BA (Hons) Top Up TV & Film: Prop Making

Prop Making is an integral part of TV, Film, Exhibitions and Performance. Coleg y Cymoedd is situated within close proximity to Pinewood, BBC Roathlock and Dragon Studios. You will be ideally placed to develop a rewarding and challenging career in making props in a well-equipped and professional environment.


During the course you will build and develop a wide range of practical and technical understanding working with materials and processes employed within the industry, such as sculpting, casting, carpentry and metal fabrication. Practical skills will be supported by high levels of contextual and historical understanding, underpinned by research, theory and analysis. This year will develop your professional knowledge and skills preparing you for industry.

What Will I Learn?

• Series of taught, self-generated and live projects
• Collaborative working with other Media based Foundation Degrees and industry
• Critical studies programme and an individual project


• An understanding of Film, Television and Contemporary Production
• Use of scale, CAD and 3D printing
• Construction in wood, metal and plastic
• Working with a wide range of molding and casting materials

• Puppet construction and performance
• Mask Making and Prop Costumes
• Sculpting from life

Entry Requirements

You need to have successfully completed the HND in Creative Production Arts or an equivalent qualification in a related subject.


• Good level of observational and drawing skills
• The ability to work with a range of resistant and non-resistant materials
• The capacity to convey ideas and concepts visually, verbal and through examples of written work
• Display high levels of enthusiasm and motivation towards the subject area

Assessment

You will be assessed through completion of assignment based coursework and practical work.

Career Progression

On successful completion you will be equipped to work in Creative Industries, either freelance or employed in areas such as Prop Making, Costume Props, Armoury, Sculpting, Model Making and Animation. On successful completion of this course you will be receive a University of South Wales award.

Further Notes

No applications from overseas non-EU students

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Course Details
Level:Level 6
Mode:Full Time
Start Date:04/09/2023
Location:Nantgarw
Course Code:9AF613NA
Fees
HE Tuition Fee Year 1: £9000
Studio Fee: £158

Please note: Fees are payable for each year of study.

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