SFX Props & Modelmaking for Film and TV - BA (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Fast-track your way to a career in props and modelmaking. This two-year degree puts a focus on the design and fabrication of physically based film and television special effects using a range of art, engineering and science technologies. This special effects course could help you get your dream job as being part of the team that work behind-the-scenes to bring stories to life for audiences of all ages. The BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking course at BNU will allow you to focus on the design ...Read more

Fast-track your way to a career in props and modelmaking. This two-year degree puts a focus on the design and fabrication of physically based film and television special effects using a range of art, engineering and science technologies. This special effects course could help you get your dream job as being part of the team that work behind-the-scenes to bring stories to life for audiences of all ages. The BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking course at BNU will allow you to focus on the design and fabrication of physically based film and television special effects using a range of art, engineering and science technologies. This will include props design & fabrication, character creation, prosthetics for prop-making, engineering and functional model making. This practical course will be delivered in our specialist 3D modelmaking & engineering workshop at our High Wycombe campus. This taught practical-based course is industry-focused and will provide opportunities for students to engage with a broad range of skills and techniques required within special effects props and modelmaking production for film and TV and related creative industries. During your studies you’ll be supported by our specialist technicians and demonstrators. Using their experience and technical production and material knowledge, they’ll help you turn your ideas into fully functioning props and models. The course embraces new and emerging techniques and technologies, maintaining currency and diversity through well-established links and communications with the creative industry. Upon graduation you’ll have a portfolio and a skill set that aligns with the needs of the industry.

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12 Dec 24

I learn everything I need to know, in an easy and interactive way, thanks to the lecturers. The aspect of the university is really good, it always looks clean and big, you always..Read more

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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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