BA (Hons) Prop Making & Special Effects

Brighton MET (Brighton Metropolitan College)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course focuses on the design and manufacture of props for film, TV, theatre, display and entertainment industries. Current students come from a wide range of creative and academic backgrounds, but all share a joint passion for design and making.

The course explores a wide range of creative techniques such as wood and metal work, sculpting, moulding and casting, decorative finishes, CAD, laser cutting and 3D printing, model making and soft props, to create a broad creative skill set that will support your development as a prop maker.

Key features

• Highly practical industry-focused course
• Personal studio spaces
• Professional wood and metal workshop facilities
• Resin and plaster rooms
• CAD suite
• Professional projects with external clients

How will I be assessed?

We use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• practical and creative studio-based workshops
• discussions
• lectures/seminars
• tutorials
• small group study