BDes (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and TV

The BDes (Hons) Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television with Foundation Year at University of Bolton is a full-time, four-year course that prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in a niche industry. Combining creativity and practicality, students develop hands-on skills and knowledge desirable to the special effects industry.Course Content: The course is divided into multiple modules that cover various aspects of special effects modelmaking. It begins with a foundation year that prepares students for degree-level study. From there, students study topics such as Introduction to Special Effects Modelmaking, Methods and Materials, and Advanced Modelmaking Techniques. Practical projects, workshops, and work placements are an integral part of the course, providing hands-on experiences that prepare students for their future careers.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Foundation Portfolio, Design Basics, Foundation Project, and Academic Skills. For the main honours degree, students learn through modules such as Workshop Practice, Modelling Skills, Advanced Special Effects Modelmaking, and Professional Practice.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of careers in special effects modelmaking for film and TV, exhibition design, theatrical prop making, architectural modelmaking, and more. Graduates have found employment opportunities in a wide range of fields including film, television, theatre, and the heritage sector, among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.