Course description
BA (Honours)/MArt The Art of Visual Effects (Integrated Masters)
This programme has been developed with professional VFX Artists to make sure it stays relevant and up to date. It is perfect to gain knowledge of 3D VFX and 2D compositing, providing you with the technical and creative skills that the industry is looking for. You’ll also develop your soft skills and start building your experience and industry network and will graduate with a shiny showreel to open the path to a successful career.
Intensive hands-on tutorials will be taught in our London industry-standard studios, by experienced tutors who’ve worked on the likes of Thor: Love and Thunder, Gladiator, Kingsman and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
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)
- 3D for Visual Effects - Pro
- Compositing for Visual Effects - Pro
- Specialism
- Industry Studio Project
Third year (level 6)
- Advanced Specialism
- Professional Practice
- Professional Studio Project
- Art and Design
- Craft
- Process
- Business
Fourth year (level 7) - Integrated masters students only
Advanced specialism (30 credits)
Professional practice (30 credits)
Professional studio project (60 credits)
Costs
Fees for 2024 entry
UK students: £9,250 per year
International students: £17,995 per year
Continuing studies
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
Runner
Junior Texture/Modelling/CFX Artist
Previs Artist
Roto/Prep Artist
Layout Artist
Production Assistant
Production Coordinator
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...