The BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects degree at the University of Hertfordshire is designed for aspiring artists who wish to master the intricate craft of bringing imaginative characters and fantastical creations to life for performance and display. You will explore the essential principles of design, fabrication, and the theoretical underpinnings of character creation, preparing you for a dynamic career in film, television, theatre, or museum exhibits. This course is ideal for those with a passion for figurative sculpture, model-making, and a drive to develop a unique artistic voice within the creative industries.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme, studied over three years, will immerse you in practical workshops covering shape and form, design processes, and advanced fabrication techniques. You will engage with both traditional craft methods and contemporary technologies, developing your skills through modules like Design Process and Realisation and Character and Creative Effects Contextualised Model. Through hands-on projects and potentially a creative arts sandwich year, you will build a professional portfolio and graduate with the specialised expertise and practical experience needed to excel in the demanding field of creative effects.