BDes (Hons) Special Effects for Film and Television with Foundation Year
Course Overview
This foundation year program provides an immersive introduction to the creative and technical world of special effects for film, television, and other media. It is designed to build your core skills and confidence before you specialize, allowing you to explore a wide range of disciplines from practical model-making to digital effects. The course emphasizes hands-on, industry-focused learning with strong tutor support to prepare you for degree-level study and a future career.
Key Program Highlights
- Foundation year builds essential creative and academic skills for confident progression
- Hands-on exploration of both physical (prosthetics, model-making) and digital (2D/3D) effects
- Taught by industry practitioners with a focus on one-to-one support and mentorship
- Flexible pathway to specialize in Special Effects or other Film FX degrees after the first year
- Develops practical, problem-solving skills directly applicable to the film and TV industry
Course Overview
This foundation year program provides an immersive introduction to the creative and technical world of special effects for film, television, and other media. It is designed to build your core skills and confidence before you specialize, allowing you to explore a wide range of disciplines from practical model-making to digital effects. The course emphasizes hands-on, industry-focused learning with strong tutor support to prepare you for degree-level study and a future career.
Key Program Highlights
- Foundation year builds essential creative and academic skills for confident progression
- Hands-on exploration of both physical (prosthetics, model-making) and digital (2D/3D) effects
- Taught by industry practitioners with a focus on one-to-one support and mentorship
- Flexible pathway to specialize in Special Effects or other Film FX degrees after the first year
- Develops practical, problem-solving skills directly applicable to the film and TV industry
