Prop Making and Special Effects - BA (Hons) Degree
Northbrook College Sussex
Littlehampton Road, Goring by Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6NU
Tel: 0845 155 60 60
Fax: 01903 606073
Email: enquiries@nbcol.ac.uk
Head of Department Theatre Arts: Nick Gardner
Course Description:
The Course
This course focuses on the fabrication of props and special effects for the entertainment industry. It develops skills in design through research, creative workshops, illustration, CAD based systems and maquettes.
Course Content
The manufacture of props involves skills in sculpture in various materials, moulding & casting, texture effects and finishing techniques. The course also explores model making for film, mask manufacture, puppetry and character effects. It is structured to offer an equal quantity of individual projects and production practice on a wide range of internal productions and external commissions. All students benefit from access to individual workstations, in-studio IT provision, the resource centre and extensive design workshops. Throughout your studies the cost of materials is fully funded on production practice. Work experience underpins the training into the second year of the course and opportunities are available to work across theatre, TV and film. Subject based research and analysis underpins the study of both years.
Progression/Career
Past graduates have gone on to work as art department assistants, prop makers, model makers, set builders and scenic artists, or continued their education on the BA (Hons) top-up at Northbrook or progressed to other Higher Education establishments.
Entry Requirements
Individual offers may vary.
160 UCAS points from one of the following:
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in theatre production/fine art/product design
- A Levels - at least 140 points from A2 Levels (including a relevant subject)
- Foundation Studies Diploma in Art & Design/Media
Alternative qualifications and industrial experience would be considered and discussed at interview.
All candidates will be invited to attend an interview
Portfolio: Yes
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