Fashion Photography
Falmouth University
UCAS Code: W641 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
T Level
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
You may also need to…
Attend an interview
Present a portfolio
About this course
Develop your creative voice and springboard into the industry as an innovative professional.
Learn to challenge conventional conceptions of fashion image making on this Fashion Photography course. You'll investigate the complex relationships between fashion, storytelling, ethics, diversity, social position and body image.
Taking this new-found understanding into practice, you’ll be encouraged to engage with both traditional and experimental methods of fashion image making including film photography, moving image, VR, 3D modelling and photogrammetry.
You will:
Harness critical theory, creativity and technology to graduate as a skilled, confident and original fashion photographer
Attend guest lectures by world-leading practitioners, which have included Amy Gwatkin, Ben Weller, Ewen Spencer, Kyanisha Morgan and Matthew Holroyd
Pitch your projects to industry experts and work on live briefs set by renowned industry contributors. Students have previously worked with Baron, Element, Wella, River Island and SHOWstudio
Explore studio and location fashion photography practices, with access to specialist photographic facilities as well as cutting-edge equipment from across the University
Learn from an industry connected course team, who are internationally published with titles that include Acne Studios, Beauty Papers, i-D, Re-Edition, The Face and Vogue Hommes.
Push the limits of your photography practice by collaborating with students across the University on project briefs
Modules
Want to make visually arresting fashion images that set you apart in this competitive industry? Throughout this course, you’ll harness critical theory, creativity and technology to become a skilled, confident and original image maker.
Working across film, photography and immersive technologies, you'll explore studio and location practices, high-end retouching, specialist editing techniques and fashion film. From catwalks to street style, we'll cover all areas of fashion. You'll learn about advertising campaigns, produce fashion imagery for clients, and create web-based work, fashion fanzines and designer lookbooks.
Year one
Working with key themes surrounding fashion image making, you’ll gain the skills and contextual knowledge needed to start making strong, competent productions. You'll develop the foundations for research methodologies, collaborative practices and professional etiquette, working towards an ethical practice. You’ll also begin to build your fashion networks and community through specific modules with fashion stylists.
Modules
Subcultures and Styles
Belonging
The Body and Ethics
The Edit
Year two
In the second year, you’ll be supported to confidently produce complex and extended photographic projects that are backed by critical theory and intellectual enquiry. Through visual practice modules, you’ll engage in alternative forms of image making that test and blur the traditional limits of fashion photography and filmmaking. You'll also start developing the professional skills you’ll need to build a successful career in the creative industries – including collaboration and exploring the relevant distribution channels for your practice.
Modules
Fashion Film
The Commercial Image
Theories
Fashion Image
Collaboration
Year three
Your final year is all about preparing for your transition from student to industry professional. Working towards the submission of a dissertation (or equivalent) and Final Major Project, you’ll further develop your unique vision as you work with selected global clients on professional briefs, building relationships with casting directors, location scouts, stylists, and creative directors.
Modules
The Client Brief
Investigations
Final Major Project
Professional Futures, Industry Ambitions
The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment of visual, verbal and written assignments.
Portfolio submissions, support work and online presence.
Final-year portfolio.
The Uni
Penryn Campus
The Fashion and Textiles Institute
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