Course summary

With our two year fast-track BSc Animatronics Design degree, you’ll be designing, building and creating realistic and lifelike props and objects, that bring stories to life. You’ll specialise your skills and knowledge in animatronics design and fabrication. Degrees at BNU are designed to offer a broader and more flexible education by giving you the opportunity to try a range of subjects before specialising. Even if you know exactly what you want to do, with most of our courses you can choose to study additional subjects to enhance your education. Why study this subject? Do you want a career which could take you all over the world? Working towards your career aspirations, you could take on several roles across the globe in key areas such as; animatronics, elements involving mechanical or electronic engineering, animation, model-making, sculpture, product/ industrial design, and manufacturing. This course could help you get your dream job as being part of the team that work endlessly behind-the-scenes. Why study at BNU? With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career. As part of the Art, Design and Performance School at BNU, you’ll benefit from a practiced-based course, supported by contextual studies. Led by a dedicated and experienced course team, you’ll benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. Many of our guest lecturers are specialists based at various studios all over the country. The University also has a teaching base at the iconic Pinewood Studios, which means there could be opportunities to engage with the community there. With London on our doorstep, you’ll be near the world’s best cultural centres, such as theatres, museums and galleries, where you can find a range of inspiration. What facilities can I use? Our industry standard facilities are here to help you produce your most creative ideas. Our specialist resources including:

• CNC and laser cutter technology

• highly equipped engineering & modelmaking workshops

• 3D design studios

• computer suites

• electronics/ control and plastic fabrication labs

• prosthetics lab

• 3D printing technology.

• Animatronics Designer

• Prosthetics fabricator

• SFX technician and/ or assistant

• Props & Modelmaker

• Structure Engineer

• Computer Programmer

• Control & Signal writer

• Pre-visualisation Artist

• Technical Director (TD)

• Rig-builder.