Fashion Photography with Integrated Foundation Year

Course Summary

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level. If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study. This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities. Develop your unique artistic voice and springboard into the industry as an innovative fashion photographer. You’ll become a networked fashion image-maker, teaming up with students from across the Fashion & Textiles Institute and pitching to a selection of top international clients. You'll learn how to create dynamic photography and moving image using alternative new media digital processes. You'll also have access to some of the most innovative equipment, including eight industry-sized studios, dark rooms, post- production suites and an incredibly well- equipped photography resource centre. You will: Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects Go on to study your chosen course specialism at degree level Showcase your work to industry-leading clients. Attend guest lectures and have access to world-leading practitioners such as Shonagh Marshall, Matthew Holroyd, Joseph Delaney, Ewen Spencer and Derek Ridgers. Have the opportunity to work with leading names in fashion like Baron, Element, Nowness, River Island and SHOWstudio. Pitch your projects to industry experts and work on live briefs set by international partners. Have access to some of the UK's leading photographic facilities, studios and workspaces. Learn from a renowned course team, who are internationally published with publications that include; The Face, iD, Arena, Beauty Papers, Re-Edition and Vogue Homme.

Course Details - Modules

On this fashion photography course, you'll combine creativity with technology, developing your skills, confidence and imagination. Working across film, photography and animation, 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 photographs for clients and our gallery, and create web-based work, fashion fanzines and designer look-books. Foundation Year: You'll study five core modules. These are all designed to help you explore the foundational elements of your chosen specialism. You'll gain relevant technical skills, learn to experiment and take risks, develop an understanding of professional practice, have opportunities to work across disciplines and collaborate with other students on live project briefs. By the time you progress into year one of your chosen degree, you'll have a deeper knowledge of your subject, a clear understanding of your strengths, a developed practical and technical skillset and the confidence to excel in your chosen subject. Modules: Explore Technique Apply Industry Launch Year one You'll get a feel for industry life by working as a fashion photographer in a team, and exploring the industry's analytical, creative and technical aspects, both in the studio and on location. Learning the history and theories behind the industry, you'll explore the fashion styles of historical subcultures, develop high-end retouching techniques, and learn how iconic fashion image-makers use handmade publications to narrate powerful stories. Modules Subcultures and Styles Handbook to Industry The Body and Ethics The Edit Year two By studying experimental fashion film, animation and photo manipulation, you'll explore the impact of new media on the fashion communications industry. You'll also have the chance to build your critical understanding of contemporary theory and research methodologies. And by discussing and experimenting, you'll explore light, colour, tone, composition and form, as well as histories and theories, as you create a professional portfolio. Real-world experience comes from live project collaborations with industry brands and clients, a live brief exploring fashion filmmaking and photography, and an optional study trip. You'll also have the chance to build your professional network, working with brands such as Element, Griffin and Ted Baker. Guest lecturers include Matt Damsell (Ted Baker), Tom Alexander (SHOWStudio), Creative Director, Harris Elliott and Jonathan Hempstead (HempsteadMaye). Modules Fashion Film Advancing Professional Skill-Sets Fashion Image Theories of Culture Year three In the final year of your Fashion Photography degree, you'll have the chance to collaborate with internationally renowned names like Baron Magazine, Nowness and Shonagh Marshall. You'll work with clients on professional briefs, and build networks and relationships to help you launch your career. We'll encourage you to look into publishing your work and help you to develop a professional identity with the opportunity to be part of an industry-facing end-of-year showcase event. You'll get the chance to attend a series of masterclasses run by leading photographers such as Ewen Spenser, Derek Ridgers, JoyceNG and Danny Treacy. Photographers' agent Claudio Napolitano (Today Management), Curator Karen McQuaid (Photographer's Gallery), and artists Steffi Klenz and Melinda Gibson will also contribute to your preparation for industry. Modules The Client Brief Research into Practice Final Major Project 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.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Foundation Year: Assessments are 100% coursework based Assessment will take place at the end of each module, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio and a reflective journal. Progressing in your specialism Students studying on courses with an Integrated Foundation Year must successfully complete all foundation modules before they can progress to the next stage of their course. Your specialism: Continuous assessment of visual, verbal and written assignments. Portfolio submissions, support work and online presence. Final-year portfolio.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: FY19

Institution code: F33

Campus Name: Penryn Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

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.