BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV in Buckingham United Kingdom | Buckinghamshire New University

This two-year program emphasizes designing and creating practical special effects for film and television through a combination of artistic, engineering, and scientific techniques. By taking this special effects program, you could pursue your ideal career as part of the creative team that works behind the scenes to captivate audiences of all ages with immersive storytelling.

BNU's BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking program concentrates on designing and crafting physical special effects for screen productions, blending artistic, engineering, and scientific approaches. Students will explore prop design & fabrication, character development, prosthetic applications for props, engineering principles, and functional model creation.

Hands-on learning takes place in our dedicated 3D modelmaking & engineering workshop at the High Wycombe campus. Students may also utilize the prosthetics facility at our Pinewood Studios location.

This practice-oriented program maintains strong industry connections, offering students comprehensive training in the diverse skills needed for special effects props and modelmaking in film, television, and related creative sectors. Throughout your studies, our expert technicians and instructors will provide guidance, drawing on their professional experience and technical expertise to help transform your concepts into fully operational props and models.