Modelmaking – an Introduction (stage 1)

Throughout the course, your budding modelmakers will receive valuable and specialist insight into the world of modelmaking, and the many varied opportunities available within it.

Each week your young artists will learn a variety of new skills in modelmaking and 3D design using industry-standard specialist equipment, materials and techniques. They’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials that are used within the film and television industry, architectural modelmaking, theatre productions, and shop window displays.

Your young designers will be expertly guided by their course tutor, Jessica Tipper, through set exercises each week, alongside demonstrations and presentations of prepared examples from sculpting, casting, moulding and much, much more.

• Develop industry level techniques and skills to produce 3D models
• Experiment and explore a wide variety of creative materials
• How to use a range of hand tools safely and appropriately
• Sculpting
• Moulding and casting
• Design techniques to turn 2D designs into 3D reality
• Explore CAD and laser cutting

• Possess improved artistic and design skills
• Be able to turn their 2D designs into 3D reality using a range of new skills and techniques specific to the world of modelmaking
• Have a sound understanding of the modelmaking industry
• Be able to use a variety of modelmaking tools safely and efficiently
• Possess the knowledge and skills to work with a range of modelmaking materials
• Be the proud owner of a portfolio of work that they’ve completed throughout the course and showcases the development of their skills
• Have increased confidence in their own skills
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Untap their potential and talent
• Appreciate the importance of good time management
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore their ideas
• Appreciate teamwork and team building ethics
• Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
• Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Saturday Art School certificate of attendance.

After this course, your young artist could:

• Expand their modelmaking skills by taking our advanced Digital Modelmaking and Design (stage 2) course next term
• Continue to harness their creativity; explore our full range of Saturday Art School courses to see where their creative journey will take them next
• Look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
• Continue to develop their skills at home as a hobby

• We understand how important young creative artists are – they've so much potential, untapped abilities, and enthusiasm
• Your young artist will study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• We encourage your young artist to be themselves and explore their existing interests; as such we harness their natural style and flair to enable them to develop their unique creative voice
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so they'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding your young artist back
• Your young artist will learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• They'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included, respected, and supported
• They'll benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash their creativity