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Foundation Degree in Theatre Arts: Prop Making & Special Effects

Course Length: 2 Years Site: West Durrington Campus  Map
Attendance: Full time    
Tutor: Dan Jenkins

UCAS code: W490

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:

Alternative qualifications and industrial experience would be considered and discussed at interview.
All candidates will be invited to attend an interview
Portfolio: Yes

Programme Specification

Applications

Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

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Further Details

If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College please contact 0845 155 60 60