Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Modelmaking and Creature Effects with foundation year in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester
University of Greater Manchester
|
Bolton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,950
(c. USD21,343.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Bolton's BA (Hons) Modelmaking and Creature Effects with foundation year program is perfect for those aiming to excel in crafting stunning models and realistic creature effects for movies and TV. Our skilled instructors provide a distinctive mix of classic creature effects and modelmaking methods combined with cutting-edge technology like digital design, 3D printing, and animatronics.
The foundation year helps you develop and refine essential research, design, hands-on, and communication abilities needed to thrive in Modelmaking and Creature Effects studies. You'll examine fundamental creative arts techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and finishing, exploring both traditional and digital approaches. This initial year also focuses on enhancing academic competencies like research methods, proper citation, and effective written and verbal communication.
The program strongly focuses on hands-on learning. You'll master sculpting, molding, and constructing models and creature designs through both manual and digital processes. You'll work in workshop spaces designed to mirror real-world professional studios.
Our dedicated teaching staff will also help you develop crucial design, animation, and digital fabrication skills while guiding your exploration of film and television studies. Frequent opportunities to connect with experienced industry professionals foster creative growth and help establish important career connections.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T-levels. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Creative subjects are strongly preferred.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English.
You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. Your portfolio should demonstrate your skills in a range of relevant creative media and styles.
The quality of the portfolio/interview is the primary basis on which applicants are selected; therefore, special consideration will be given to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio. Relevant work or voluntary experience will also be considered. In these cases, we may ask applicants to undertake additional assessments to determine their suitability for the course.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 for Undergraduate (no less than 5.5 in any component)
TOEFL (ibt) - overall score of 80 including 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Tuition
GBP
15,950