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Prosthetics for Film and Television MA

Prosthetics for Film and Television MA

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1.5 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Film Studies Film / Video / Television Production

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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.

Modules

Concept Artist Sculpture is a three dimensional, visual language which forms a foundation for many artistic creations within the creative arts sector. Being able to sculpt in both clay and digital mediums will enable you to communicate effectively with clients and production teams for film and TV character prosthetics. While the processes of working in clay or digital media are very different, each one requires artistic ability, creativity, precision, accuracy and manual dexterity. This module will focus around both digital manipulation and traditional sculpture in order for you to design characters aligned with industry led briefs. It will teach fundamentals skills through digital packages such as Photoshop and ZBrush, as well as explore the art of sculpture, refining both towards the prosthetic make-up sector.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,000

Entry requirements

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.