, helping me foster and cultivate connections and progressions in my chosen area, especially combining traditional craftsmanship with new technologies.”
Course structure This is a one-year course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three study blocks. Alternatively, you can study part-time over two years, totalling 90 weeks. Study Blocks 1,2 & 3 Over the course of the year you’ll be required to produce a sequence of three negotiated practical projects based on personal authorial illustration work. The lecture and seminar series, Illustration Discourses supports the practical work, running concurrently with a research journal, which builds connections and the opportunity to reflect on practice. You’ll be expected to demonstrate progression; indicating the research, analysis, reflection and investigation necessary for the development of a successful and distinctive authorial illustration practice. You’ll also produce two analytical essays and deliver a presentation exploring areas of personal interest within the authorial context relating to your practice. These will show a consideration of audience awareness and the processes and development of your practice. In order to develop self-reliance the course allows you a good deal of freedom to develop your projects.
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Course Coordinator: Steve Braund
Applying
Steve worked in commercial illustration throughout the 1980s and 1990s, for companies including Puffin, Macmillan, Heinemann, Radio and TV Times and The Sunday Times, subsequently going into education and independent publishing. Steve created MA Illustration: Authorial Practice; is founder and director of graphic literature publisher Atlantic Press; international advisory group member for The House of Illustration; and external examiner at the Royal College of Art and University of Brighton. His work has been commissioned and exhibited nationally and internationally.
When you apply to join the course, we’ll ask you to send us a study proposal and either samples of work or a link to your website or blog, if you have one. At interview we’ll look for authorial illustration potential or capabilities, illustration ability, graphic skills, drawing skills, creative writing/storytelling potential, ideas and concepts. We really value meeting you in person but we can hold a telephone or Skype interview if this is not possible.
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“The MA Authorial Illustration course is inspiring and pioneering.” Deborah Levy Visiting Professor of Writing in Illustration, Falmouth University Man Booker Prize and BBC International Short Story Award 2012 shortlisted author
Course delivery Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, seminars, group critiques and workshops, supported by high-profile guest speakers.
Building professional experience A unique feature of our MA is our relationship with Atlantic Press. The specialist publishing house based in Penryn, was founded 15 years ago by course coordinator Steve Braund. The partnership enables you to learn about the whole publishing process, from concept to realisation – as well as the practical aspects of printing, distribution and marketing. The close proximity of a publishing press also means that student internships are offered on a regular basis. At the end of the course, you’ll mount a professional presentation of work from your negotiated MA project.
“The tutors are fantastic and very versatile with the ability to support just about any creative practice. I couldn’t have done on my own.” Adam Taylor MA Illustration: Authorial Practice graduate adamtaylorillustrator.com
Recent visiting lecturers include Posy Simmonds Internationally acclaimed illustrator and author of a series of celebrated graphic novels Benoît Jacques Internationally acclaimed illustrator and self-published author
Paul Slater One of Britain’s most popular and highly regarded illustrators Adam Dant Whose work has appeared in the Tate Modern, the V&A and MoMA Peter Blegvad Renowned absurdist, author of Leviathan comic strip/book
Graham Rawle Illustrator of The Guardian’s famous ‘Lost Consonants’ comic strip Deborah Levy Shortlisted Author, Man Booker Prize 2012
Course assessment
Our respected annual Falmouth Illustration Forum, celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2012 with the publication of the world’s first book devoted to the subject, The Authorial Illustrator (available from atlanticpressbooks.com). Each annual forum explores different aspects of authorial illustration and includes internationally renowned guest speakers.
// Assessment takes place at the end of each module through a combination of visual, verbal and written assignments // Final assessment takes place in September
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Individual studio space Full IT facilities Print room Comprehensive library facilities Access to specialist equipment
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Career opportunities Potential careers include: // Commissioned or self-published illustrator // Art director or creative director // Illustration residencies // Curatorial roles // Teaching // Further study
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS Cosei Kawa is a lecturer in illustration at the Kyoto University of Art & Design. His work has been featured in many children’s books and clients have included Harrods and Harper Collins. cosei.jpn.org
Barnaby Richards’ autobiographical comic Beetroot was published by Blank Slate Books in 2013. As a freelance illustrator, his clients have included The Guardian, The Observer, Reader’s Digest, Dazed & Confused and Paul Smith Jeans. barnabyrichardsarchive.com
Sophie Burdess is an art director at Little Brown Book Group in London, having held the same position previously at both Penguin and Walker Books. littlebrown.co.uk
falmouth.ac.uk/professionalwriting | @falwriting
MA Professional Writing On this commercially focused course, you’ll develop the core skills you need to write flexibly and effectively. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, marketing copy, magazine features or screenplays, you’ll learn how to tailor your work to competitive and fast-moving markets, developing a highquality portfolio along with the confidence and professionalism you need to forge a successful career
The course, which is available both full and part-time, is taught entirely by practising writers and editors. You’ll also benefit from Falmouth’s outstanding connections across the writing and publishing sector, with opportunities to learn from many leading writers and publishing industry insiders. Through a wide range of projects, live briefs and assignments, you’ll discover your strengths as a writer, explore media and audience, and learn how to develop and pitch your ideas – all setting you up to excel as a professional writer. The MA has a strong reputation for giving talented writers the skills needed to build a viable career. You’ll be immersed in the world of writing from the outset, learning how to create compelling narratives and voices before going on to apply these techniques to the specialist areas of your choice. You’ll gain in-depth understanding of the content industry, and of how to raise your own professional profile within it. You’ll be part of a lively and supportive community of fellow writers – whether you take the MA as a full-time or a part-time (online) student.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Penryn
For further information about MA Professional Writing and how to apply, call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730 or email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
For the academic year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: Fulltime (one year) and part-time/online (two years). The part-time version of the MA is wholly online.
Full-time UK/EU £5,250 Part-time UK/EU £3,250 per year Full-time International & CIOM £12,500 Part-time International & CIOM £6,250 per year Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
MA Professional Writing
Case Study Lucy Cooper “Some people argue that great writing can’t be taught, but I believe that writing – like any art – needs to be honed. A writer needs to learn their craft. Certainly for me, the course has given me the confidence, the tools and the impetus to get my writing career off the ground. It’s opened up some very interesting doors and completely changed the trajectory of my career and my life. For anyone who is serious about establishing a career as a writer, I can’t recommend it highly enough.” MA Professional Writing (2012) Author, The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies (2014), published by HarperCollins
Industry Connections The MA has links with many leading publishers, literary agencies, writers’ associations and communications agencies. Every year, staff and students attend the London Book Fair, the most important event in the publishing industry calendar.
Course structure Full-time: The full-time MA course runs over 45 weeks. Part-time: The part-time MA is delivered over 90 weeks through a specially designed virtual learning environment that allows you to take part in seminars and tutorials, engage with visiting speakers and participate in team-based writing and editorial projects. If you’re interested in developing an MA project related to your job, this may well be possible. For both full-time and online students, the course is delivered across three study blocks: Study Blocks 1 & 2 You’ll start by developing your core writing skills across a range of formats, then choose two specialist options from a selection that includes Fiction, Non-fiction, Scriptwriting, and Business & Editorial Writing – building a portfolio that showcases your abilities. To help guide your choice of specialism, you’ll take a module that looks at how writers work in different areas of the content industry. You’ll also learn how to use the web and social media to build a profile as a writer. After completing your specialist options, you’ll take a module in research skills. As part of this, you’ll carry out industry-focused research and develop a proposal for a longer creative project – your MA project. Study Block 3 In the final part of the course, you’ll work independently on a project, supported by a specialist tutor. To accompany your project, you’ll write a contextual essay focusing on an aspect of your writing practice.
Course Coordinator: Helen Shipman
Applying
Helen has taught at undergraduate and MA level for over 20 years and has extensive experience of designing and delivering online writing courses. She is also a writer of fiction, and was a finalist in the Sunday Independent short story competition in 2005.
A sample of your work is required with your application: eg a published or unpublished screenplay, report, journalistic feature, novel extract, or short story – anything that demonstrates your aptitude for writing. Successful applicants at this stage are invited for interview. Skype interviews can be arranged for those unable to make it in person.
Her first novel is currently being edited, and she is working on her second, a contemporary thriller about the murder of a child.
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Case Study Gill Garratt “The MA in Professional Writing was the prime motivating factor in actually getting down to work and producing the first book, which I’d always promised myself I would write. The skills, information, and organisation of the MA provided a clear structure to learn how to go about getting the book from its inception to publication. The course was intense, demanding and highly professional. The expertise and practical industry experience of the staff team gave credibility and confidence to students. Peer support created a cohesive and enjoyable environment for constructive feedback and encouragement.”
Course delivery For both full-time and part-time students, the MA is structured around a mix of seminars, lectures, real-world briefs and practical workshops, along with your own self-managed work. You’ll work individually and in teams, collaborating with other media professionals and developing your own projects and business ideas. Critiquing will form a valuable part of your learning experience.
Building professional experience From day one, you’ll be supported in shaping your work for publication. Many students succeed in placing work in both local and national publications while still on the course. During the second half of the MA, you’ll be encouraged to identify and undertake writing-related work experience that can feed into your industry-focused research project. In previous years, students have secured placements with many leading publishers, media organisations, copywriting agencies, magazines and newspapers, often leading to ongoing work after graduation.
MA Professional Writing (2013) Author, CBT for Work (2012) published by Icon Books Ltd
Recent visiting lecturers include Patrick Gale Bestselling Novelist
James Henry Scriptwriter: Green Wing
Philip Marsden Acclaimed non-fiction Author and Somerset Maugham Award-winner
Stephanie Thwaites Literary Agent
John Yorke BBC Controller of Drama Production and New Talent John Simmons Leading authority on writing for business
“Without the Professional Writing MA I wouldn’t be where I am today. Within two years of graduating I was offered a book deal with Random House. My second book was published this year.” Gareth May Graduate and author of 150 Things Every Man Should Know and Man of the World
Course assessment // Formal assessment and feedback at the end of each module // Final assessment is largely based on your extended creative project, which is accompanied by a contextual essay
Facilities // Our library offers access to a wide range of online resources // For campus-based students, industry-standard audio/video recording and editing equipment // Course-specific Virtual Learning Environment falmouth.ac.uk/facilities
Career opportunities Our graduates have forged careers across the publishing and content industry. Potential careers include: // Full-time author // Business writer // Entertainment blogger // Script editor // App content creator // Press officer // Freelance journalist // Playwright // Website editor
“Falmouth’s MA Professional Writing has a unique focus on the more practical aspects of making a career as a writer.” Patrick Gale Author of Notes from an Exhibition and other bestselling novels
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
GRADUATE DESTINATIONS Sarah Oliver is a successful entertainment journalist, author and blogger. She has 12 books to her name and hundreds of red carpets and film premières under her belt. lawagency.co.uk/ writer/sarah-oliver
Jessica Mayne is currently a researcher and script editor on the BBC’s award-winning drama series Waterloo Road, which is now in its tenth season.
Joe Weir is a copywriter for leading branding agency VentureThree, whose international clients include Sky, Penguin Books, The Times and Emap.
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MFA (Master of Fine Arts) The MFA at Falmouth is a project-based, interdisciplinary Masters course which is designed for creative practitioners from all backgrounds; theatremakers, photographers, choreographers, visual artists, performance and creative writers, designers, musicians and sound artists, film makers, digital artists and games designers
The creative synergy of this group is an important aspect of this course. You’ll begin by interrogating your own practice in two ways. Firstly, in partnership with supervisors and through a series of practical exercises, you’ll deepen your understanding of where your practice lies and in what it consists. Secondly, you will be able to enrich and widen your practice through engagement with the multi-disciplinary cohort of fellow-students and through contact with other artists, including practitioner/tutors based at Falmouth. MFA students are part of The Graduate School at Falmouth and will also benefit from regular contact with researchers and PhD students. Both these approaches entail a mixture of practice and critical discourse. Out of this grows a substantial proposal project which may be independent or collaborative, perhaps located within a professional context, and which will constitute a significant ‘calling card’ post-MFA. From within the course, other possibilities will emerge. These include studying abroad, (eg an Erasmus Intensive at the University of Madrid), showing work-in-progress in public venues in the region and beyond, and collaborating with international arts organisations.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Campus: Penryn/ Falmouth
Generally, you will be a successful practitioner with at least four years of experience in your specialist field and/or a graduate with a first class or 2.1 degree. Your level of experience will be taken into account when we review your application, and in some cases it may be possible to allocate 60 credits under our Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning scheme (APEL), which will reduce the length of the course.
For the academic year 2015-2016 MA fees are:
Mode of study: Fulltime or part-time
Full-time UK/EU £5,250 Part-time UK/EU £3,250 per year Full-time International & CIOM £12,500 Part-time International & CIOM £6,250 per year Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries
MFA
“We regard MFA students as active partners, sharing and working within an open environment of creative practice and innovative inquiry that brings together a diversity of disciplines while enhancing individual interests.” Jerome Fletcher Course Coordinator
Course structure The MFA differs from other taught Masters at Falmouth in that it has a lower number of teaching hours and a much greater emphasis on practice-based inquiry and critical discourse between student and supervisor. The MFA does retain some aspects of academic study in core areas such as research methods and theoretical studies/contextual critical practice. Over time, the practice-based inquiry informs the academic study, and vice versa.
Entry point: October: 15 months full-time or 30 months part-time This course is aimed at those able to engage with lectures and seminars on site at the Penryn Campus. Students can expect to attend one evening per week during a typical term time. We are looking at the possibility of adding a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) teaching diploma to the MFA, with integration of teaching methodologies, in the final phase of study.
Facilities MFA students are generally expected to have an established practice with their own studio or work-space off campus but access to Falmouth’s extensive workshop facilities and equipment can be negotiated, offering: // Hi-spec still and digital video equipment // CAD machines, laser cutting and printing equipment // Designated spaces, practice rooms and recording equipment Students will have full access to our IT facilities and comprehensive library resources. falmouth.ac.uk/facilities
Course Coordinator: Jerome Fletcher
Applying
Before joining Falmouth in 2010 as Associate Professor of Performance Writing, Jerome was Director of Writing and senior lecturer in Performance Writing at Dartington College of Arts. As well as making digital text, (his work Penitmento was shortlisted for the 2012 New Media Writing Prize) he has published children’s books, literary concept books, artist’s books and translations, and has made performances in Vienna, Paris, New York, Budapest and Bregenz and at the Barbican in London, among other places.
Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio, study proposal and a written application, and will be expected to attend an interview. International applicants may submit these documents online and we may conduct a Skype or telephone interview if travel to Falmouth is not possible.
Postgraduate Courses 2015-16
Specialist supervisors and experts help guide you through your projects. These include: Dr Daro Montag Art and Environment Prof. Ric Allsopp Choreography Dr Kym Martindale Creative Writing Prof. John Freeman Devised Theatre
Ann Owen Digital Animation
Rob Gawthrop Fine Art
Dr Justin Marshall Digital Craft
Dr Antti Saario Music/Sonic Practice
Professor Tanya Krzywinska Digital Games Design & Digital Animation
Jerome Fletcher Performance and Digital Writing
Sarah Braddock Clarke Fashion/Performance Sportswear Design
Dr Sian Bonnell Photography Drummond Masterton Sustainable Design
“The MFA is all about negotiation and dialogue – between students, between tutors and students. You mould your own projects and your own degree to suit your own creative and intellectual ambitions.” Jerome Fletcher Course Coordinator
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MPhil/PhD
The format of study for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) is very different from a taught degree. As a research student you will engage in a programme of independent research and/or creative work, with guidance from your supervisors. Course outline meetings with supervisors take place at regular intervals throughout the registration period
During the first year of enrolment you will participate in an induction programme, undertake training in research methods and attend a series of seminars on research in your field. Workshops will also be provided on topics such as preparing a research proposal, presentation skills and writing skills. A PhD is awarded in recognition of the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship. An MPhil degree is awarded in recognition of a systematic, well-documented and well-argued study, which should demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding, critical evaluation and discussion of a field of study.
The Academy for Innovation & Research – housing the future of research Providing cutting-edge facilities and an enterprise-focused context for a diverse range of interdisciplinary research, The Academy for Innovation & Research building is a unique space that connects researchers, producers, innovators, developers and business. It encourages and fosters collaboration and promotes opportunity. Through the Academy you can link your research to Cornwall – its businesses; its communities; its landscape. It will also see you working alongside other Falmouth researchers and visiting researchers from around the world, further facilitating the sharing of ideas and enquiry.
Duration of Study
Fees and funding
Entry requirements
Full Time: PhD - Maximum length: 4 years MPhil - Maximum length: 3 years
MPhil/PhD Fees for 2015-16
For information on this and how to apply, please follow the course page link falmouth.ac.uk/phd
Part-time: PhD – Maximum length: 8 years MPhil – Maximum length: 6 years
Full-time UK/EU £4,700 per year Part-time UK/EU £2,900 per year Writing up fee £250 International & CIOM £10,500 per year Contact
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For further information about MPhil and PhD study at Falmouth University email the Research and Innovation Office at RIO-Office@falmouth.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1326 255831
MPhil / PhD
Our PhD Students // 70% study full-time // Ages range from mid-20s to over 50 // Just over half are women // A quarter are from Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA
Our PhD students Falmouth research students are currently studying a range of degrees across a variety of subjects. Here are some examples: Daniel Metcalfe Daniel has a background in industrial design and his current research project looks at integrating ecological principles and habitat creation into concrete coastal structures such as seawalls, slipways and coastal defences. Based at the Academy, Daniel’s project is funded by the European Social Fund and is linked to the Cornish industry through a partnership with a local concrete manufacturer and links with local marine conservation groups. “My business partner (LADDS concrete) has been very
supportive in the production of test models for my research. The research community at Falmouth is varied, stimulating and interesting – I am currently working on a few collaborative projects with other researchers.” Alex Murdin With a background as both artist and arts administrator, Alex’s PhD – Art In Public and the Politics of Rural Leisure: Access and Environment – focuses its research on the politics of public art in a rural context. Connections that Alex has made at Falmouth have resulted in a number of opportunities, including an award from the Bright Sparks programme at Gunpowder Park, a residency as part of the Pride of Place public art scheme in Dorset and the current development of new work with the South West Lakes Trust. “Being a part of the Falmouth research community has been
an excellent way of making connections to the latest academic thinking in my subject area. Most interesting has been the range of different artists who have visited the University, mostly via the RANE research group (Research into Art and the Natural Environment) of which I am a member.”
Postgraduate Courses 2015-16 Research is an integral component of Falmouth’s educational landscape. It informs our teaching and aids our growth, creating a culture of collaboration and the exploration of innovative ideas. We support a number of research clusters and groups across the creative disciplines of art, design, performance, media and writing. For more information on our research groups visit falmouth.ac.uk/research
Gemma Anderson (part-time) Gemma is an artist who specialises in collaborative projects with scientists and institutions such as Imperial College and the Natural History Museum. Her PhD, studied on a part-time basis, Isomorphology: an Investigation (through drawing, modelling and theory) into the Mathematical Forms Underlying Perceived Resemblances between Animal, Mineral and Vegetable Species and her research has resulted in published papers in the Leonardo Journal of Arts and an exhibition at the Natural History Museum. “The PhD experience so far has been invaluable in terms of
developing my research and academic output as well as my teaching contribution. The research culture here at Falmouth has also enabled me to build significant links with individuals and institutions, nationally and internationally.”
“The Academy for Innovation & Research facilitates our engagement with businesses and external partners around research and innovation, knowledge transfer and intellectual property. The building is a vibrant, dynamic place where interesting things are constantly going on – from sandpit activities to leading collaborative research projects.” Professor Philip Moore Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
Supervision The relationship between our research degree students and their supervisors is crucial to the success of the students’ studies. Led by the Director of Studies, the supervisory team is responsible for guiding research students through the programme. As a research student you will have a team of at least two supervisors – a Director of Studies, who will be a member of the University’s staff, and wherever possible a second supervisor will also be drawn from University staff. If the required expertise of supervision is not available internally, it is possible to appoint an external second supervisor. Falmouth’s MPhil/PhD students work alongside postdoctoral Research Fellows and a steady flow of international visiting researchers. All regularly share their enquiry through a lively and engaging programme of lectures, performances, readings, concerts and a variety of other activities. In addition, our crossinstitutional programme enables researchers in all fields to share their work and ideas. Falmouth research degrees are awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London.
THE BENEFITS OF FALMOUTH UNDERTAKING RESEARCH AT FALMOUTH HAS NUMEROUS ADVANTAGES Collaborative community Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and properly facilitated, allowing you to connect with other researchers and groups to fully develop new ideas and areas of enquiry.
The Academy for Innovation & Research Specialising in the digital economy and sustainable design the Academy acts as an interface between research and industry.
Cornwall Home to superfast broadband, a creative community of thinkers and doers, an inspiring landscape and many new businesses, Cornwall is the perfect environment in which to undertake your research.
Facilities Substantial investment means you’ll benefit from a host of new facilities covering performance, design, innovation and research.