This specialist, innovative course is a European leader in the field of modelmaking. It sets out to be challenging, practical and demanding but also to provide a rich, rewarding, fun and vibrant experience. You will develop technical and aesthetic abilities, experiencing a wide variety of processes and materials in carrying out a range of challenging and interesting briefs – working both physically and digitally in three dimensions. You will be introduced to creative making, technical processes, material manipulation, mould making, finishing techniques, digital modelling, designing, problem solving and aesthetic understanding.

How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?

Year 1 provides an introduction to the fundamental creative, technical, visual and intellectual skills and knowledge that you will need to build a successful career as a modelmaker. This is combined with an exploration of design ideas, critical thinking, visualisation skills and interpretation. Specialist demonstrations and practical studio and workshop sessions are also undertaken.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011 
Maximum Credit Points available: 60
Maximum Study Time: 600 Hours

Year 2 encourages students to develop as creative, intelligent makers. You will explore models as devices for explaining ideas, representation and interpretation of design and further your understanding of the demands of modelmaking in architecture, advertising, media production, exhibition, communication and interactive museum design. Within this year, professional practice is introduced, work experience is encouraged and the commercial design industry explored. Team working is promoted through various projects, imitating the team ethos of the commercial world.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 75
Maximum Study Time: 750 Hours