University College Falmouth Visit falmouth.ac.uk Follow us @ucfalmouth School of Art & Design 80-81 79 Cornwall has long been at the forefront of Department of Art 82-83 global communications. In the 18th century, Department of Design 84-85 School of Media & Performance 86-87 Falmouth docks were the global hub for the famous packet ships. Contents Department of Media 88-89 In the 19th century, the first ocean floor cables were laid from Department of Performance 90-91 The Lizard. In the early 20th century, Marconi pioneered wireless Department of Writing 92-93 communication as he bounced the first ever radio signals from Cornish soil across the Atlantic. The 1960s saw Goonhilly Satellite Introduction Our courses Earth Station become a leader in modern communication. And Contents 1 3D Design 94-95 today, the introduction of superfast broadband – making the county Welcome 2-3 Advertising 96-97 one of the most connected regions in Europe – means that Cornwall Creative. Connected. Courageous 4-5 Choreography 98-99 continues to lead the way. A Sound Investment 6-7 Communication Design (online) 100-101 Truly Global 8-9 Contemporary Crafts 102-103 Located in this land of pioneers, groundbreaking design, media and The Right Word 12-13 Creative Computing 104-105 communication run deep in our blood. Framed by a history of cutting- Stepping Up 14-15 Creative Events Management 106-107 edge advancement and a future of innovation, we shape the key Going Places 20-21 Creative Music Technology 108-109 thinkers and makers of tomorrow. At University College Falmouth, Adding it Up 22-23 Creative Writing 110-111 we nurture Creative Minds and give them Inspiring Futures. Just the Job 26-29 Dance 112-113 Talent Show 30-31 Digital Animation 114-115 “The front cover image shows student work projected onto a dish at Better Connected 34-37 Digital Media 116-117 Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, which was once the largest site of The Lowdown 40-43 Drawing 118-119 its type in the world, and was home to ‘Arthur’, the dish that linked up Local Global 46-47 English 120-121 with the famous Telstar satellite in 1962. The image symbolises the Drawing Crowds 50-51 English with Creative Writing 122-123 link between Cornwall’s illustrious past and the present and future, Penryn Campus, Tremough 58-59 Fashion Design 124-125 embodied by the outstanding work of our students. Not only that, it Falmouth Campus, Woodlane 60-61 Fashion Photography 126-127 looks pretty cool too!” Facilities 62-67 Film 128-129 Fuelling Your Fire 70-73 Fine Art 130-131 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 132-133 Essential Information Graphic Design 134-135 Postgraduate Study 166 Illustration 136-137 Research Opportunities 167 Interior Design 138-139 What Next? 168-169 Journalism 140-141 How to Apply 170 Journalism (online) 142-143 How Much Does it Cost? 171-172 Marine & Natural History Photography 144-145 The Support You Need 173 Music 146-147 Discover behind the scenes Location/Campuses 174-175 Music Theatre 148-149 footage of the cover shoot, Open Days 176 Performance Sportswear Design 150-151 scan Photography 152-153 for how communication is Popular Music 154-155 more shaping the future in Press & Editorial Photography 156-157 info Cornwall and more... FdA Radio Production 158-159 your.falmouth.ac.uk Textile Design 160-161 Theatre 162-163 Please check our website falmouth.ac.uk for information on the latest new courses available, or contact University College Falmouth on 01326 213730. Visit falmouth.ac.uk Follow us @ucfalmouth 3 Falmouth is one of the few Welcome places with a great reputation in the industry, We l c o m e renowned for its original thinking, great ideas and willingness to be different. Vibrant. Innovative. Fresh. Unique. As a leading It just so happens that it’s specialist multi-arts institution, University College Falmouth also in one of the most flies its flag high – a key player on the national and beautiful and interesting areas of the country, which international creative scene. What you get here is different; for me, made it a no-brainer. an eye-opening perspective, an original way of thinking and I didn’t want to study anywhere else. a commitment to value and quality for all of our students built on 100 years of experience. Our courses in art, design, Dominic Merrit BA(Hons) Graphic Design media, performance and writing are widely known for inspiring our students to collaborate, create and think ambitiously in everything they do. Falmouth is an eclectic home for highly talented individuals from around the world and we’re very proud of that. These pages will give you a taste of what makes it so special here – but the best way to discover it is to come and see for yourself! Can’t make it to an open day? Come and see us… Don’t worry, you can still Open days come and see us. We organise We know that experiencing Falmouth’s unique environment regular campus tours during for yourself makes all the difference – that’s why we hold term-time, on Wednesday and a number of open days throughout the year. These give you Open to all Friday afternoons. You’ll need a chance to meet current students and staff, look at our University College Falmouth greets students from to book in advance as the campuses and facilities, soak up the vibe of our lively coastal all walks of life. Whether you’re: tours are bespoke and towns and drink in the atmosphere. This year’s dates are are only arranged when as follows, but keep an eye on: falmouth.ac.uk/opendays – Finishing school or college requested. Tours are run by as new dates may be added. – Considering a career change our Student Ambassadors, – Looking to improve your academic qualifications who’ll show you around and Friday 25 May 2012 – Looking to add a qualification to your work experience tell you a bit about what it’s (Foundation only, to coincide with end of year show) – The first person in your family thinking about going like studying and living here. to university Call us on 01326 213706 to Wednesday 20 June 2012 – From another country and wanting to study in the UK On a global scale make a booking. (Undergraduate only, to coincide with Summer Shows) – Experiencing mobility, sensory or learning disabilities Falmouth’s outward-looking stance has made it a popular and want to study at a welcoming University College with choice for international students and the University College You can also meet our team Saturday 13 October 2012 a high level of support… regularly welcomes students, academics and professionals and find out more about the (Foundation & undergraduate) from all over the world – from India to the USA, Japan to University College at UCAS …We’d love to hear from you, whatever your qualifications Norway. We also run numerous study trips and exchange Fairs around the UK Saturday 27 October 2012 and the route you’ve taken. programmes abroad (p46-47). throughout the year. (Foundation & undergraduate) 2 Welcome Visit falmouth.ac.uk Follow us @ucfalmouth 5 Creative. Connected. Courageous Creative. Connected. Courageous. Our core values guide every aspect of life here at University College Falmouth; from the businesses we work with to the leading international staff we employ, from the students we attract At a time when value is paramount in higher to the highly employable graduates we produce. As a education, University pioneering, specialist, multi-arts institution, our vibrant College Falmouth’s distinctive approach, community of thinkers, makers and doers works hand-in- specialist focus, unique hand with the creative industries to nurture talented environment and professional ambition graduates, ready to shape the future. counts more than ever. TV and cinema screens worldwide (Charlotte Wadsworth, opportunities of our times, stimulating new ideas and Digital Animation, and Lucille Sutherland, Film); magazine pioneering solutions. On top of that, the new business and newspaper stands up and down the country (Joe Barnes, collaboration, incubation, study and development facilities Journalism, and Tom Dymond, Press & Editorial Photography); at the Tremough Innovation Centre (p26-29) and The Exchange flagship window displays in London (Sabrina Shirazi, Textile (p73) mean our students can be part of a vibrant creative Design, and Stacey Dix, 3D Design); theatre and dance festivals and business community from the moment they arrive. across the globe (Dani D’Emilia, Theatre, and Harriet Quinn, Choreography); even the coins in your back pocket (Natasha Falmouth’s justifiable international reputation for excellence Ratcliffe, Fine Art) – when it comes to being creative, in art, design, media, performance and writing has been Falmouth’s graduates are everywhere, leading the way. built from over a century of sparking new ideas, encouraging divergent thinking and nurturing professionalism. Highly At University College Falmouth, we work hard to make such talented, motivated, ambitious and entrepreneurial people success achievable for as many of our graduates as possible converge here to study, work and find inspiration in a unique and are firm believers in the economic value of the arts. The environment – thriving in a creative and intellectual space creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors in the not easily found in metropolitan settings. UK economy, but it will only continue to develop through the contribution of graduates who are primed to lead the way, At a time when value is paramount in higher education, whether they become employees or job creators in their University College Falmouth’s distinctive approach, specialist own right. Cornwall’s creative industries saw a 29% increase focus, unique environment and professional ambition counts between 2000 and 2004 alone, and despite the global more than ever.