Prosthetics for Film and Television MA
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
18 Months
From top feature films to big budget TV and streaming series, high-end productions need skilful prosthetics professionals who know how to wow audiences, with almost 60,000 people working in the film industry. In direct response to calls from screen employers for better skills training, our Prosthetics for Film and Television postgraduate course will teach you the advanced techniques to create unique characters for the screen in this exciting and highly competitive sector.
Our course at University College Birmingham is led by prosthetics experts who have worked on famous productions including Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Who. Learning from the pros, you will master your technical skills in our cutting-edge prosthetics suite, including an editorial studio to photograph and screen test work for your portfolio. You will also learn how to deal with complex issues behind the scenes, including how to change and refine designs as a production progresses.
To give you the advantage in what is predominantly a freelance-driven industry, our prosthetics master’s course features a voluntary placement to give you valuable real-world experience. In addition, you will learn how to answer the most diverse commercial briefs and build on your entrepreneurial skills, ensuring you are ready to go out and make your mark.
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About this course
Career opportunities
Make-up artist
Artworker
Production designer, theatre/television/film
Runner, broadcasting/film/video
Prosthetics technician
Prosthetics artist
A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent.
A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution (with a sound knowledge of prosthetics make-up).
We will have applicant days where you will be able to showcase your prior work to the teaching team, allowing them to get a better understanding of your core skill sets so as to ensure you have an excellent transition onto this programme.
Why should I choose this course?
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Hone your practical skills working in our purpose-built prosthetics workshops on campus
WORK PLACEMENT - Our strong industry links give you the opportunity to undertake invaluable work placements in the commercial world
EXPERT TEACHING – Work and study with industry professionals, including lecturers who have created incredible prosthetics for the likes of Game of Thrones and Doctor Who
ENRICHMENT – Meet and hear from a diverse mix of speakers with vast experience and real insight into the industry
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Subjects
- Design
- Film and Television
- Industry
- Production
- Concept Artist
- Character Simulation
- Character Essentials
- Professional standards
- Innovation
- Practice
Course programme
Core Modules
- Casualty Simulation
- Character Essentials
- Concept Artist
- Professional Standards, Innovation and Practice
Teaching and assessment
This postgraduate course will be delivered by a variety of methods including lectures, demonstrations, experiential and reflective learning, all supported with additional workshop time. You will have the opportunity to interact with guest speakers and leading specialists from industry.
You will also be expected to engage with independent reading and research to ensure an interactive and personalised learning experience. Your work will undergo industry-led processes, such as screen testing, continuity and character transformations within classes.
You will be assessed by a range of methods to encourage the development of a full portfolio of your own work. These include filmed screen tests, reflective journals, CPD work logs, reports, practical skills exhibitions, sculpture maquette and 3D designs case studies.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Prosthetics for Film and Television MA