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FACULTY OF Media
Develop your artistic, analytical and technical abilities in a wide range of mediums with Truro and Penwith College’s Media courses. From web design and video games to film, our media courses encourage creativity through theory and practice.
technical creativity
Through your real-world media production briefs and theoretical study, with our Media courses, you’ll put together an impressive portfolio of work. With access to digital software and state-of-the-art computer suites, your technical abilities in creative production will flourish.
Behind the camera or on the screen, analysis and creativity come together in these constantly evolving, exciting mediums. You may explore the richness of the history of cinema or explore modern techniques to capture a breathtaking moment.
In the studio, cinema, outside with the amazing panorama of Cornwall to inspire you, or travelling further afield to London, Rome or New York – your view of life through a lens will be enriched.
Be Inspired
Behind the camera or on the screen, analysis and creativity come together in these constantly evolving, exciting mediums. You may explore the richness of the history of cinema or explore modern techniques to capture a breathtaking moment. Start your journey in the creative industries that contribute more than £100 billion to the economy. Our curriculum compliments the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) priority of enabling students to pursue careers in the strong creative industries sector in Cornwall.
100% pass rate on all A Level courses.
studios
You will have access to high quality resources and facilities such as our upgraded photography & TV studios, creative media editing suite, film process room, digital and traditional darkroom facilities, photography creative suites and creative craft studio.
Exhibit
Exhibit your work and get seen in various exhibitions across Cornwall. Support and guidance is available for your to submit your work into national shows and competitions.
workshops
Benefit from exposure to a range of industry professionals in talks and workshops. Be inspired with off-site creative excursions to Bristol, Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum, London Galleries and many others.
experience
Our courses are designed to develop a wide range of employability and transferable creative skills. You will also have the opportunity to gain experiences with the world of work via live briefs, work placements and work experience.
Bringing Stories to Life
Truro College Extended Diploma Showreel
Step into a world of creativity and innovation, featuring the exciting work produced by our Extended Diploma students.
CRITICAL THEORY
As a student of the media department, you’ll also learn to deconstruct and interpret a wide range of mediums. Theoretical study and analysis will develop your critical understanding of media, teaching you to identify the structures and subtexts that underlie media messages.
OPPORTUNITIES
We offer exciting travel opportunities around the world. Previous field trip destinations include London, Rome and New York City. Through our Apprenticeship programme, you can land a real working role in Creative and Digital Media, learning in a professional environment while earning a wage and gaining a qualification.
Our innovative visual arts qualifications offer exciting, relevant and challenging opportunities, intended to nurture your creative knowledge, understanding and skills.
Lee Clark
Head of Faculty
The course really matched my interests and helped confirm what I was passionate about. This opportunity helped me network with journalists, connect with media teams from other clubs, and build real-world industry relationships.
Jessie
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
FIND THE COURSE FOR YOU
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for a media and photography course at Truro and Penwith College, visit the course page on our official college website and complete your application online.
Graduates from media and photography programs at Truro and Penwith College can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in Film and Television, Screenwriting, Visual Effects, Social Media Management, Journalism and more. The field offers a wide range of opportunities in various industries. Visit the Career Zone or truro-penwith.ac.uk/career-zone to find out more.
Yes, you will be able to exhibit your work and get seen in various exhibitions across Cornwall. Support and guidance are available for you to submit your work into national shows and competitions.
Truro and Penwith College enjoys industry links and partnerships with many local businesses including Cornwall Film Festival, Cornish Orchards, Callestick Farm, Screen Cornwall and more. You will benefit from exposure to a range of industry professionals in talks and workshops as well as off-site creative excursions to Bristol, Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and London Galleries.
Yes, prospective students can speak to the media and photography department at an open event which are free to attend and take place throughout the year. Visit truro-penwith.ac.uk/events to see the latest event details. Alternatively, you can contact the academic advisors in the media and photography department at Truro and Penwith College. Check the college website for contact details or reach out to the admissions office, and they will guide you on how to connect with the relevant academic advisors for more information.
We strongly recommend making an application for your chosen course as soon as you can when you are in your final year of school. After you have submitted your application, you will be invited to attend an interview where you can make amendments to your application if need be.