Department of Media
Introduction
Julian Rodriguez, Head of the Department of Media
"We want our graduates to make talked about work and create impact - put simply, to make a difference. Ideas-led practice, thought-provoking research and enviable technical facilities turn this ambition into a tangible reality."
Staff profiles
Media news
Up close and personal at Trebah Gardens - an exhibition
Visitors to Trebah Gardens between 27 February and 20 March will be treated to an extreme "up close and personal" exhibition in a collaboration between first year students studying BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography at University College Falmouth and the garden.
Feature film Weekend Retreat shortlisted for the LoCo Discovery Award
BA(Hons) Film students who had work placements working on a two week shoot of the feature film Weekend Retreat are delighted with the news that is has been shortlisted for the LoCo Discovery award.
Shifting Sands - An exhibition from Guy Martin
University College Falmouth's School of Media & Performance is currently presenting an exhibition of photographs taken by Guy Martin while on assignment in Egypt and Libya during 2011.
Matthew Oxley wins UK Wildlife Photography Award
Second year Marine & Natural History Photography student, Matthew Oxley has won the reptile, amphibian and marine life category in the UK Wildlife Photography Awards for his tricky underwater shot of a corkwing wrasse taken in Cornwall.
BA(Hons) Film’s relationship with The Poly continues with a weekend takeover
The takeover of The Poly in Church Street, Falmouth starts with a free, private preview screening for University College Falmouth staff and students of Happy Christmas, the fourth feature film from Film lecturer Mark Jenkin, on Saturday 26 November 2011, from 7.30pm.
Media staff and students prolific at Cornwall Film Festival
Staff, students and alumni from the BA(Hons) Film and BA(Hons) Digital Animation courses at University College Falmouth (UCF) featured extensively at the 2011 Cornwall Film Festival with commendations, awards and extensive contributions to the programme in a variety of forms.
Film at University College Falmouth prominent at Cornwall Film Festival
Once again, the talent of staff and students from the BA(Hons) Film course will feature heavily throughout The Cornwall Film Festival. The Festival takes place in Newquay's Lighthouse Cinema from 4 to 6 November 2011. UCF's involvement includes competition entries, production of the Festival trailer, screening of staff's work, sponsorship of two awards and the chairing of Q & A's.
Events
Trebah Revealed
'Tue, Feb 28th, 2012, 10:00am to Tue, Mar 20th, 2012, 5:00pm' An exhibition of close-up pictures of plants and animals found at Trebah Gardens.
Our Department of Media has earned a national reputation for developing creative talent and is committed to a deeper intellectual, creative and emotional understanding of media in all its forms.
Our approach to teaching encourages high energy, courage, innovation and professional skills acquisition. Students are encouraged to foster interdisciplinary collaborations throughout the Department and beyond. Specialist media buildings housing television and radio studios; cinema; photography studios; darkrooms; labs; animation studios and digital post-production studios support our commitment to media specialisms.
Experienced academic and technical staff are strongly networked within the industry and our active links with leading regional and national media institutions including galleries, museums, broadcasters, publishers, production companies and film studios reflect our commitment to preparing students for sustainable professional careers. The Department of Media was one of the first institutions in the UK to be recognised as a Skillset Media Academy.
Click the course finder links below to see all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer in the Department of Media. Our course pages give you more detailed information to help you decide which of our courses is right for you.
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