Institution code | P60 |
Duration | 3 years |
Course type | Part-time |
Location | Truro and Penwith College |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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Introduction to Contextual Studies (TRUR1186)
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.
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Photographic Techniques (TRUR1187)
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.
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Moving Image Techniques (TRUR1188)
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.
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Applied Factual Production (TRUR1190)
This module aims to allow students to develop ideas/skills and experience roles within the production of a factual project. Students will conduct research, planning and assume a specific role as part of a production team during the making of a factual production.
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Year 2
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Core modules
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Visual and Graphic Design Techniques (TRUR1189)
Introduces students to the principles and practices of graphic design as applied to still and moving image products. This will be achieved through illustration, colour theory, font style and expressive and imaginative manipulation of visual imagery. Students will gain skills that develop their application of the line, layout, texture, space, structure, composition and motion graphics.
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Self-directed Production (TRUR1191)
This module brings together all of the creative and organisational skills and techniques developed throughout the course. It provides the opportunity for a self-directed brief to create a production in the medium of your choice.
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Advanced Contextual Studies (TRUR2183)
Development of critical thinking in relation to art practices will be explored and knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed to analyse, research and discuss contextual art practices in relation to creative productions. Students will develop an understanding of our current digital environment and post-modernism.
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Content Creation (TRUR2184)
This module will further develop skills in a range of design and digital technology. It enables the student to explore different approaches to content generation for online zines, books, websites, blogs. The students will work with industry standard software and hardware and produce content of their choice using at least one of these digital platforms.
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Final year
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Core modules
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Promotion and Exhibition (TRUR2185)
This module introduces the opportunity for students present their work to a wider audience. Students will be encouraged to produce a portfolio of images/films that are suitable to present in a professional capacity. Students will also explore potential exhibition opportunities appropriate to their practice.
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Professional Engagement (TRUR2186)
This module introduces the opportunity for students to produce work for a specific purpose either through a work placement or a simulation of self-employment. This can include working for an employer brief, a competition or for a festival. Students will conduct research for the project, put together a proposal which meets the requirements of the brief and complete the production in their chosen medium.
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Showcase Production (TRUR2187)
Students will be required to create a self-initiated body of work and prepare for a showcase that can reach a public audience. The work created should reflect the students own interests within creative media and photography and demonstrate a self-initiated project in a professional manner. Students will consider how to contribute and promote a group showcase.
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
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
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
- +44 1872 267061
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX- https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/
Open days
Partner college open days
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.
University of Plymouth open days
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.
Studying with Truro and Penwith College
We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
