Film, Media and Photography

University Centre Truro and Penwith
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsFilm studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

DD

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

The FdA Film, Media and Photography is an exciting opportunity to study a combination of film, media and photography modules that include the development of higher level skills in areas such as media, film, photography, graphic design and digital content. It is suitable for level 3 students progressing from media, photography or art related programmes. It could also appeal to industry professionals, photographers and/or film makers with an interest in online content provision. The world of media and photography is fast moving and this programme will provide people an opportunity to develop their practical and academic skills. This programme will equip students with an understanding of how to produce still and moving images and the academic and practical skills required to specialise in their chosen field. The programme intends to take a 360 approach to studying media and enable students to go on to find employment for local, national and international media and photographic companies, produce content for websites, tv channels and online magazines.

Students who have completed the Foundation Degree have the option to progress to the BA (Hons) Applied Media top up at the University Centre Truro and Penwith to gain a full Bachelor's Degree. Graduates from this course have been known to go on to be: Freelance Photographer, Image Processor, Picture Researcher, Photo Retoucher, Videographer, Film Director, Graphic Designer and an Animation Producer.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Truro

Part-time

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Truro

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
1133 Public relations and communications directors
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
4135 Library clerks and assistants
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Truro
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Film studies, Photography