Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
TRUR1310
Introduction to Contextual Studies
An introduction to the contextual study of photography and moving image texts. Introduces students to a theoretical framework for understanding the history of photography and its relevance to the development of moving image productions. Early developments and debates around the path to modernism will be studied and analysed in order to grasp the importance of understanding the context of their own creative productions.
TRUR1311
Camera Techniques and Skills
This module will focus on establishing practical photography skills. Students will use a range of technologies and apply them to a range of situations both on location and in the photographic studio. The practical experiences will lead to the production of images and supporting work in response to set briefs.
TRUR1312
Narrative Storytelling Techniques
This module introduces essential practical skills for moving image production. Students will be introduced to a wide range of equipment to enable them to record moving image and sound and learn about camera, audio and lighting techniques. They will explore simple editing techniques and produce short video products.
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
(University Centre)
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
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