Course description
BA (Hons)/MArt The Art of Computer Animation
This degree has been developed in collaboration with top Animators to give you the technical, creative and soft skills that the industry is looking for. You’ll also start building your experience and professional network and will graduate with a killer showreel to help open the doors to your dream studio.
Our experienced tutors who’ve worked on the likes of The Lion King, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Godzilla and Doctor Strange, will teach you a range of animation techniques through intensive hands-on tutorials in our London industry-standard studios.
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 - craft (30 credits)
Creative foundations - project (30 credits)
Computer animation - core (15 credits)
Video game art - core (15 credits)
Compositing for VFX - core (15 credits)
3D for VFX - core (15 credits)
Second year (level 5)
Computer animation (2D) - pro (30 credits)
Computer animation (2D) - ddvanced (30 credits)
Specialism (15 credits) - options include:
Sketch-visualisation
Backgrounds
Lighting and shading
Concept Art
Industry studio project (45 credits)
Third year (level 6)
Advanced specialism (30 credits)
Professional practice (30 credits)
Professional studio project (60 credits)
Fourth year (level 7) - integrated masters students only
Art and design (30 credits)
Craft (30 credits)
Process (30 credits)
Business (30 credits)
Costs
2024 fees
UK students: £9,250 per year
International: £17,995 per year
Certification / Credits
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
Junior 2D Animator
Concept Artist
Storyboard Artist
Editorial Assistant for Animation
Production Assistant
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...