Photography Short Courses

Photography short courses

​Study one of our Photography short courses at Falmouth and garner specialist support from our team of experts. Whether you'd like to experiment with alternative photography processes, discover darkroom techniques or improve your product photography, we provide a range of short courses to suit all levels. 

​Our fantastic Institute of Photography on our Penryn campus houses fully professional facilities and encompasses both traditional and digital processes. Book a Photography short course with us now and develop the expertise to further your photography journey. ​ 

​​Study one of our Photography short courses at Falmouth

Explore our Photography short courses

Photography short courses

Alternative Photography Workshop Series

Push the boundaries of traditional photography.

Alternative Photography Workshop Series
Dark Room
Dark Room

Introduction to the Darkroom

Explore the possibilities of a B&W darkroom in this practical two-day course, based in our professio...

Introduction to the Darkroom
Professional photography studio

Studio Photography Fundamentals

Get familiar with a professional photography studio in this one-day introduction.

Studio Photography Fundamentals

Upcoming Photography Short Courses

Alternative Photography techniques in 3 separate images
Alternative Photography workshop event image

Mon 08 Jun 2026

5 day course 8th - 12th June | £425

Alternative Photography workshop series June 2026

In-person

June 2026 Alternative Photography short course bookings

Alternative Photography workshop series June 2026
Abstract black and white photo by Jasmine Bennelick
B&W Photo by Jasmine Bennelick

Sat 25 Jul 2026

2-day course 25th - 26th July | £300

Introduction to the Darkroom Summer 2026

In-person

Summer 2026 darkroom short course

Introduction to the Darkroom Summer 2026
Photo of a photography studio with equipment
Photography studio

Fri 07 Aug 2026

1-day course | £200

Studio Photography Fundamentals Summer 2026

In-person

Summer 2026 cohort of studio photography fundamentals introductory short course

Studio Photography Fundamentals Summer 2026
Alternative Photography techniques in 3 separate images
Alternative Photography workshop event image

Mon 07 Sep 2026

5-day course 7th - 11th September | £425

Alternative Photography workshop series September 2026

In-person

September 2026 Alternative Photography short course bookings

Alternative Photography workshop series September 2026

Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.

We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.

Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.

Find out more

Latest news & research at Falmouth

SAS Paddle Out
SAS Paddle Out

How creatives from Falmouth are using art to advocate for positive change

15 May 2026

Duncan Cameron, Head of Art at Falmouth University, has been working with students to create a giant...

How creatives from Falmouth are using art to advocate for positive change
Seaworthy Illustrations
Seaworthy Illustrations

Falmouth students collaborate with creative writing lecturer to bring ‘seaworthy’ project to life

15 May 2026

Four second year students have worked with Booker-nominated, creative writing lecturer Wyl Menmuir o...

Falmouth students collaborate with creative writing lecturer to bring ‘seaworthy’ project to life
Winston Tjia
Winston Tjia

Post Production & Visual Effects alumnus recognised as one of Cornwall’s 30 under 30

14 May 2026

Since completing his BA(Hons) Post Production & Visual Effects course at Falmouth, Winston Tjia has ...

Post Production & Visual Effects alumnus recognised as one of Cornwall’s 30 under 30
Laura Hynd
Laura Hynd

Online Photography alumni see work featured in month-long London exhibit 

12 May 2026

Work by graduates from Falmouth’s MA Photography (Online) course can be seen in On Top of ...

Online Photography alumni see work featured in month-long London exhibit 
Seaworthy poster

Award-winning author and lecturer explores what it means to be ‘seaworthy’ in ambitious collaborative project

11 May 2026

What does it mean to be ‘seaworthy’? That is the question at the heart of Booker-nominated autho...

Award-winning author and lecturer explores what it means to be ‘seaworthy’ in ambitious collaborative project
Prom Dress Event
Prom Dress Event

Falmouth fashion students offer prom styling advice for local school pupils

11 May 2026

Student ambassadors from Falmouth’s Fashion & Textiles Institute recently offered advice, support ...

Falmouth fashion students offer prom styling advice for local school pupils
freya pretty

Creative Events Management graduate on building a career in accessibility

08 May 2026

Less than two years after graduating from the BA(Hons) Creative Events Management course, Freya Pret...

Creative Events Management graduate on building a career in accessibility
atomfall

Games Academy graduates help deliver BAFTA-winning Atomfall

08 May 2026

Three graduates from Falmouth University’s Games Academy have helped create the action survival ga...

Games Academy graduates help deliver BAFTA-winning Atomfall
SPD exhibit
SPD exhibit

Sustainable Product Design students create circular solutions to waste in live brief 

07 May 2026

Second year  BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design  students have recently been working with Lovat...

Sustainable Product Design students create circular solutions to waste in live brief 
Occupied Minds
Occupied Minds

Textile Design students shortlisted for this year’s Batsford Prize

01 May 2026

Three BA(Hons) Textile Design students have been shortlisted for the Applied Art and Textiles catego...

Textile Design students shortlisted for this year’s Batsford Prize
Two women

French & Saunders: Titting About podcast scores nomination at this year’s Audio and Radio Industry Awards

30 April 2026

A comedy podcast hosted by Falmouth University Chancellor Dawn French and produced by multi-award-wi...

French & Saunders: Titting About podcast scores nomination at this year’s Audio and Radio Industry Awards
michael de val

Game Development student to present research at conference

30 April 2026

BA(Hons) Game Development: Design student Michael De Val is tackling a big question through games.

Game Development student to present research at conference
We Are Social
We Are Social

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social

30 April 2026

After becoming a creative duo while studying on Falmouth’s MA Creative Advertising course, Nicola ...

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social
lee miller

Centre for Blended Realities: exploring how human realities interact with a fast evolving world

29 April 2026

Much of the public conversation around technology and artificial intelligence begins with capability...

Centre for Blended Realities: exploring how human realities interact with a fast evolving world

Falmouth Textile Design students featured in New Designers preview

29 April 2026

Two final year BA(Hons) Textile Design students have been featured in a sustainability preview by Ne...

Falmouth Textile Design students featured in New Designers preview
Real Food Day
Real Food Day

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief

29 April 2026

Students on Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Creative Advertising and BA(Hons) Marketing Communications courses...

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief
Woodlane Falmouth Sign

Falmouth University launches The Cornish Bursary  – a 30% discount to study an online Master’s for Cornish residents

27 April 2026

As Falmouth University approaches its 125th anniversary, it has launched The Cornish Bursary - a new...

Falmouth University launches The Cornish Bursary  – a 30% discount to study an online Master’s for Cornish residents
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House

Graphic Design students visit Penguin Random House, The Guardian, Number 10 and more

23 April 2026

BA(Hons) Graphic Design  students recently got the opportunity to spend three days visiting a host...

Graphic Design students visit Penguin Random House, The Guardian, Number 10 and more
Carclew
Carclew

Architecture students present ideas on how to reimagine ruins

23 April 2026

Final year BA(Hons) Architecture students have been creating and presenting a collection of inspirin...

Architecture students present ideas on how to reimagine ruins
Faren's illustrations
Faren's illustrations

Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC

22 April 2026

“When people don’t have a voice or strong access to media, it becomes the responsibility of jour...

Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC

Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our Photography Short Courses, get in touch with our Short Courses Team. 

Contact us