Film FX, Film &

TV Production

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Prepare for a thriving career in the television and film industries with the University of Bolton’s BA (Hons) Film and Television Production course, tailored to diverse ambitions and specialisations in Greater Manchester and the North West. This practice-based programme integrates creative, business, and technical skills essential for production and post-production. Through hands-on projects, you’ll refine storytelling abilities, explore industry processes, and engage critically with audience dynamics.

For those passionate about bringing characters to life through make-up, hair, and prosthetics, our BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and Television equips you with sought-after skills. Benefit from excellent facilities, expert guidance, and industry insights to excel in this competitive field.

Delve into the art of Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television, where you’ll master model and prop-making under experienced mentors using state-of-the-art resources. Develop a portfolio that meets industry standards and prepares you for impactful roles in film and television production.

  • Many television shows and movies, from biopics to sci-fi, horror, and history, need special make-up effects to enhance their on-screen storytelling. Our graduates have gone on to work on an array of films and television series, recently including Ackley Bridge, Coronation Street, Ant Man (2023), and Napoleon (2023).
  • Neill Gorton, multi-award winning artist/designer and founder of the world-renowned Millennium FX company, is our Visiting Professor for the Centre of Film FX at the University of Bolton. His astonishing range of professional experience, knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and industry contacts brings enormous benefits.
  • BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated prosthetic and make-up effects designer Nick Dudman received a Doctorate of Innovation from the University of Bolton in 2022. Nick continues to support our course by giving guest talks about his fantastic résumé and offering portfolio and project advice.

Facilities

Our workshops and studios are some of the largest you will see in an education setting. They have been designed to mirror key areas in film and television. Our facilities include a casting and moulding room, a computer suite for digital concepting, sculpting studios, make-up and hair application studios and our own photography area with lighting and backdrops.

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Courses

All of our courses are industry or employer-facing and designed to provide students with the contextual, practical and transferable skills essential to thrive in the professional workplace.

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Expertise

Our courses are hugely enriched by the input of practicing professionals who will mentor you and provide a fantastic range of materclasses, seminars and portfolio critique sessions throughour your studies.
You’ll engage with world-renowned, multi-award-winning industry leaders, gaining invaluable insights and expertise.

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BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

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BSc (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation

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BA (Hons) Modelmaking and Creature Effects with foundation year

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