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BA (Hons) Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth

The BA (Hons) Modelmaking course at Arts University Bournemouth enables students to translate their ideas into models using a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques.


School: Arts University Bournemouth
Course: BA(Hons) Modelmaking
Location: Bournemouth, UK
Course dates: September 2025 to June 2028, with the option of a one-year placement
Application deadline: 29 January 2025

The BA (Hons) Modelmaking degree at the Arts University Bournemouth develops creative, articulate and versatile professionals, able to excel in a broad spectrum of creative industries and other rewarding careers.

Our state-of-the-art studios and workshops provide access to both traditional and non-traditional machinery in addition to the latest digital manufacturing technologies.

The course is led by a team of highly experienced professionals who ensure our students gain a broad knowledge of materials and are taught how to combine current digital processes with traditional making techniques.

This breadth of knowledge and skills allows them to progress seamlessly into the creative industries and beyond – into careers that suit their personal aspirations.

Students are taught to understand the purpose, function and communicative nature of the models they make. They turn concepts into reality, interpret complex ideas and translate them to new pre-defined audiences.

With an international reputation, BA (Hons) Modelmaking is a leading course in its field; enabling students to progress into the diverse world of professional makers.

Over the three years of the course, we'll equip you with the skills required to become an independent thinker, capable of solving problems and taking imaginative leaps in creative design and making.

Find out more about the course and apply ›

Top image by James Algar, Issy Gilding, Olivia Cunningham, 2023.

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