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Prosthetic Effects MA

Prepare for a future in prosthetics with this unique, practice-based course. Taking an industry focus from the start, you’ll work in real special effects studios to gain key skills and deep understanding, while also developing a creative portfolio and a network of contacts.

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LocationFalmouth CampusPenryn Campus
Course Duration1 year
AttendanceFull-time

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Introduction

This course is new for 2020 entry.

You'll grow and refine your skills through personally focused projects, based within a supportive and collaborative community. Through experimentation and risk taking, you'll push the boundaries to become a resilient and dynamic prosthetic effects practitioner.

You will:

  • Learn from the experts by working with world-class partners Gorton Studio and Millennium FX 
  • Develop a varied portfolio of creative work that will help launch your career 
  • Have access to professional-standard studios and resources 
  • Benefit from our visiting lecture series, with guest speakers from global industry 
  • Be based within a vibrant international film school, within a creative arts university 

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Covid-19 update

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates page

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    What our students do

    Course details

    What you'll learn

    Throughout this one-year course, you’ll tackle a truly multi-disciplinary syllabus, designed to meet the needs of today’s highly competitive prosthetics and special effects industries. You’ll be in charge of your own learning, developing your own direction and specialisms, while also gaining a working knowledge of industry practice.

    From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details

    Course content

    You’ll expand your knowledge of key programs and fabrication techniques, experience studio-based working in academic and professional contexts, and develop a critically considered portfolio. Alongside this, you’ll be introduced to contemporary debates informing the prosthetic effects industry. Workshops in design, drawing, making, presentation and industry awareness underpin your learning in this practical and vocationally focused postgraduate course. 

    Modules 

    Contextual Studies: Extending your theoretical knowledge of key contextual concepts. 

    Building Blocks: Your grounding the fundamental skills and processes in Prosthetics Effects production.

    Industrial Context: You will develop your professional portfolio and gain exposure to real life working studios.

    Breaking the Mould: Experiment with your designs and fabrication techniques to test the limits of Prosthetic Effects. 

    PFX Production: Focus your studies on the production and creation of an industry quality body of work.

    How you'll learn

    This is a practice-based course, so much of your journey will involve learning by doing, working with the state-of-the-art facilities offered by our partners Gorton Studio and Millennium FX. You’ll also gain a grounding in context, theory, programmes and pipelines through lectures, seminars, workshops and masterclasses. 

    How you'll spend your time

    Year

    Timetabled teaching

    and learning activity

    Guided

    independent study

    Placements

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    How you'll be assessed

    Year

    Written exams

    Practical exams

    Coursework

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    Assessment methods

    • Portfolios of practical work 
    • Presentations 
    • Verbal reports 
    • Major practice project 

     

     

     

    Staff

    Working in television and film production, prosthetics, design and fabrication, the teams from both Gorton Studio and Falmouth University have extensive industry experience. We pride ourselves on our industry connections, which reach beyond the UK to some of the best prosthetics effects studios around the world. This connectivity provides essential networking opportunities for our students and graduates and helps inform and shape our curriculum. 

    Staff profile
    Staff profile

    Andy Joule

    Head of Animation, Prosthetics & Effects

    Andy is Head of Animation, Prosthetics & Effects in the CILECT School of Film & Television and...

    Gorton Studio

    Directed by internationally acclaimed prosthetics designer and teacher Neill Gorton, Gorton Studio is regarded as THE place to learn the craft. 

    Millennium FX

    Sister company of Gorton Studio, Millennium FX is Europe’s leading supplier of prosthetics, animatronics and special make-up FX.

    Facilities

    The multi-million-pound, industry-standard School of Film & Television offers professional facilities including: 

    • Life drawing studio
    • Motion capture/immersive studio
    • Workshops with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, casting, milling, welding and other fabrication facilities
    • Twenty-seat computer suite with key software including Z-Brush, Maya, Adobe CC, and Substance Painter, amongst others
    • Access to Gorton Studio
    • Access to Millennium FX Studio
    • Cinema with Christie M-Series HD projection and 7.2 surround sound

     

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    • Entry requirements
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    Entry requirements

    We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.

    We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.

    APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

     

    Language requirements

    If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

    International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.

    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees

    • Tuition fees 2020-21
    • Tuition fees 2021-22
    Tuition fees 2020-21

    £10,895 per year – full-time UK/EU (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.) 

    £16,000 per year – full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees.) 

    Tuition fees 2021-22

    £10,895 per year – full-time UK (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.) 

    £16,950 per year - full-time EU (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    £16,950 per year - full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    Find out more about our Alumni Loyalty Discount for Falmouth Alumni, which offers a reduction in course tuition fees. 

    Typical course costs 

    £200 - £300. Additional materials may also be required on particularly complex projects, at the discretion of the Course Leader.

    Study visits are included in your fees. 

    If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter. 

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs 

    Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

    Postgraduate funding

    There are loans, awards and alternative funding sources for postgraduate studies. Read about them on our Postgraduate Funding page.

    Find out about funding

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