BA (Hons) Model Design (Model Effects)

What will I study?

You'll experience a wide variety of learning styles on this course. During your studies you'll develop your capacity for self-directed study and your interpersonal skills. We particularly emphasise the importance of 3D making leading to physical artefacts created through structured research and design; well-prepared written and verbal presentations; and computer literacy. Alongside elements of standard lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops, you also learn through case studies, individual and group projects and other student centred activities. In your final year you will have the opportunity to practice your independent study skills by completing a major project and dissertation.

You will experience a wide variety of teaching styles on the programme including:

• standard lectures
• practical workshops
• case studies
• individual and group projects

The Model Design Degree Programme uniquely, has a combined first year covering model making, prop making, sculpture and special effects. Second and third year students specialise in one of three-degree pathways: Model Design (Model Effects), Model Design (Character and Creative Effects), Model Design (Special Effects).

First Year

You will be introduced to current materials, techniques and design processes in a combined first year (all three degree disciplines) and gain a strong grounding in workshop machinery and practices, which are relevant to the whole programme.

Second Year

You will learn how to create highly detailed models for a range of disciplines, from concept cars for the automotive industry to the scale models used by architects and ‘movie miniatures’ for films. You will use cutting-edge technologies including CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided modelling) that complement the traditional techniques learned in the machine shop to produce highly finished, professional-quality models.

All of our second year students have the option to undertake a professional work experience module with one of our many high profile industry contacts.

Final Year

Your final year is designed to prepare you for entry to the industry as a highly employable graduate. You will make a variety of project outcomes that demonstrate your professional ability and you will also spend time producing a professional portfolio and self-promotional material designed to impress potential employers at your first interview and beyond.

Level 4

Module

• Scale and Structure
• Shape and Form
• Design and Fabrication
• The Model in Mind: histories, contexts, theories (C&CS)

Level 5

Module

• Turbo Projects
• Design Process and Realisation
• Model Effects Contextualised Model
• Talking Models: the theory of practice (C&CS)
• Professional Work Experience 30: Screen
• Professional Work Experience 45: Screen
• Professional Work Experience 15: Screen
• Professional Work Experience 15 5B: Screen

Level 6

Module

• Year Abroad
• Professional Context Model
• Professional Practice
• Model Effects Major Project Proposal
• Critical and Cultural Studies: L6 Enquiry / Report / Essay (Model Design)
• Model Effects Major Project
• Sandwich Year (Creative Arts)