BDes (Hons) Special Effects for Film and Television

The Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television with Foundation Year BDes (Hons) at the University of Bolton is a unique, specialized full-time program spanning over four years. It focuses on creatives who are passionate about the film and television industry and are willing to master their skills in model-making, character creation, and special effects design. With a foundation year catering to the learners with little or no knowledge, the course structure progresses to impart advanced skills around visual storytelling and physical effects.Course Content: The course starts with a foundation year designed to build fundamental skills in drawing, digital, 2D, and 3D practices. In the succeeding years, students deepen their knowledge and skills in special effects and model-making for film and television with modules like Character Creation, Model-Making Techniques, Digital Effects, Prosthetics, and Mould Making. The course also includes modules on visual storytelling and the use of scale within the creative industry. The final year allows students to collaborate on a film and also develop an individual project, showcasing all their acquired skills.Key Modules: Character Creation, Visual Storytelling, Model Making Techniques, Digital Effects, Prosthetics, Mould-Making, The Use of Scale in the Creative Industry.Accreditations: The course is attributed to the University of Bolton.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can explore a range of career options such as special effects technician, props designer, model maker, character designer, and freelance special effects artist. They can find opportunities in film and television production, theatre, product prototyping, theme park design, and the miniature model sector, amongst others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.