Model Design (Special Effects) (Hons) University of Hertfordshire

Overview

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.

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.

Across your three years of study – four if you choose to take a sandwich year – you will study the use of traditional and digital materials and techniques to create industry standard results, while enhancing your skills in project management, collaborative working and professionalism.

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.

Why choose this course?

Get a head start to stand out in your career with an immersive programme that is designed to push the limits of your creativity. While focusing on learning the most modern techniques in model design and animatronics, you will also have numerous opportunities to collaborate with peers. This will encourage you to explore a range of alternative idea and challenge your thinking, developing a wider breadth of expertise.

The Model Design (Special Effects) (Hons) degree at University of Hertfordshire  is delivered by industry experts with experience in a variety of areas, including product design, sculpting, moulding and casting, digital processes and beyond. Their own experiences will further enrich your learning and they will support you to create a professional portfolio that will kickstart your career.

On campus, you will benefit from many fantastic facilities including a large atelier-style studio where you will be able to meet and connect with students from other year groups. In addition, you will be able to make use of a state-of-the-art sculpture studio with facilities for resins and composite mould making.

Our prime location in Hertfordshire puts you in close proximity to all major film studios. With London less than 30 minutes away, you will have easy access to design and architecture studios and exhibition workshops such as Madame Tussauds.