BA (Hons) Fashion Photography Bachelor's degree at Falmouth University

In this module, you'll unpack the professional approaches, processes and modes of fashion image production. You'll develop your understanding of photographic representation through the application and understanding of visual language, while exploring fashion style through the theme of subcultures.

This module introduces the key roles, responsibilities and skills involved in producing fashion imagery. You will explore professional image‑making processes by examining the contributions of core team members, including production, assisting, digital asset management, casting, styling, location scouting, props and art direction. Through this, you will gain insight into industry expectations and the interdependent teamwork required to realise a fashion image. You will also begin to develop the p

This module gives you the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of critically challenging photographic approaches to the visual representation of the human form. You'll investigate the codes and conventions of dressing and situating the body within a fashion context, provoking debates about gender, beauty, sexuality, ethnicity, morality, social position, body image and self-representation; ultimately exploring your own role and responsibilities as a fashion photographer.

In this module, you'll investigate how the order of photographs in fashion spreads is constructed by contemporary fashion publishing, both in print and online. You'll consider how stories are told in fashion photography within different published contexts. Alongside this, you will also explore the typographical relationship of image and text, and the process of editing and sequencing images. You'll be asked to curate a sequenced editorial output of your choice, such as an editorial in a magazine

The hunger for fashion films amongst other digital media outputs is unprecedented in our contemporary world. Fashion films are used on a regular basis as communication tools for the branding and promotion of fashion goods, reflecting trends and moods of the current times. This module introduces you to a broad range of technical and professional methods for the creation of your own fashion film. We'll provide you with an understanding of how fashion can be promoted through moving image, enhancing

In the Commercial Image module, you'll refine your individual photographic practice and your understanding of industry. Through primary research of creatives working in the fashion sector, you'll evaluate your chosen area of professional practice, develop your networks and advance your technical photographic skills.

This module delves deeper into the historical, social, cultural and global contexts of contemporary fashion image making. By exploring theoretical perspectives, you'll develop the ability to discuss your own and others' creative practice in an academic framework.

This experimental module challenges traditional image‑making and explores photography in a postmodern, image‑saturated world. You will examine how contemporary artists use found, appropriated, constructed and digital imagery to push beyond conventional lens‑based practice. Through techniques such as photogrammetry, 3D scanning, mixed media, glitching, montage and material interventions like stitching or sculpting, you will test and expand the boundaries of fashion photography. Collaboration is e

In this module, you'll have the opportunity to work with a selected client on a proposed professional brief. From generating initial ideas through to delivering image production, you'll learn how to work in an industry-facing manner; presenting your ideas efficiently and effectively will be key. You'll be asked to respond to the client's brief with your own authentic take on fashion photography, while ensuring that their intended message is clearly and compellingly translated into innovative and

As you come to the end of your studies, you'll complete a dissertation (or equivalent) that explores agreed individual interests relating to your practice. You'll reflect on your research strengths and personal practice, and engage in considered and detailed discussion of the chosen topic.

The Final Major Project unit is an independently led project in which you'll draw on your extended knowledge of contemporary image making, critical theory and technical skills to support the production of a final body of work at a professional level.

This module supports your journey towards becoming a future-fashion visionary. You'll explore your professional options, build your skills, develop your industry networks and learn how tell your story.

You'll begin your foundation year by working collaboratively with others to explore themes of the future. You'll take risks, experiment through play and be supported to break through barriers.

You'll take subject-specific workshops and develop essential technical and practical skills in your area of study. You'll also enhance your analytical and organisational abilities.

You'll enhance your creative and practical skills in your subject specialism by responding to typical industry briefs, underpinned by focused research and experiments. You'll also gain industry insights through guest lectures and workshops.

You'll develop your unique identity in your specialism through the production of a self-initiated body of work. Your final project will be the bridge to your next year, fully supported by evaluative reviews and critical analysis of the work you have created.