BDes (Hons) Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television

The University of Bolton offers a comprehensive course titled BDes (Hons) Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television with Foundation Year. This is an intensive four-year full-time degree that focuses on all aspects of special effects, prop-making, and sculpture for film, TV, and related industries. The course includes a blend of theory and practical examination of 2D and 3D model making, concentrating on realism and the development of manufacturing skills. This course has been designed with a foundation year that allows students to develop basic art and design skills and an understanding of creative processes before moving on to more specialised studies about special effects model making.Course Content: The course comprises different modules, each aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a successful career in model making. The foundation year focuses on developing basic practical and critical thinking skills in Art and Design. From the second year onwards, modules include '3D model making', 'Drawing and Representation Techniques', and 'Professional Practice'. Third-year students delve into areas such as 'Character and Creature Creation', 'Prop Making', and 'Mechanisms and Animatronics'. The final year allows students to concentrate on a large independent project to showcase their abilities while they continue with 'Work-Based Learning' and 'Advanced Professional Practice'.Key Modules: Some significant modules of this course include 'Drawing and Representation Techniques', 'Character and Creature Creation', 'Prop Making', 'Mechanisms and Animatronics', '3D model making', and 'Advanced Professional Practice'.There is no specific accreditation information available.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, graduates could work in various roles in the film and television industry - as special effects technicians, prop makers, model makers, production designers, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here: [BDes (Hons) Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television with Foundation Year](https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/bdes-hons-special-effects-modelmaking-for-film-and-television-with-foundation-year-sfx-full-time-4-years-university-of-bolton/2024-25).