2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Programme - Creative Industries Pathway - continue to Bachelor of Arts - Prosthetics and Special Effects Design (Honours)

The International Foundation Programme at Solent University has been designed for students who have already completed their High School education overseas meet the demands of undergraduate study in the UK. As such, substantial support is given for language development as well as building students' confidence and independence to learn effectively within this academic culture. The Creative Industries Pathway introduces students to the key principles and skills in media, art, and design. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge in an area of which they have a particular interest within the Creative Industries. The aim is to develop students' creative capacity, confidence, and skills so that they are able to communicate their ideas effectively. The course involves a Creative Project which allows students to build upon their ideas, well-preparing them to progress on to creative industries or media-related programme at undergraduate level. In the prosthetics and special effects design degree at Solent University, students will be encouraged to take an explorative and technical approach to prosthetics application, use of materials and creative development processes to produce innovative and contemporary special effects design work. This will include sculpting, moulding and casting for character and creature effects, refined application of make-up and hair effects and designing with 2D and 3D modelling. While the emphasis is on problem solving and critical thinking, students will be encouraged to embrace the breadth of the potential within and beyond the discipline of special effects for TV, theatrical performance and film. Students will be taught by an academic team with excellent reputations as practicing professional designers or researchers, as well as an extensive range of visiting lecturers and international visits to gain vital industry insight. Students will study in Solent's well-equipped studios and workshops, ranging from make-up, hair and special effects studios to photography studios, IT suites and a comprehensive Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support their learning. Situated within the Department of Art and Music, the course also provides students with the opportunity for cross-programme collaborations to help them contextualise their place within the prosthetics and special effects industry, offering students a rich and stimulating education and preparing them for future employment. In the final year there is the opportunity to work with Solent's professional SFX team at the Prosthetics Event, across a range of national theatre productions or at IMATS in London.