Course description
BA (Honours)/MArt The Art of Video Games (Integrated Masters)
Follow in the footsteps of our Escapees who are working at the likes of Rockstar Games and Ubisoft.
This programme has been developed with video games experts to give you skills that are relevant and in demand in the industry. As well as software and creative skills, you’ll develop your experience and soft skills and start building your network of studio contacts. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of high-quality work, ready to apply to work on your dream game.
Who should attend?
Minimum academic requirements for UK students
GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent
Have or be predicted to pass a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (32 UCAS points). Conditional offers are based on individuals' predicted grades up to a maximum of 120 UCAS points.
Academic requirements for international students (non-UK)
We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world.
Undergraduate applicants will usually need good high school grades and an undergraduate portfolio.
Portfolio submission
Once we receive your UCAS application, you’ll be invited to submit an online portfolio of your work. We take students who have the talent to succeed, and we know the best way to judge this is not necessarily by just a set of academic grades. Our tutors will review your portfolio to determine whether we can offer you a place.
Your portfolio can be submitted to your applicant portal in the form of an online link (e.g. ArtStation, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.). You can also include an optional supporting statement (written, video or audio) to be reviewed with your portfolio.
English language requirements
All our courses are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree.
Please refer to the Escape Studios website for more information.
Training content
First year (level 4)
- Creative Foundations - Project
- Creative Foundations - Craft
- Video Game Art - Core
- Computer Animation - Core
- Compositing for VFX - Core
- 3D for VFX - Core
Second year (level 5)
- Video Game Art - Pro
- Video Game Art - Advanced
- Specialism
- Industry Studio Project
Third year (level 6)
- Advanced Specialism
- Professional Practice
- Professional Studio Project
Fourth year (level 7) - integrated masters students only)
- Art and Design
- Craft
- Process
- Business
Costs
2024 fees
UK students: £9,250 per year
International: £17,995 per year
Continuing studies
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
Game Artist
Environment Artist
Prop Artist
Material Artist
FX Artist
Level Artist
Lighting Artist
Foliage Artist
Technical Artist
Visualisation Artist
Real-Time Generalist
Real-Time Generalist in Virtual Production
Real-Time FX Artist
Real-Time Cinematic Artist
Unreal Engine Artist
Producer
Quick stats about Escape Studios?
Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
First Unreal Authorised Training Center in the UK
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Escape Studios
Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools. We’ve been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony...