The BA (Hons) Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth is a leading undergraduate degree designed for aspiring makers who aim to excel in diverse professional fields. You will develop into an independent thinker, equipped to solve complex problems and drive innovation through imaginative design. This course is ideal if you are passionate about the tangible creation of objects and seek to build a career where precision, fantasy, and rapid prototyping converge, preparing you for roles in industries ranging from Formula One to film and advanced manufacturing. You will learn essential making processes, design thinking, and the communicative power of models.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, immersing yourself in practical studio and workshop sessions. Your learning journey progresses from foundational making processes and design thinking in Level 4, to exploring modelmaking as communication within professional contexts in Level 5, often engaging with live industry briefs. In Level 6, you will undertake a major research project and a client-led brief, culminating in a show in London to connect with potential employers. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the confidence to pursue a successful career as a professional maker.