BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV at Buckinghamshire New University

Fast-track your route into a career in props and modelmaking with this two-year accelerated degree. The course is structured to develop your skills progressively - from foundational making and digital design, through technical development, to professional practice - preparing you to produce industry-ready work for film and television. This practice-led course equips you with the skills to design, develop, and fabricate props and models using a combination of traditional craft techniques and contemporary digital processes.

Faculty: Film TV and Media Production  |  Duration: Two Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV at BNU focuses on the design and fabrication of props and models created specifically for use within prop and modelmaking, set decoration, hand props, and SFX departments. You will develop the skills to produce physically based, camera-ready artefacts that function effectively within film and television environments, using a combination of traditional craft and modern technologies. Core modules include Introduction to 3D Modelling for Props, Foundational Prop Skills, Historical and Contextual Studies, Making Methods for Prop and Model Construction, Foundations of Sculptural Practice, Props and Models for Screen Environments, Materials, Processes and Methods for Props, Interpreting Design, Functional Making Practices, Reproduction Techniques, Digital Development, Props in Motion, Developing World Building Skills, Final Major Project: Research and Development.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career opportunities within the screen industries. These roles reflect the broad and adaptable skillset developed across the course, preparing you for careers in film, television, advertising, and related creative industries. Roles include Roles within Props Design and Fabrication, Modelmaker, Sculptor, Mould Maker, Props Painter, 3D Modeller/Digital Artist, Roles within Breakaway and Action Props, Roles within Hand Props, Roles within the Set Decoration (Set Dec) Department, Props Buyer.

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