What a pleasure for @nftsmodelmaking to have year: 4 #modelmaking Alumni @jendingwall_ in to give a masterclass and teach on the grad animation module currently in progress. The students are really excited to be working with you and have really appreciated your personal career insights which have involved major West End Theatre productions such as @disneystudios Lion King, and Hercules, both currently showing in London’s West End. Thanks for everything Jen. One year MA in Modelmaking for film, Theatre, and Animation industries led by @jlee.rockyroad
What a busy week @nftsmodelmaking . Surprise visit from year :3 modelmaking alumni @jana.arni who spent the afternoon chatting with current students and talking about the exciting projects she’s been working on for the last 6 years. Thanks for sharing your time Jana. #modelmaking #propmaking for Film and Animation industries led by @jlee.rockyroad
On Star Wars Day, @jlee.rockyroad shares this incredible picture of one of his proudest moments, a group photo of the incredible crew he worked with as propmaker on Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. May The Fourth Be With You!
May the fourth be with you all…NFTS Head of Model Making @jlee.rockyroad shares this incredible photo of the Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi wrap party at @natural_history_museum 🪐
Happy Alien Day folks…LV426. Check out these photos from National Film & Television School Head of Model Making @jlee.rockyroad of the models he worked on for the iconic franchise! 👽
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Get life-changing training that will help you pursue a successful career in model and prop making for film and TV on the 1-year MA in Model Making for Film and Animation at the National Film and Television School.
Apply TODAY 23 April 2026
Some quotes from some past and present students;
“The workshop facilities are exceptional – It’s so well run and fully equipped.”
“I would recommend this course with all my heart”.
@nftsfilmtv@nftsmodelmaking
Deadline looming! Find out more about the National Film & Television School 1-year MA in Model Making for Film and Animation, run in partnership with Mackinnon and Saunders.
-Collaborate on practical model and prop making modules
-Train in a dedicated workshop
-Learn from industry professionals
Applications are open - apply by 23 April 2026
Some quotes from some past and present students:
“The MA course structure is well thought out and continually challenging”
“The workshop is so well equipped. The modules are challenging, I learnt a lot”
@nftsfilmtv@nftsmodelmaking
Apply now for the 1-year MA in Model Making for Film and Animation - a unique, hands-on course designed to launch your career in the industry.
NFTS Model Making graduates have gone on to work on major productions including Pinocchio, Chicken Run 2, The House, Supergirl, the Harry Potter TV series, Wicked 1 & 2, Wonka, Paddington In Peru, and The Running Man
Join us this September as we celebrate the course’s 10th anniversary, studying in a fully equipped professional film studio.
Deadline for entry: 23 April
Some quotes from some past and present students:
“One of the best aspects of the one-year course is the industry visitors that come by and share their knowledge”
“The tutors: John, Joe, Josie, and Lucy are all incredibly supportive and are all experts in their fields”.
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Paddington’s journey from London to Peru was made with old-school model making techniques —>
@nftsfilmtv / @nftsmodelmaking students helped create this fun stop-motion-style map sequence for ‘Paddington in Peru’.
Go behind the scenes at @beforesmag with @nftsfilmtv Head of Model Making / Animation Supervisor @jlee.rockyroad as he breaks down what was involved, alongside a whole host of exclusive behind the scenes imagery.
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Could you design and build original characters for animation?
Apply today for the National Film & Television School Model Making for Film and Animation Masters to spend 1-year honing your creativity and gaining practical and technical skills.
You’ll develop a strong mix of practical model and prop-making skills alongside digital tools like Rhino and ZBrush — everything you need to launch your Model / Propmaking career in film and animation.
Applications close 23 April 2026
Some quotes from some past and present students:
“I’ve been able to take away a huge amount of valuable skills from the course – It’s been an amazing experience’.”
“I feel confident in my skills whilst pursuing a job, and I believe I can hit the floor running with the knowledge I have acquired during the course”.
Find out more and apply before 23rd April 2026!
Five scratch built James Bond film props inspired by the @eonproductionsltd film series made by teams of @nftsmodelmaking students on the unique one year MA. Apply now for a September start. Led by @jlee.rockyroad . Thanks for your teaching expertise on this exciting module @corbenjosie
