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UndergraduateThe Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Bring your imagination to life with a programme designed for the dreamers, creators, and innovators of the entertainment world. Whether it’s crafting intricate miniatures, stunning props, or lifelike creatures for stop motion animation, this industry-focused programme offers the tools and mentorship to turn your passion into a thriving career. You’ll master traditional scale modelmaking alongside cutting-edge digital techniques like 3D printing, under the guidance of experienced professionals. With contributions from leading industry partners such as the Aardman Academy, this programme is tailored to meet the demands of film, SFX, and beyond, while also adapting to your individual career aspirations. Collaborate with peers across disciplines like Set Design, Film, and Costume, and develop a stand-out portfolio and showreel. From architectural models to puppets, this programme covers every facet of modelmaking and empowers you to carve your unique path in the fast-growing entertainment industries.
Modules
Level 4 - Foundation and Orientation In your first year (Level 4), you will be introduced to the Processes, which modelmakers go through to produce research, concepts and final proposals. The modules are designed to introduce you to a wide range of 2D and 3D Traditional and digital techniques including perspective drawing, digital model making technical drawing, sculpting and card modelmaking which leads to the development of the employable skills associated with modelmaking such as moulding and casting, 3D printing vacuum forming and traditional workshop techniques. This is supported by Industry awareness which explores the many avenues of employment which our undergraduates progress into. • Visual Communication • Core Workshop Skills • Design Process • Creative Thinking • Industry Awareness • Production 1 Level 5 - Development and Exploration Your second year (Level 5) builds on the foundation explored in level 4, allowing you to develop more advanced, industry-standard skills pertinent to a range of creative industries. Here you will be creating moving props exploring motors and other control systems. Advanced materials such as silicones, composite Materials, plaster polymers such as Jesmonite are explored through advanced sculpting and mould making. This level includes collaboration throughout the faculty working alongside our Actors, Writers, Visual FX Artists, Technical Crew, Set Design and Costume Designers. In the second semester you will begin to explore your independent area of expertise which may also include digital techniques utilising 3D modelling, scanning and printing working with industry-standard software. During this stage, you are encouraged to seek relevant work experience or external collaborations when suitable opportunities arise. • Action Props • Transformative Techniques • Creative Discussion • Professional Practice • Production 2 Level 6 - Consolidation and Expertise In your final year (Level 6), you will consolidate your skills, experience, and creative identity as a key member of a creative team. Working on self-initiated projects, you will refine your skills and explore your future professional direction. This year provides the opportunity to realise your creative ambitions, demonstrate independence and originality, and prepares you for a successful transition into professional practice or further study. • Specialist Practice 1 • Specialist Practice 2 • Professional Futures and Final Show • Dissertation and Report
Assessment method
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W614
- Institution code:
- C71
- Campus name:
- The Northern School of Art
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact [email protected]
Provider information
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX