If you left school without the qualifications you need then you may feel like it is impossible to see a future in the career you’ve been dreaming of – professional model making. The good news is that the Online College of Art and Design offer a Level 3 Foundation Diploma that can help you on your way – find out more about what it involves and take the first step towards the career you want.

What Does a Model Maker Do?

A professional model maker is someone that creates 3D models of concepts and designs that can be used in a range of different industries to provide prototypes when they are needed. Model makers are employed in areas that require support with designs, meaning that you can find yourself working in a wide range of different settings, producing models for a whole host of purposes.

What Skills and Education Does a Model Maker Need?

Professional model makers typically have completed an undergraduate degree in design. However, if you don’t have A-Levels then you can still get to university to study with an Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma from the OCAD, which is regulated by Ofqual. 

The great thing about our course is that it is completely online and can be completed in less than half the time of traditional A-Levels, giving you the ability to progress quickly towards your new career.

In addition to the academic qualifications needed, a professional model maker needs to be able to use a wide range of different machinery, be skilled at the use of model making tools and be able to come up with and follow designs and concepts for the models they need to create. It is a highly skilled, hands-on role that offers lots of diverse opportunities.

How to Become a Model Maker in 3 Easy Steps

The path to being a professional model maker doesn’t need to be difficult and it doesn’t need to involve A-Levels! Take a look at the three steps that will get you to where you want to be:

1. Your first step is to enrol on the Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma with us and complete your course, gaining the UCAS points needed to go to university. 
2. Next you need to enrol on your undergraduate course and complete your degree, learning everything you need to know about being a professional model maker.
3. Finally, with all your qualifications complete, you can apply for a professional model maker job!

The OCAD Are Here for You!



If you are ready to start your journey to becoming a professional model maker then the team at the Online College of Art and Design would love to help. You can choose to apply online now or arrange a time to speak to one of the team to get your questions answered. If you are destined to become a model maker then we are here to help guide you – take the first step today!