Model Design and Special Effects - BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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From the Harry Potter film series to Madame Tussauds, one thing holds true – the skill and craftmanship of model designers is pivotal to the creative industry. Our innovative course will refine your skills and provide you with all the tools to thrive in the ever-growing space. Created with an all-round approach to skill development, the programme integrates practical and theoretical elements to build your expertise in the end-to-end process of model design. Create models, props and miniatures ...Read more

From the Harry Potter film series to Madame Tussauds, one thing holds true – the skill and craftmanship of model designers is pivotal to the creative industry. Our innovative course will refine your skills and provide you with all the tools to thrive in the ever-growing space. Created with an all-round approach to skill development, the programme integrates practical and theoretical elements to build your expertise in the end-to-end process of model design. Create models, props and miniatures for use in architectural, automotive and entertainment space, using mechanical and physical effects, Made for the creative and talented model maker, engineer or designer, the course aims to sharpen your skills and prepare you for a vibrant career in whatever career path you choose. Whether that is working on films and television, museums and exhibits or for design companies and architects. You will graduate having built your knowledge of machine shop skills and digital processes, as well as how to use hard and casting materials. Overall, you will complete the course with a toolkit of key skills with which you will confidently be able to enter the workforce and begin building you ideal career.Optional sandwich year (Duration 4 years)

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12/279
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51st
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82nd
What students say
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Suzanne
10 Feb 25

Really supportive, good facilities,..Read more

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Jesslyn
10 Feb 25

Such a lovely and friendly place to study, all the fellows here are very helpful especially that I am an International student who transferred here at the final..Read more

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BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

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112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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£15,965 per year

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Suzanne
10 Feb 25
3D Animation and Visual Effects - BA (Hons)
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Jesslyn
10 Feb 25
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Such a lovely and friendly place to study, all the fellows here are very helpful especially that I am an International student who transferred here at the final...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is a modern, dynamic and enterprising university that delivers career-focused degrees for...

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University of Hertfordshire
College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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