Course description
BA (Honours)/MArt The Art of Visual Effects (Integrated Masters)
Escape Studios have been developing VFX talent since 2002 and have helped thousands of students break into the industry.
Do you dream of working in the Visual Effects (VFX) industry on the latest commercial or next blockbuster? Escape Studios course is perfect for those looking to gain knowledge of 3D VFX and Compositing, the degree will provide you with the professional skills that the industry is looking for or even to start your own studio.
Learn to be a creative artist from day one - working in industry-style studios using the latest tools and techniques and working as part of a team on high quality creative projects. You’ll have intensive, hands-on tutorials with industry-trained tutors, who alongside practising professionals will provide regular feedback on your work.
You'll graduate studio ready with a professional portfolio of work to show employers and a degree validated by the University of Kent.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Minimum requirements: You'd usually have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent and have/or be predicted to pass 2 A Levels or equivalent.
Minimum requirements: You'd usually have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent and have/or be predicted to pass 2 A Levels or equivalent.
Offers onto Escape Studios undergraduate courses are made following completion of a Creative Workshop. They take students who have the talent to succeed and they know the best way to judge this is by looking at your portfolio, not just a set of academic grades.
Once they've received your UCAS application you’ll be invited to submit a portfolio of your creative work. This will be reviewed by their expert tutors.
If they don't need anything further from you, you'll receive an invitation to a Creative Workshop. Here you’ll take part in an interactive group task. Your performance at the Creative Workshop will determine whether we can offer you a place.
English Language requirements
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. All our courses are taught in English.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
Training Course 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
Course delivery details
Programme duration: BA 3 years, MArt 4 years
Why choose Escape Studios
Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
First Unreal Authorised Training Center in the UK
Expenses
- September 2022 entry: £9,250 per year
See website for more details.
Continuing Studies
You'll graduate with a degree and a professional portfolio of work with advice from tutors and industry professionals ready to present to employers in the creative industries.
Escape Studios students go to work as both specialists and generalist in creative studios, across TV shows, films and commercials.
Some of the junior opportunities you will be able to consider on completion of your degree include:
- Runner
- Junior Artist
- Pre-vis Artist
- Roto/Prep Artist