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Join a community of thousands of Escapees who’ve studied at Escape Studios

Access to a network of VFX Artists, Animators and Games Artists through our industry events

Classrooms that emulate studio environments using the latest tech and software

Degrees developed with leading studios and industry professionals

We’re creating the next wave of Visual Effects (VFX) Artists, Animators and Game Artists by transforming higher education. Industry engagement is at the core of everything that we do – it’s the reason we do things differently and it’s what sets us apart.

We harness the expertise and creativity of award-winning Artists, Developers and studios to design, develop and deliver our degree programmes. Industry engagement drives us; it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. And it is what will take us, and our students, into the future.

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EDUCATION, POWERED BY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

OPEN DAYS There is no better way to experience Escape Studios than to see it for yourself.

Take a trip through our state-of-the-art studios, hear from industry experts, talk to our industry tutors and quiz the students on what they’ve been up to. Open Days are the perfect opportunity to come along, meet us and get all your burning questions answered!

TASTER DAYS Our undergraduate taster days are designed to give you a taste of what it's like to study Animation, Games and Visual Effects at degree level. These involve practical sessions, which is a great way to see what the course is really about.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

13th April 201929th June 201914th September 2019

12th October 20199th November 2019

DATES FOR THE DIARY

30th March 201913th July 201921st September 2019

19th October 20197th December 2019

Sign up and find out more at: escapestudios.ac.uk/visitus

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FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SUCCESS

Escapees worked on Jurassic World:

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Escapees worked on Solo: A Star Wars Story

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WE’RE COMMITTED TO NURTURING CREATIVE TALENT THROUGH INDUSTRY-FOCUSED EDUCATION; WE OFFER STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE AND GIVE THEM A TASTE OF WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK IN INDUSTRY, WHILST STUDYING FOR THEIR DEGREE AT THE SAME TIME.

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01WHY STUDY WITH US

Plan your creative escape 2

The future is creative 4

Working with industry 6

Creative companies 8

Learning the Escape way 10

Meet our tutors 12

Award-winning alumni 14

02UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Undergraduate programmes 16

Where your degree might take you 18

BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of 20 Computer Animation

BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of 22 Video Games

BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of 24 Visual Effects

Student work 26

Student case studies 28

03APPLYING TO US

Applying to us 30

Applicant journey 32

Application help and advice 34

Creative workshops 36

Portfolio advice 38

Finance 40

Industry scholarships 42

Student support 44

04 STUDENT LIFE

Student life 46

Midtown map 48

Midtown campus 50

Student life in London 52

Student experience 54

05USEFUL INFORMATION

Accommodation 56

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Here at Escape Studios we bridge the gap between higher education and industry. We offer undergraduate degrees in Animation, Games and VFX that are focused, professional, creative and most importantly relevant. Industry engagement is at the heart of everything we do, which means we work hand-in-hand with industry experts from top studios to create unique graduates with degrees that matter today and into the future. Our close connections with London’s leading creative studios mean that our graduates leave studio ready!

How does this work? Firstly, all of our tutors have real industry experience so will be able to offer a close insight into your chosen career path. Plus, you will receive regular feedback on your work from industry professionals and study in a real studio environment, which means you will feel part of the industry from day one. What’s more, Escape Studios has been around a while – since 2002, in fact, and that’s thousands of alumni (dubbed Escapees) and over 15 years of delivering what industry wants. Choose to study with us and you’ll learn about your chosen industry as it really is – challenging, fast-paced and exciting.

All of our undergraduate degrees are developed with leading professionals and studios to ensure you develop the skills needed for a successful career. You’ll get to make beautiful visual experiences, learn a craft and work in teams to deliver projects: the essential skills that you’ll need to thrive in the cutting-edge fields of computer animation, game art and visual effects. Come and see for yourself, we can’t wait to meet you.

DR. IAN PALMER Dean of Escape Studios

OUR CLOSE CONNECTIONS WITH LONDON’S LEADING CREATIVE STUDIOS MEAN THAT OUR GRADUATES LEAVE STUDIO READY!

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THE FUTURE IS CREATIVE

The Creative Industries, including games, film and TV, has grown rapidly in the past decade, resulting in more opportunities across the sector. Our mission is to take students with raw talent and big aspirations and shape them into the finished article demanded by world-leading studios.

The Creative Industries are predicted to be worth around £128.4bn by 2025, a 3.9% year-on-year increase.

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98% of the UK VFX workforce is based in London.

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The UK games industry is worth nearly £5.11bn in consumer spend.

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Game Art makes up 40-50% of resources and costs involved in creating high-quality games.

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The total value of the global animation industry was US$254bn in 2017, and is projected to reach US$270bn by 2020.

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Britain’s Creative Industries are worth £92 billion, employ 2 million people and are growing twice as fast as the rest of the economy.

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The Creative Industries account for 1 in 11 of all UK jobs.

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The UK film & TV market is renowned for its creativity – post-production skills are at the core of this.

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We work with industry to create studio-ready talent because that’s what they demand. Industry partners and advisors influence everything we do, from the curriculum we teach and how it’s delivered, to our webinars and special events. Employer engagement is vital as it gives you up-to-the-minute, inspirational knowledge and experience. It helps you build up a network of contacts in the industry before you even graduate and, most importantly, hugely increases your employability.

HOW WE DESIGN OUR DEGREESEach of our degree programmes is designed by a team of employers, academics and students. We’ve developed our undergraduate degrees with these leading industry professionals:

• Paul Franklin (Visual Effects Supervisor, founder of DNEG, Oscar winner)

• Tara Saunders (London Studio Art Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe)

• Charlie Bayliss (Technical Director, Framestore)

• Hugo Sands (Animation Consultant/Producer)

• Joan Ashworth (Professor of Animation, Royal College of Art)

ADVISORY BOARDWe work with an Advisory Board of industry experts who support the development of our programmes and support aspiring talent. Advisory Board members include:

• Al Hope – Creative Assembly

• Amy Smith – Framestore

• Charlie Bayliss – Framestore

• Diarmid Harrison-Murray – MPC

• Eamonn Butler – Cinesite

• Juan Salazar – The Foundry

• Andrew Schlussel – Framestore

• Lee Danskin – Escape Technology

• Ollie Davis – Aardman

• Paul Franklin – DNEG

• Philip Hunt – Studio AKA

• Shelly Page – DreamWorks Animation

• Tara Saunders – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

• Tom Box – Blue Zoo

• Sara Bennett – Milk VFX

• James Sindle – Electric Theatre Collective

• Phil Dobree – Jellyfish Pictures

• Patrick Burgoyne – Creative Review

• Max Howard – Max Howard Consulting

• Neil Riley – Freelance (formerly of Passion Pictures)

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• BlueBolt One of London’s most respected boutique facilities, providing award-winning visual effects to the international film and TV industry, including 2D, CG and digital matte painting.

• Blue Zoo A multi BAFTA winning London based production studio crafting playfully creative CG character animation.

• Cinesite Offers world-class visual effects and animation from their studios in London and Montréal.

• Framestore A multi award winning studio and a global leader in visual effects, making moving images, content, design and digital for the advertising, entertainment and film industries. Framestore have worked on blockbusters including the Guardians of the Galaxy series, Paddington, Fantastic Beasts and Thor: Ragnarok.

• Glassworks Provides high-end digital animation and visual effects for award-winning commercials, film, promos and digital material, with offices in London, Barcelona and Amsterdam.

• Jellyfish Pictures An independent visual effects, animation and motion graphics studio based in central London, known for its highly original, award-winning work. Jellyfish are known for Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Innocents and Black Mirror.

• Method Studios An award-winning, international visual effects group with offices in London, the US, Canada and Australia, working with high-end feature film, commercials, TV, games and motion graphics clients around the world. Method Studios have worked on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Deadpool 2 and The Predator.

• Milk An independent boutique visual effects company based in London, creating innovative and complex sequences for high-end TV and feature films, including Hercules, Snow White and The Huntsman, Les Misérables, Dredd 3D and 47 Ronin.

• MPC A world leader and the name behind special effects in well-known films, including Godzilla, Maleficent, Life of Pi, X-Men, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Man of Steel and The Lone Ranger.

• Peerless High-end visual effects and computer animation studio offering services to the global film and television industry.

• The Mill Known throughout the world for creating seamless special effects, plus design, animation, live action content direction and digital content.

For more information about industry partners, visit: escapestudios.ac.uk/industrypartners

Our industry partners range from global businesses to smaller independent studios, so our students get the chance to benefit from a whole variety of perspectives. Here are just some of our industry partners:

• Creative Assembly The multi award winning BAFTA UK games studio behind Total War, Alien: Isolation and Halo Wars 2.

• DNEG An industry success story: DNEG have worked on blockbusters including Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Venom and Deadpool 2.

• Electric Theatre Collective An exciting, young post-production company based in Soho, London, which has already won a reputation for its innovation and visionary style.

THE NETWORK THAT YOU CREATE AT ESCAPE IS HUGE, SO YOU'RE BUILDING INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS WHILE YOU STUDY. I GOT SHOWREEL FEEDBACK FROM PEERLESS WHILST I WAS STUDYING AND I WENT ON TO WORK THERE AS MY FIRST ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY.

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DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY Our degrees are designed through our unique Degree Concept Team (DCT) approach. The DCT brings together experienced industry leaders and academics to design degrees that are relevant to employers. Professionals from Framestore, DNEG and other cutting-edge studios have helped us develop our undergraduate programmes.

INDUSTRY TRAINED TUTORS Experts within their field, our tutors have all worked in successful studios. Packed with everything from Thor Ragnarok, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight to Harry Potter and multiple games titles, their CVs don’t get much cooler. They teach real-world tips and tricks learned from on-the-job experience, and they make it fun, too.

STUDIO ENVIRONMENTS You’ll work in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional tools and techniques. We keep our class sizes small and our contact hours high, so you get a hands-on learning experience.

REAL LIFE PROJECTS In the studio, you’ll work on industry-designed briefs that replicate the real workplace. We like to mix things up and challenge our students. We give you experience of real life scenarios such as dealing with briefs that have varying requirements, deadlines and resources.

ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (OLE) On our OLE, you’ll discover a range of high quality study materials designed to support your learning, together with useful resources, including news and announcements, timetables, technical support and helpful guidance.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SUPPORT We offer career coaching and support from your very first day. Our brand new Talent Development Centre is a one-stop shop, allowing you to browse jobs and learn about different industry sectors, build a CV and cover letter, and pick up some top interview tips, too! We’ll help you explore and develop your ideas, network with industry professionals, talk to recruiters and create an outstanding showreel – your digital CV for future employers.

ESCAPEES Thousands of students have studied at Escape Studios since we opened our doors in 2002. Our alumni (dubbed ‘Escapees’) are spread far and wide, enjoying careers at the best studios. They’ve worked on everything from blockbusters (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Deadpool 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) to best-selling games (Assassin’s Creed and Sea of Thieves) to award-winning adverts and TV programmes (The Crown, Game of Thrones, Dr Who). Many have even started their own companies. When you graduate, you’ll become part of our alumni network – a vibrant, well-connected global community of Escapees, working throughout the creative industries.

SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING EVENTS• Chris Cook, Lead Modeller at

Framestore, attended our Special Movie Club to talk about his work on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2.

• Gianluca Siciliano, Escapee and Creature FX TD, visited us to talk about his work on Thor: Ragnarok while at Framestore.

• German Diez, also an Escapee, came to talk about his work as Compositor on WesAnderson’s Isle of Dogs.

• Peter Kyme, CG Supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic, attended a Q&A after our special screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

• Royce Wesley, Pixar Animator hosted a Q&A after our special Incredibles 2 screening event.

AN EVENING WITH...• Kevin Hudson, Animator at Disney

Animation Studios, came to talk about his award-winning short film Weeds.

• Clement Gharini is not only our Cinematography and Compositor Tutor, he also led a very hands-on talk about On Set VFX.

• Finlay Crowther, 3D Artist at The Mill, came to talk about his work on the Adidas World Cup commercial: Create the Answer.

• Francesca Adams, Storyboard Artist at Blue Zoo, spoke about her journey to becoming a Storyboard Artist, the skill set needed and her recent work on Digby Dragon.

• Royce Wesley, Pixar Animator, led a talk about ‘Making Things Move At Pixar Studios’.

Our industry links mean you won’t just learn a subject, you’ll live and breathe it in the real world. Our industry-focused approach to teaching means you’ll graduate with the skills, experience and showreel you need to get hired, plus the determination to get ahead.

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INDUSTRY EVENTSThrough our industry events, you’ll learn first-hand from some of the most creative and influential names in the industry. Here are just a few of the speakers who have inspired our students:

ESCAPE'S 'EVENING WITH' EVENTS AND SHOWCASES HAVE BEEN IMMENSELY HELPFUL IN GETTING TO KNOW AND TALK WITH PEOPLE ONE-ON-ONE, GET ADVICE OR JUST TALK ABOUT THE CRAFT.

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We’re here to help you do more than just graduate. Our tutors are actively involved in industry, so they’ll be able to mentor you and give you a real insight into your chosen career. We’re a close-knit community of creatives and you’ll become part of the Escape network.

DR IAN PALMER Dean of Escape StudiosDr Ian Palmer’s long and successful career spans developing taught programmes in Digital Media, Games, Animation and Visual Effects. He has a doctorate in Computer Animation. Ian was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy in 2014. escapestudios.ac.uk/drian

ALEX WILLIAMS Head of Animation Alex Williams is a cartoonist and animator whose film credits include Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, The Lion King, The Iron Giant, three of the Harry Potter films and The Chronicles of Narnia. escapestudios.ac.uk/alex

DAVI STEIN Head of 2D Davi has an impressive range of compositing experience. It’s hard to know where to start with her credits, because she’s worked on so many iconic films. They include The Dark Knight and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. escapestudios.ac.uk/davi

MARK SPEVICK Head of 3D Mark is our Head of 3D and has worked at the highest level in the industry on the biggest titles, such as the Bond movies. He got his big break at Peerless, the production house co-owned by Terry Gilliam. escapestudios.ac.uk/mark

SIMON FENTON Head of Games Simon is a Digital Artist with 22 years experience working in video games and computer graphics, rising to lead artist at Sony before joining us. He has produced 3D graphics in many forms, from models and environments to effects and animation. Simon is also a member of BAFTA Games. escapestudios.ac.uk/simon

AMADEO BERETTA VFX TutorAmedeo Beretta has over 14 years experience on VFX and full CGI features, series, TV ads and video games. His credits include Paul, John Carter and Planet 51, feature work performed at award-winning companies like DNEG, Scanline VFX and Ilion Animation Studios.

PHILIP MEREDITH Games TutorPhilip is a Game Art Tutor at Escape Studios with over 10 years experience working in video games and computer graphics. He has worked with some of the most successful games studios in the UK, including EA, Jagex, Rebellion and Climax, and has released thirteen video games, including Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Runescape, Overlord, and released his own game for iOS called Dead on Sight.

JONATHAN MCFALL VFX TutorJonathan has worked in VFX for over 10 years, and has had every role in Nuke from working in Stereo, to Prep to Comp to Comp Supervisor, and has also worked in higher education for 12 years. His filmography includes Prometheus, Narnia, Dredd, Star Wars, the final film of the Harry Potter series, Men in Black 3, Dark Shadows, as well as working in advertising.

MICHAEL DAVIES Animation TutorMichael has worked for leading studios such as DNEG, Industrial Light and Magic and Prime Focus. He graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Computer Graphics Technology and has worked on freelance projects with clients such as Unicef, Wired, 3D2D Studios among others. He has worked on VFX blockbuster films such as Batman vs Superman, Doctor Strange and Thor: Ragnarok.

YULIEN TSO VFX TutorYulien has worked in the VFX industry for 17 years. She has worked at major facilities such as Framestore, Cinesite, MPC and Zoic Studios, in Los Angeles and London. Her compositing experience spans film, commercials, episodic TV and VR projects. Her recent film credits include the award-winning Life of Pi, World War Z, John Carter, Cutthroat Island, Beloved and That Thing You Do.

For a full list of tutors, visit: escapestudios.ac.uk/tutors

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Our thousands of Escape alumni (dubbed Escapees) are an eclectic, well-connected and highly respected community who now work for some of the world’s top studios – some have even won Oscars and BAFTAs for their work! Here is what some of our Escapees have been up to…

GEORGE O’KEEFFE Environment Artist at Rare Studied – Masters in Game Art“I found the course really comprehensive! It went through everything an Environment Artist needs to know from start to finish. My time at Escape Studios definitely prepared me for my role.”

RICARDO MUSCH Senior Compositor at Automatik VFX Studied – Advanced Compositing for Visual Effects“By having a full-on course taught by industry professionals, you certainly get a grip of how the industry works (and what they expect from you) very quickly. You learn tricks and get contacts. Contacts are worth a fortune in this business.”

HOLLY PICKERING Art Director and Narrative Designer at A Brave Plan Ltd Studied – Video Games Art Production“I was doubtful of my abilities as an Artist when I first arrived at Escape Studios, and through the progression of the course my confidence (and skill) grew massively. It would be safe to say that I wouldn’t be where I am today without Escape Studios.”

CAROLINE PIRES Senior Compositor, Visual Effects Supervisor NU Studios Ltd Studied – Compositing for Visual Effects“The course at Escape Studios was amazing! I learned all the technical knowledge of compositing needed to enter a studio at a Junior Compositor level, and their contacts in the industry with companies such as Framestore and MPC meant you had a foot in the door at the end of your course.”

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ALLISON RUTLAND Animator at Pixar Animation Studios Studied – Animation“Escape Studios helped to inspire me and to learn new acting and animation techniques. I’ve worked on Coco, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Brave, Inside Out and Finding Dory. I recently won an Annie Award for Best Character Animation on Feature Film for my work on Inside Out.”

MELISSA COAREZZA Animator at MPC Studied – Animation“Keep studying hard, you won’t stop studying. Never. That’s the secret to being successful... I couldn’t wait to see how things worked behind the screen and I’m still living the excitement and enthusiasm like it's the first day of school.”

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BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of Video Games 22

BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects 24

I THINK THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE OF MY COURSE IS THAT IT TRIES TO ENSURE WE HAVE A WIDE SKILL BASE; BEING ABLE TO HELP MANY DEPARTMENTS AND TEAM MEMBERS MAKES YOU VASTLY MORE USEFUL AND EMPLOYABLE.

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WHERE YOUR DEGREE MIGHT TAKE YOU

At Escape Studios, we try to prepare you for a wide range of roles within your chosen sector, so you are ready to take advantage of developments within the industry and whatever the future holds. You might not yet know if you would rather work for a big production house, a small start-up or even set up your own studio – so we aim to give you the skill set to follow many paths.

Throughout your degree, we will guide you and help you discover and achieve your dream career. With a combination of industry knowledge and skills development, our degrees are unique. We know this works, and it is reflected in both the success of our Escapees and in the quality of work they’ve produced throughout their studies. No matter which discipline you choose, we will provide an intensive and highly creative learning environment for you to thrive in.

COMPUTER ANIMATIONWhen you hear ‘animation’, you probably think of cartoons. But while that’s still a large part of the industry, animation actually encompasses all moving frames in films, TV, advertising or video games. It’s essentially the art of bringing something to life and moving something that cannot move on its own. Advancements in technology and the boom of the VFX industry have made computer animation one of the fastest-growing careers. As a 3D Artist or Animator, you will learn how to master the latest advancements in animation and bring energy and emotion to inanimate objects.

GAME ARTVideo games are everywhere; players cut across all groups and, by some measure, the industry is bigger than the film industry. The UK has a long history of making world-class video games, with hotspots in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Dundee. Game Artists create visual elements of a game such as environments, characters, objects, textures, materials, lighting and particle effects, and these elements are also in demand in the field of virtual and mixed reality. Whether a game is photo-realistic or heavily stylised, it is the Artist’s job to model and texture the content to achieve the desired result. Our course will give you the key artistic skills required to become a Games Artist, as well as a comprehensive understanding of how the industry works in production, development and distribution of games.

VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)This field has grown to become a huge global industry, with studios operating in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, India and the Far East. It’s not just the film and animation industries that are reliant on CG and VFX. They crop up in all sorts of places: TV shows, promotional spots, advertising, video game trailers, music videos, product design and architectural visualisation. This demand for VFX means there is a wide range of career options for VFX Artists. You can choose to specialise in one particular area or work across multiple disciplines. Our VFX degree not only gives you a comprehensive overview of all key skills but also an insight into the industry itself, to fully prepare you for a studio position.

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We’ll teach you how to breathe life into characters and creatures for the big (and small) screen, and create entertaining performances for the world to enjoy.

COURSE SUMMARYUCAS code 1700

MArt UCAS code I701

Institution code P34

Entry requirements Entry by portfolio and Creative Workshop. See page 36-38 for details.

Start date September

Duration 3 years full time (BA) 4 years full time (MArt)

Tuition fees £9,250 per year

See pages 40-43 for information on our range of bursaries and scholarships.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONSThis course has been developed in collaboration with top animation practitioners and studios, including Hugo Sands (Independent Animation Consultant) and professionals from cutting-edge visual effects specialists DNEG and Framestore.

SPECIALIST TRAININGWe’ll fully train you on industry software such as Maya, in state-of-the-art studio surroundings. Our Head of Animation, Alex Williams, has been an artist in the industry for over 25 years, working on projects for Disney and DreamWorks. His credits include Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and the last three Harry Potter films.

YOUR DREAM CAREEROur number one priority is to help you secure the career of your dreams. You’ll develop an outstanding portfolio with advice and feedback from tutors, mentors and industry contacts. Follow in the footsteps of our Escapees who are working at the likes of Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Zoo and Flux Animation Studio.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Level 4 / Year 1All our Escape Studios undergraduate students study common modules in their first year. This will give you the all-round skills you’ll need on your journey to becoming a professional.

• 3D for VFX – Core (15 credits)• Computer Animation – Core (15 credits)• Compositing for VFX – Core (15 credits)• Video Game Art – Core (15 credits• Creative Foundations – Project (30 credits)• Creative Foundations – Craft (30 credits)

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ANIMATORS ARE ACTORS WITH A PENCIL OR A MOUSE. WE BRING CHARACTERS TO LIFE, BREATHE LIFE INTO OUR CREATIONS AND CREATE AN ENTERTAINING PERFORMANCE.

ALEX WILLIAMS | Head of Animation, Escape Studios

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Level 5 / Year 2From your second year, you’ll start to focus on computer animation, developing your specialist skills and working in teams on industry-style projects.

• Computer Animation – Pro (30 credits)• Computer Animation – Advanced

(30 credits)• Specialism (15 credits)• Industry Studio Project (45 credits)

Level 6 / Year 3In your third year, you hone your skills and begin to demonstrate the level of knowledge needed to be a professional artist.

• Advanced Specialism (30 credits)• Professional Practice (30 credits)• Professional Studio Project (60 credits)

Level 7 / Year 4 (Integrated Masters)If you choose the four-year MArt programme, you’ll learn about entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to start your own studio. As part of a team, you’ll work like a real startup studio and create a project to a commercial standard. You will be assessed on the crucial aspects that define its success:

• Art and Design (30 credits)• Craft (30 credits)• Process (30 credits)• Business (30 credits)

HOW YOUR WORK WILL BE ASSESSEDYour work is assessed by a mix of tutor, industry, peer and self-review, just as it would be when you become a professional.

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Video games are everywhere, and with unprecedented demand for realistic and imaginative graphics, it’s an exciting time to study and work in game art.


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Duration 3 years full-time (BA) 4 years full-time (MArt)


See pages 40-43 for information on our partial fee waiver and range of additional scholarships.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS This course has been developed in collaboration with industry experts, including Tara Saunders (Sony Computer Entertainment Europe).

SPECIALIST TRAINING You’ll have high contact hours and study specialist modules. Our Head of Games, Simon Fenton, has 22 years of experience working in video games and computer graphics.

YOUR DREAM CAREER Utilising the latest industry software, our tutors will teach you the key techniques needed for a successful career in game art. Our tutors are actively involved in industry, so they’ll be able to mentor you and give you a real insight into your chosen career. Follow in the footsteps of our Escapees, who are working at the likes of Rockstar Games, Creative Assembly, Rare and Ubisoft.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Level 4 / Year 1 All our Escape Studios’ undergraduate students study common modules in their first year. This will give you the all-round skills you’ll need on your journey to becoming a professional.

• 3D for VFX – Core (15 credits) • Computer Animation – Core (15 credits) • Compositing for VFX – Core (15 credits) • Video Game Art – Core (15 credits)• Creative Foundations – Project (30 credits) • Creative Foundations – Craft (30 credits)

YOU’LL EXPLORE ART DIRECTION, USE THE MOST SOPHISTICATED INDUSTRY SOFTWARE AND CREATE WORK TO DEADLINES, JUST AS YOU WOULD IN THE WORKPLACE.

SIMON FENTON | Head of Games, Escape Studios

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Level 5 / Year 2 From your second year, you’ll start to specialise in video game art, developing your specialised skills and working in teams on industry-style projects.

• Video Game Art – Pro (30 credits) • Video Game Art – Advanced (30 credits) • Specialism (15 credits) • Industry Studio Project (45 credits)

Level 6 / Year 3 By your third year, you’ll be working in a team like a fully functioning independent studio, alongside developing an in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation.

• Advanced Specialism (30 credits) • Professional Practice (30 credits) • Professional Studio Project (60 credits)

Level 7 / Year 4 (Integrated Masters) If you choose the four-year MArt programme, you’ll learn about entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to start your own studio. As part of a team, you’ll work like a real start-up studio and create a project to a commercial standard. You will be assessed on the crucial aspects that define its success:

• Art and Design (30 credits) • Craft (30 credits) • Process (30 credits) • Business (30 credits)

HOW YOUR WORK WILL BE ASSESSED Your work is assessed through practical assignments and retrospectives by a mix of tutor, industry, peer and self-review, as it would be when you become a professional.

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Do you dream of working in the VFX industry on the latest commercial or next blockbuster? Our 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.


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Duration 3 years full-time (BA) 4 years full-time (MArt)


See pages 40-43 for information on our partial fee waiver and range of additional scholarships.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS This course has been developed in collaboration with some of the most impressive professionals in the VFX world, including Paul Franklin (DNEG) and Charlie Bayliss (Framestore).

SPECIALIST TRAINING You’ll be trained in different software in state-of-the-art studio facilities. Our Head of 3D and Head of 2D have impressive CVs full of industry experience, and our tutors bring what they have learned from working in real studios to the classroom.

YOUR DREAM CAREER Throughout your studies, you will build your showreel and portfolio with advice and feedback from our tutors, mentors and industry contacts. Contact with industry will also be a regular part of the course – you’ll work on industry-defined briefs, attend special events and get valuable feedback on your work from professionals and recruiters. Follow in the footsteps of our Escapees, who are working at the likes of DNEG, Industrial Light & Magic and Framestore.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Level 4 / Year 1 All our Escape Studios’ undergraduate students study common modules in their first year. This will give you the all-round skills you’ll need on your journey to becoming a professional.

• 3D for VFX – Core (15 credits)• Video Game Art – Core (15 credits) • Computer Animation – Core (15 credits) • Compositing for VFX – Core (15 credits) • Creative Foundations – Project (30 credits) • Creative Foundations – Craft (30 credits)

PRACTICAL KNOW-HOW IS A KEY FACTOR IN WHAT I TEACH. IT’S VITAL THAT WE KEEP STUDENTS’ SKILLS UP TO DATE AND RELEVANT.

DAVI STEIN | Head of 2D, Escape Studios

escapestudios.ac.uk/ugvfx

Level 5 / Year 2 From your second year, you’ll start to specialise in VFX and work in teams on industry-style projects.

• 3D for VFX – Pro (30 credits) • Compositing for VFX – Advanced (30 credits) • Specialism (15 credits) • Industry Studio Project (45 credits)

Level 6 / Year 3 By your third year, you’ll be working in a team like in a fully functioning independent studio and become an expert in your chosen specialism.

• Advanced Specialism (30 credits) • Professional Practice (30 credits) • Professional Studio Project (60 credits)

Level 7 / Year 4 (Integrated Masters) If you choose the four-year MArt programme, you’ll learn about entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to start your own studio. As part of a team, you’ll work like a real start-up studio and create a project to a commercial standard. You will be assessed on the crucial aspects that define its success:

• Art and Design (30 credits) • Craft (30 credits) • Process (30 credits) • Business (30 credits)

HOW YOUR WORK WILL BE ASSESSED Your work is assessed through practical assignments and retrospectives by a mix of tutor, industry, peer and self-review, as it would be when you become a professional.

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Whichever degree you choose, we’re here to help you develop your craft. We’ll challenge you to take concepts and industry conventions, break them down and create your own rules. We’re a community of creatives who share a passion for digital arts. Here’s a small selection of work created by our students.

For more of our student work, check out our latest showreels at: escapestudios.ac.uk/showreels

The Last of London, third year Games students

VR, third year Games students

ARDI, short VFX film, Animation and VFX third year students

Maciej Osuch, second year Animation student

REECE, short VFX film, Animation and VFX third year students

The Adventures of Little Hanzo, short 3D Animation film by second year students

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CREATIVE CAREERS BEGIN HERE

Our first undergraduate cohort will be graduating this summer, but our students are already forging a name for themselves in the industry. Here are some of our inspiring students describing what they’ve achieved so far on their journey with Escape Studios, plus some top tips on breaking into the industry.

HAYDN ROFFBA Hons The Art of Video Games (Third year student)

Haydn was introduced to a recruiter from The Mill at our student showcase. Having picked up lots of skills in Tech, FX and sound through his studies, Haydn was fortunate enough to be offered a position as a Technical Art Intern at The Mill.

“I am working in Unreal Engine, making blueprints for projects, re-topologising meshes to get them engine ready and making materials. I got to wear a Mo-Cap suit and even jump in to help out on Pre-Vis projects and an AR filter. I have to say the support I receive at The Mill is unbelievable, and I have learned an incredible amount in the last five months. I am very fortunate to still be working there a while longer as I continue my studies.

Working at The Mill has hugely accelerated my progress and studies. Experience with Perforce and VR has made starting our newest VR project at Escape Studios seem familiar, and allowed me to improve my skills and push myself, rather than get bogged down on new tools and workflows.”

MARIA ROBERTSONBA Hons The Art of Computer Animation (Third year student)

Maria won the Eamon Butler scholarship. She completed a 12-week summer internship animating at London VFX and animation powerhouse The Mill. She worked on live client briefs, including a music video that really helped hone her skills as an Animator.

“The opportunity has been especially helpful with my course in terms of learning how professional projects are developed from start to finish. I was able to listen in on meetings and watch how Directors, Producers and Project Leaders would review work across the different departments. I was also introduced to tools and techniques by the Animators there that I try to incorporate into my workflow now.

“It was an invaluable introduction to working in a studio environment alongside a team of experts. There were also lots of internal events to meet the other employees and discuss the work being done across The Mill's studios worldwide, as well as in the industry in general.”

Image courtesy of The Mill

DANIEL BAIDOOBA Hons The Art of Computer Animation (Third year student)

Daniel started his animation career by interning at King Bee Animation while he was still a first year undergraduate. Later he joined Lipsync Post and worked as a Junior Animator on Show Dogs. He has just finished work as a Junior Animator on the World War 2 movie Hurricane, recently in UK theatres.

“Go to VFX events, where you can directly interact with people. If you know a lot of people in the industry, your chance to find out about new animation positions increases drastically. Keep in touch with people, Artists and Recruiters!”

SHANAE BEDFORDBA Hons The Art of Visual Effects (Third year student)

Shanae is one of our Paul Franklin scholarship winners. She used this to network with the recruitment team at DNEG, securing a summer internship as a runner.

“This opportunity allowed me the chance to network with many Artists, Supervisors and others who worked in the building. It also helped me have a greater understanding of what I wanted to specialise in before starting my second year, which put me a few steps ahead of my peers. Therefore, I was able to start working on projects in class that would help to develop the most necessary skills for when I graduate. Also, as I was surrounded by 3D Artists, I got an idea of what a strong portfolio would be, and what software and soft skills were important in the creative industry, for DNEG in particular.”

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We’re looking for students with raw talent and big aspirations – those that aren’t afraid to stand out from the crowd and be different. Think that sounds like you? Kick-start your Escape Studios journey!

INDUCTION

The last step of your journey is also the first step of your studies – and your career. It starts with our induction in September, where you’ll meet your classmates, staff and tutors.

OPEN DAY

Come to our Open Day or Taster Day and find out all about us. Book your place at escapestudios.ac.uk/visitus

APPLY

Submit your application via UCAS before the 15th January 2020 deadline.

CREATE A PORTFOLIO

We’ll ask you to bring along some creative work to discuss at a Creative Workshop. Not sure what to include? See page 38 for portfolio tips.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP

As part of the application process, you will be invited to our Creative Workshop (see page 36).

These events are for applicants only and give you the chance to talk to us about your aspirations and take part in some team exercises.

RECEIVING AN OFFER

We reply to everyone to let you know if we’ve offered you a place. If your offer is conditional, you will need to achieve certain grades and we’ll be in touch on A-Level results day with our decision.

ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER

To secure your place you’ll need to accept your offer via UCAS.

From the very start of your journey, there will be someone to support you through your application.

If you want more information on applying, the process and what to expect, contact our Applicant Advisors at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)203 944 2545

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> UCAS Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications are made online at: www.ucas.com. Our institution code is P34. As we are part of Pearson College London, our UCAS listing is named ‘Pearson College London (incorporating Escape Studios)’. The UCAS codes of each course are:

• BA (Hons) The Art of Computer Animation – I700 • MArt Integrated Masters The Art of Computer Animation – I701 • BA (Hons) The Art of Video Games – I630 • MArt Integrated Masters The Art of Video Games – I631 • BA (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects – I702 • MArt Integrated Masters The Art of Visual Effects – I703

> ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We take students who have the talent to succeed in the VFX, games or animation industry, and we know the best way to judge this is by looking at your portfolio, not just a set of academic grades.

All applicants are required to bring a portfolio of creative work along to a Creative Workshop at Escape Studios (see page 39). We look for passionate and committed students, and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. While we base our decisions on your Creative Workshop, applicants are normally expected to be predicted a minimum two passes at A-Level or equivalent. We also require GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications. If you do not have traditional qualifications but can demonstrate the ability to succeed on the course, we encourage you to apply.

Contact our Student Services team for more information +44 (0)203 553 2744

> INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We are unable to accept students from outside of the EU who require a visa to study in the UK, because we are not a Tier 4 visa sponsor. However, you don’t need to miss out as we also offer a range of short courses. These intensive study programmes are taught over 12 and 18 weeks, so you can apply for a short-term study visa and still get a slice of the Escape experience and kick-start your career. Visit escapestudios.ac.uk for details.

> LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS If your first language is not English, you will need to complete an English language test to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree, as all our courses are taught in English. If you have already completed a test, it must be no more than two years old.

> QUALIFICATION AND SCORE REQUIRED

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening)

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

62, including 60 in each subset

Cambridge English: Advanced & Proficiency

176 (with a minimum of 169 in Reading and Writing and 162 in Speaking and Listening)

Internet-based TOEFL

90 Overall, including at least 22 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

For more information on entry requirements, get in touch with our Applicant Advisors at: [email protected] or call +44 (0)203 944 2545

MY TIME AT ESCAPE WAS INSPIRING! THE TUTOR’S ATTITUDE INSPIRED US TO GIVE OUR BEST EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE COURSE. THE TUTORS ALL HAVE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE GAMES AND VFX INDUSTRY SO WE HAD A CHANCE TO LEARN A LOT FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE.

OGNYAN ZAHERIEV | Games Art Alumni

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

> CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Once you’ve applied to study an undergraduate programme, you’ll be invited to a Creative Workshop. There are two tasks at the Creative Workshop, which help us assess your suitability for the course:

1. You’ll be asked to discuss some work from your portfolio with a member of the Escape team so we can understand how you work.

2. You’ll take part in an engaging team exercise.

Unlike an Open Day, our Creative Workshops are specifically for applicants. We genuinely want to find out more about you and your motivation for your chosen subject.

You’ll be able to ask us questions, chat to students and check out the studios. It’s a great opportunity to get detailed information about your course, experience what it’s like to study here, meet other potential students and show us what you’re made of.

MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO MAKE SURE YOU APPLY THROUGH UCAS NO LATER THAN 15TH JANUARY 2020.

START PREPARING A PORTFOLIO THAT WILL DEMONSTRATE YOUR TALENT AND CREATIVITY AT THE CREATIVE WORKSHOP. THERE ARE VIDEOS AND ADVICE TO HELP YOU PREPARE ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Probably the most common question that I get asked by prospective students is ‘what do you want to see in a portfolio?’ This is a very reasonable, simple question. I just wish the answer was simple! The short answer is ‘we don’t mind, whatever you want to put in it’, but that’s not very helpful, although it’s true. I guess there are different aspects to the question: what media do you want to see, what are the important features of the portfolio, how will you judge it? So let me try and clarify:

1. We don’t mind what sort of portfolio it is (drawing, painting, digital art, website, video, photography, software, sculpture, etc.).

2. The process is more important than the finished item: what were you aiming to achieve, how did you go about that, how successful do you think it was?

3. We want an insight into the way you think creatively (influences, problem-solving, etc.). What is important is that it’s something you’re passionate about and you’re pleased with it, so don’t just put things in that you think we want to see. We want to understand what you were trying to achieve and how you got there.

Take photography, for example, I think it’s fair to say that if you take enough photos you’ll eventually come up with something that would pass as a piece of art. But if that happened fairly randomly, you won’t be able to repeat it nor will you be able to explain the influences and thinking that went into creating that.

It’s much more important that you can explain why and how you’ve created something than the object itself. Were you trying to emulate something you’d seen and really liked? Were you trying to capture a mood or invoke certain feelings in the viewer? How did you go about trying to achieve your aims, did you experiment or research how to do it? All these are things that give us an insight into your creative process.

If in doubt, get in touch and tell us what you were thinking of including, and we’ll get back to you. It’s more than likely we’ll say ‘that’s fine’, though, because if it’s what you’re proud of and says something about you, then that’s just what we want!

Hear portfolio tips from all our tutors over on our YouTube channel: escapestudios.ac.uk/youtube

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> TUITION FEE LOANSOur programme fees are £9,250 per year.

Student loans are the most common way to fund undergraduate study. As a graduate, you don’t start paying anything back until the April after graduation, and you don’t have to make any repayments until your earnings reach a certain threshold (at the time of going to print this is £25,000 for students with a home address in England).

Repayments are automatically deducted from your salary through the tax system, and if your yearly income falls below the threshold, payments are automatically suspended.

For more information, visit the Student Loans Company website: slc.co.uk

> MAINTENANCE LOANS Students studying full-time on an eligible degree programme may also be able to apply for a Maintenance Loan, to help towards living costs while studying. Depending on your household income, you may be able to increase your Maintenance Loan.

For more information, visit the Student Loans Company website: slc.co.uk

> BURSARIESWe offer a range of bursaries for special circumstances.

For more information contact our Admissions team: [email protected]

> WE’RE HERE TO HELP We know that investing in your future is a big decision, and we’re here to help you navigate the student loans system. Come along to a finance talk at one of our Open Days or contact our Applicant Advisors at: [email protected] for advice.

For more information on fees and finance, advice on additional costs of studying at university and tips from current students visit: escapestudios.ac.uk/studentfinance

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Our scholarships are developed with iconic professionals and offer a unique opportunity to be handpicked by some of the biggest names in the industry. You’ll automatically be considered for a scholarship if you attend and pass one of our Creative Workshops. You could receive a scholarship to cover 100% of your tuition fees!

TARA SAUNDERS Head of Studio Operations (PlayStation London Studio)

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Scholarship: Full tuition fee scholarship

Course: BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of Video Games

Tara has worked as a creative in the video games industry for close to 20 years. Her background is in art and design and her passion for animation led her to a career in games, starting with Team Soho fresh from her master’s degree in Computer Animation at the NCCA. When Team Soho merged with Psygnosis Camden to form PlayStation London Studio, Tara was working on both in-game animation and cinematics for The Getaway.

Tara has risen through the business, moving from Cinematic Lead on The Getaway franchise to Studio Art Director, running the art department across all the titles including EyePet, Wonderbook, and VR projects. More recently, she has turned her focus to areas of the studio that support the development teams, driving improvements and change for the studio as a whole.

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PAUL FRANKLIN Co-Founder and Creative Director (DNEG)

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Course: BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of Visual Effects

EAMONN BUTLER Head of Animation (Cinesite)

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Course: BA/MArt (Hons) The Art of Computer Animation

Eamonn started his career at Walt Disney Animation Studios as a 2D Animator. He spent 10 years at Disney, working on Fantasia 2000, Dinosaur and Chicken Little, among other films.

Eamonn has since transferred to the world of VFX animation and, as Head of Animation at DNEG he worked on box office hits such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Iron Man 2 and Edge of Tomorrow. For the last four years, Eamonn has been Head of Animation at Cinesite – an award-winning film and TV visual effects company based in London.

escapestudios.ac.uk/eamonn

TO BE ABLE TO GIVE A GIFTED STUDENT THE CHANCE TO STUDY WITH ESCAPE STUDIOS – AN OPPORTUNITY THAT THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT HAVE – IS VERY EXCITING. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE TALENT THAT COMES THROUGH THIS SCHOLARSHIP AND FOLLOW THEM ON THEIR PATH INTO THE AMAZING WORLD OF VISUAL EFFECTS.

PAUL FRANKLIN | Co-Founder and Creative Director, DNEG

Paul Franklin has worked on some of the most memorable and successful films of recent times, including Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. His work on Inception (2010) won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects. He won a second Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for Interstellar in 2014.

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We’ll give you the help and support you need to make the most of your studies. We have a team on hand to help make day-to-day life as easy as possible for you, so you can really concentrate on your studies and have a great student experience. We’ll be here to help you settle in and make the most of things. Whether it’s additional learning support or setting up a student club or event, we’ll be around to lend a hand.

ATTENDANCE Good attendance is vital to your success, and we’re here to help if you have any problems. If you’ve been absent, we’ll be in touch to check in on you, and if you miss more than a couple of classes, we’ll meet and talk things through.

PERSONAL TUTORS You’ll have your own personal tutor to meet with regularly. They will offer pastoral support, and you can discuss your progress with them each term.

In these meetings, you’ll get feedback on your progress and be able to review the work that you’ve done during the term.

OPEN DOOR POLICY You don’t have to wait for a formal meeting. We have an open door policy, which means you can arrange to talk to your personal tutor, course leader or a member of our team at any time. Just ask.

HELP TO COPE IN UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS We have a number of initiatives to help you cope with day-to-day life, so you’re free to concentrate on your studies.

For instance, if you need unexpected and immediate financial support for a particular reason, we have an initiative to help.

You can find out more about our wellbeing policies online at: pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk/policies

HEALTH AND WELLBEING To help you stay fit and active, our Students’ Association organises sports clubs and societies. You can also join groups and clubs at the University of London. We offer a counselling service for any students in need of some extra support. We are also an affiliated member of Nightline Association.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities or additional learning needs and have a range of support available. If you have special requirements, please tell us as soon as possible so that we can discuss your needs and the support we can put in place.

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> GETTING TO PEARSON COLLEGE LONDONThe Pearson College London Midtown Campus is only a short walk from Holborn Tube Station. As you’re heading out of the station, you should see Sainsbury’s opposite – cross over and continue walking up High Holborn and past The Hoxton – then you’ll see us (there’s a green Pearson sign on the building).

> TUBEHolborn Tube station is just a 4 minute walk away from our 190 Midtown Campus, from here you can catch both Central and Piccadilly line tubes. We are also locatednear several other London Underground stations including Tottenham Court Road (6 minutes) and Covent Garden (7 minutes).

> LONDON BUSESThe following bus routes serve the surrounding area.

1, 8, 9, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521, X68

> ANY QUESTIONS?If you have any questions about funding 190 High Holborn please contact us on;

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HOME OF ESCAPE STUDIOS So apart from the fact you are in the absolute hub of the city – our Midtown campus has it all.

It’s a place like no other: the signature vibrancy of the orange, white and black walls, music that caters to all tastes, oh and not forgetting our pretty cool and accomplished team that’ll guide you on the Escape journey. All this will be sure to unlock those creative minds we know you all have.

But, boring stuff out of the way before we get into the more exciting things.

We are located at 190 High Holborn, super close to Holborn station (central line) or Tottenham Court Road (northern line), but the TfL website will help you out on that.

And that’s about it.

Fun stuff again?

We are part of Pearson College London, too, which means your campus will be shared with Pearson Business School students. This is a really awesome opportunity for you guys to meet students like yourself who are taking different pathways and create your own little student community within the campus.

And what about the studios? They are state-of-the-art to assist your student experience. The only way to succeed in the industry is to fully experience the reality of that industry. We do this by providing you with the exact software, such as Maya, and workstations used by the real pros (you guys one day)!

They’re a bit daunting at first, but you’ll get the hang of it in no time.

Visit us or take our online virtual tour to see for yourself at: escapestudios.ac.uk/visitus

So you want to know about the Midtown Campus? Let us take you on a journey. Let’s mix it up, and start on the third floor, shall we?

ESCAPE IS AN INNOVATIVE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHERE, THANKS TO THE TUTORS’ EXPERTISE AND THE CONNECTIONS WITH THE INDUSTRIES, I COULD EXPERIMENT AND SPECIALISE IN MY IDEAL SECTOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS.

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STUDENT LIFE IN LONDON

THINGS TO DO? In London? Of course there is, where do we start! First things first... Food glorious food!

Studying and working all day can build up quite an appetite but, luckily for you, Holborn can pretty much satisfy any food craving. Sadly, there are just too many food places to tell you about, so we’ve picked our top 5:

• Is it fast food you want? Check. With a McDonald’s, Burger King and a student favourite, Chicken Cottage, within five minutes, you are sorted and should leave with change for dessert.

• Utilise the perks of being a student and grab yourself a Wasabi as they offer student discounts – just bring along your student card!

• Has the student loan just dropped and you fancy treating yourself to a lavish lunch? Well, Holborn also has options, with two Byron Burger restaurants located within a five-minute walk.

• If you want a money-saver option that isn’t your typical fast food joint, then we’ve got just the place. Ecco is a small Italian pizzeria, humble in size but pretty epic on quality. With pizzas from £3.95, it blows any Dominos out of the water!

• No meal is complete without something sweet, right? Well, you aren’t out of luck, there’s a Krispy Kreme shop round the corner.

SHOPPING IN LONDONDo you need some retail therapy? While we wouldn’t advocate blowing all your money on shopping, if you do want to splash that student loan in moderation, you have two of the most famous stretches of shopping at your doorstep, Oxford Street and Covent Garden. There are shops galore, from Selfridges to a giant Topshop, and we think it’s safe to say you won’t have projects on your mind. Oh, and there’s a Forbidden Planet four minutes walk away. Always a hit with our Escape Students!

For those who seek more than just food and shopping, never fear, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. For instance, London is home to the annual MCM Comic Con, not to mention Escape’s very own VFX, Games and Animation festival – The VFX Festival. Not your thing, either? For all our sports fanatics, we are just a train ride away from top sporting venues, including Wembley, the Olympic Park and Twickenham.

We could go on but that would leave you no research to do!

Worried about paying for all of these trips? Don’t sweat.

If you’re a full-time student, TfL offers student discounts on your Oyster cards. If you live outside the Greater London area and are aged 16-25, you could be eligible for a Young Person’s Railcard, saving you a third on train travel.

Want to know the best part of being a student, too? Student discounts in shops all across the city and different restaurants. It’s a pretty sweet deal.

Let’s take a walk beyond the walls of the Midtown campus and ask the question:

LAURA TOMASETTI VFX Student

LONDON IS A REALLY NICE BIG CITY THAT OFFERS A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES. IT’S THE SITE OF A LOT OF VFX COMPANIES, SO IT GIVES ME THE CHANCE TO JUMP INTO COMPANIES AS SOON AS I’VE FINISHED MY SHOWREEL.

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We know studying in London automatically makes your time here great, and that the Studio Assistants and tutors will make it awesome, but the Student Experience team will be there to make sure you become part of the Escape family with no hiccups.

MARTINA SARGIACOMO Head of Student Experience, Escape Studios

WE WORK HARD SO THAT YOUR EXPERIENCE IS MORE THAN JUST STUDYING. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL A PART OF OUR ESCAPE COMMUNITY, THROUGH EVENTS DESIGNED WITH OUR STUDENTS IN MIND.

Not only will they respond to any queries you may have but they will also assist in creating the famous Escape events. If you’re asking yourself what these events could possibly be, here are a few examples:

• Annual Unreal Gaming Tournament• Bus Parties• Evenings With… • Special movie showings (and Q&As

with the people who worked on it)• Events that generally always have free

pizza (now we have your attention)• And much much more…

STUDENT CENTRALPCSA societies and clubs not doing it for you? Never fear, as a student, you’re also part of student central, which is the University of London Students’ Union. What does that mean, we hear you ask? Well, it means you have access to hundreds more clubs and societies that will help extend your group of friends across London. It’s a win-win, really!

PCSA: PEARSON COLLEGE STUDENT ASSOCIATIONFirst things first, they’re the realest. Second, they’ve been established by students for students.

Thanks to the PCSA, we have a host of clubs and societies and even more events for both Pearson Business School and Escape Studios students, including:

• Model United Nations Society• Finance Society• Art• Football Club• Running Club• Freshers Week• Boat Parties• Games Nights

We hope to see you guys in our campus soon and, once you join, if you have any ideas on how to make Escape even better, email [email protected] or just join yourself!

Email us at: [email protected]

PRODIGY LIVING – TUFNELL HOUSE, TUFNELL PARK (ZONE 2) FROM £259.00 PER WEEK*

Welcome to Tufnell House! A first-class student accommodation choice run by iQ Student Accommodation.

WHY CHOOSE TUFNELL HOUSE? • Guaranteed rooms in Pearson College

London only flats.

• With over 700 students from a wide range of different universities across London, Tufnell House is the perfect place to kick-start your university life.

• Tufnell House includes spacious en-suite bedrooms and self-contained studios in a variety of sizes, plus access to a sizeable kitchen/lounge, so you can relax with your flatmates at the end of the day.

• All-inclusive bills, including free wifi!

• A five-minute walk from the nearest tube station and around 30 minutes away from 190 High Holborn by tube makes travel easy.

• Located in North West London, Tufnell Park playfields are nearby, with Camden Town’s bars and restaurants a short walk away.

• A large social lounge (with SKY TV!), free fully equipped gym, games room and study areas to help create the perfect space for work and play.

• Around the clock security and maintenance teams ensure you are kept safe and comfortable.

ALTERNATIVES

University of London Housing Services (ULHS) We have enlisted the services of the University of London Housing Services (ULHS) who run a private housing service for students in London. Both current students and those with an offer to study can access these services.

HOW CAN THE ULHS ASSIST PEARSON COLLEGE LONDON STUDENTS?

Helping you find accommodation:The ULHS have registration schemes for private landlords, letting agents, private halls and other providers of private accommodation for students. These accommodation providers advertise their properties and rooms on the ULHS online property database.

Contract checking:Before signing contracts for private accommodation, students can ask one of the Housing Advice Team for assistance. They will give you guidance on what to look out for and to do when you are renting privately and check the contract for unfair clauses, which may cause you problems in your accommodation.

LEGAL ADVICE:The Housing Advice Team is dedicated to supporting students who experience problems in private accommodation and offers advice on a range of issues including deposit disputes, disrepair and problems with letting agents.

* Figure based on 2019 prices – subject to change. Please view our provider’s website for up-to-date information.

ACCOMMODATION

Living in the capital is a hugely rewarding experience, and we want our students to have peace of mind when it comes to accommodation. We have chosen Tufnell House as a reputable partner, and we review them every six months to ensure their standards are of the highest quality, because where you live is as important as where you study! We want you to have a secure, affordable and comfortable place to live, where you’ll also benefit from staying with other Pearson College London students.

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WHERE SHOULD I START?Check out the Housing Guide section on the ULHS website and if you have any questions about finding private accommodation in London, get in touch:

www.housing.lon.ac.uk

[email protected]

0207 862 8880

/UoLHousingServices

@ULHS

mystudenthalls.com We know that every student has different needs, so whether you’re looking for somewhere closer to the campus, somewhere further away, something slightly cheaper or even something more premium, we think you’re going to be able to find it via mystudenthalls.com. Mystudenthalls.com is the UK’s most comprehensive student halls’ search engine. It allows you to choose from thousands of student rooms that you can request more details about.

LIVING AT HOMELiving in student accommodation can be expensive, and for those who have the option, living at home or with relatives or friends may offer a more affordable lifestyle.

PRIVATELY RENTING Some students opt to live in shared accommodation from year one. There are many websites that you can use to find a shared property in London. These include:

• Student Spare Room

• Student Pad

• Accommodation for students

WE’RE HERE TO HELP The Student Services team are here to help you. Should you have any questions on accommodation, you can contact the team at: [email protected] or +44 (0)203 944 2545

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> WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BA AND MArt?

Our three pathways are available to study full-time – whether you choose a three year Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a four-year Integrated Master of Arts (MArt). Both prepare you for a future career in your chosen field, but if you stay on for the extra year of the MArt, you’ll learn entrepreneurial skills, too. You’ll spend the year running your own studio, just as if it was a commercial venture (with support and guidance from us, of course). You can apply for either the BA or the MArt from the start.

> WHAT ARE THE JOB PROSPECTS AFTER AN ESCAPE STUDIOS DEGREE?

There is no way to guarantee a job for everyone, but with our industry links, Talent Development Centre and professional tutors, there are multiple opportunities for students to get their name and work seen and heard. Our courses are developed with industry and designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed in your chosen field. Good Artists are hard to find and the industry is growing fast – we intend to help supply the demand for talent.

> DO APPLICANTS NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE OF USING THE SOFTWARE BEFORE THEY START A DEGREE?

You don’t need any prior knowledge of particular software packages, but it helps if you are used to working on computers. Escape Studios has been training students for more than 15 years and we’ve built our reputation on being able to up-skill people in industry-standard software quickly and effectively. It is more important that you have some creative talent and a passion for the industry – we can teach you the rest.

> CAN I CHANGE MY COURSE ONCE I START?

All undergraduate students study the same modules in the first year. This means that if you decide you want to change discipline, there is an opportunity to switch courses at the end of the first year.

> WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT – PORTFOLIO, ACADEMIC GRADES OR PERSONAL STATEMENT? OR ALL THREE OF THEM?

The portfolio is the most important aspect of the application process – it allows us to see your potential. You’ll be able to discuss your portfolio with a tutor at a Creative Workshop, and we also want to see how you can take feedback and discuss your work critically with others. We read all the personal statements, and that can give us an insight into what drives someone before they come, but it’s much better to speak to you at the Creative Workshop and hear it first-hand. Academic grades are not always the best indicator of how well someone will do on a degree, but they can help us identify if students are able to apply themselves to a task and complete a project.

> DO I NEED TO COME TO AN OPEN DAY?

We encourage all students to attend an Open Day or Taster Day before they apply. It will give you the chance to see the studios and meet our tutors. If you are going to study with us for 3-4 years, it’s a good idea to check we’re right for you and these events are designed to give you a taste of Escape. Taster Days give you the opportunity to spend the day in our studios working on mini projects. Open Days are larger events where you can bring along family and friends. Book your place at: escapestudios.ac.uk/visitus

I USED TO SIT THROUGH THE MOVIE CREDITS AT THE CINEMA TO SEE IF I COULD CATCH ANY OF MY MATES NAMES THERE. THESE DAYS I LOOK FOR THE STUDENTS THAT I'VE TAUGHT AND I FIND THEM IN ALL THE MAJOR MOVIES, IT'S REALLY REWARDING!

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> SHORT COURSES We offer a range of intensive short courses. You can choose from either our daytime (full-time) or evening (part-time) options, which cover a broad range of areas spanning VFX, Production, 3D, Compositing, Game Art and Motion Graphics. Popular short courses include:

• Animation (12 weeks)

• 3D for VFX (12 weeks)

• Compositing for VFX (12 weeks)

• Video Games Art Production (12 weeks)

• Motion Graphics (6 weeks)

• Producing for VFX (12 weeks)

• Advanced 3D for VFX (18 weeks)

• Advanced Compositing for VFX (18 weeks)

• Advanced Video Games Art & Effects Production (18 weeks)

• Advanced Animation (18 weeks)

• Motion Graphics (evening – 12 weeks)

• Animation Technical Direction with Maya and Houdini (evening – 8 weeks)

• Character Design (evening – 8 weeks)

• Programming and Tool Development (12 weeks)

• VR (6 weeks)

See our full range of short courses at: escapestudios.ac.uk/sc

> POSTGRADUATE DEGREES Studying for a postgraduate degree can help take your career ambitions to the next level and give you a real edge in the job market. We offer a selection of postgraduate degrees to complement our undergraduate degrees.

> MA 3D ANIMATIONProgramme Duration: 1 year (full-time)Tuition fees: £17,995

This postgraduate qualification is designed for students that want to take their computer animation skills to the highest level. The first 18 weeks will be studio-based tuition, where you’ll learn your craft in our studios and master advanced practises, such as creature interaction, dialogue and lip-sync. You will then put your skills to the test by working on two industry-standard projects, creating high quality animations that can form part of your showreel.

> MA VISUAL EFFECTS PRODUCTION (3D)

Programme Duration: 1 year (full-time)Tuition fees: £17,995

The MA Visual Effects Production (3D) programme is designed to give you both the practical training and a globally recognised postgraduate qualification. You’ll study at our state-of-the-art studios for 18 weeks, understanding the key 3D modules and advancing your skills, exploring techniques such as particle movement, hair and fluids. The remainder of the course is working on two major projects, where you will apply the techniques you have learned to a brief. You will receive regular contact with your tutors and have two great projects to add to your showreel.

> MA VISUAL EFFECTS PRODUCTION (COMPOSITING)

Programme Duration: 1 year (full-time)Tuition fees: £17,995

Take your skills to the highest level and become the master of compositing with our postgraduate course. You’ll study at our state-of-the-art studios for 18 weeks, learning how to use 2D tools, exploring stereoscopic compositing and understanding how 2D and 3D VFX integrate. The remainder of the course is working on two major projects, where you will apply the techniques you have learned to a brief. You will receive regular contact with your tutors and have two great projects that will act as a visual CV for future employers.

> MA GAME ARTProgramme Duration: 1 year (full-time)Tuition fees: £17,995

Learn from professionals, create your own game and achieve a master’s degree. Our MA degree is studio based for the first 18 weeks, where you will develop your skills to an advanced level via techniques such as simulations and dynamic meshes. Students then work on a collaborative group project that will get you working like a real studio. You’ll create lifelong connections, graduate with a killer showreel and achieve a postgraduate degree.

All our postgraduate degrees are validated by the University of Kent.

To find out more about our postgraduate degrees, including a full list of modules and application advice, visit escapestudios.ac.uk/pg

I CAME TO ESCAPE NOT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT VFX AND NOW I'M A ROTO PREP ARTIST IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST VFX COMPANIES IN THE WORLD.

CATARINA GONCALVES(Studied Compositing) RotoPrep Artist, DNEG

PEARSON COLLEGE LONDON

THANK YOU We’d like to thank our students and staff for appearing in and contributing to the production of this prospectus.

PUBLISHING INFORMATION Published by Pearson College London, January 2019. If you have feedback on this prospectus, please email: [email protected]

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS If you need this publication in an alternative format, please get in touch with us at: +44 (0)203 944 2545 or email: [email protected]

In 2013, Escape Studios became part of Pearson College London. We have a clear mission – to become one of the UK’s leading providers of industry-focused education, enabling our students to develop the knowledge, intellectual capacity and professional experience they need for their long-term careers.

Through Escape Studios and Pearson Business School, we offer degrees and learning that are designed, developed and delivered with industry.

DISCLAIMER This prospectus was printed in January 2019. It contains information on the Escape Studios undergraduate programmes Pearson College London intend to run for students planning to start Higher Education in 2020. Every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained is fair and accurate at the date of publication. However, this information is subject to change without notice.

The College reserves the right to amend or withdraw without notice and at its entire discretion any of the programmes, modules, services, facilities or other matters contained or referred to in this prospectus; where this is necessary, the College will take reasonable steps to reduce any disruption to enrolled students.

The College cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims for costs, losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of a programme/module that he/she has intended to study. For this reason, it’s particularly important that you check our website for updates at: pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk

Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances occurring, the College cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims for costs, losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of a programme/module that he/she has intended to study. For this reason, it’s particularly important that you check our website for updates at: pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk

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Degrees developed with leading studios and industry professionals

We’re creating the next wave of Visual Effects (VFX) Artists, Animators and Game Artists by transforming higher education. Industry engagement is at the core of everything that we do – it’s the reason we do things differently and it’s what sets us apart.

We harness the expertise and creativity of award-winning Artists, Developers and studios to design, develop and deliver our degree programmes. Industry engagement drives us; it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. And it is what will take us, and our students, into the future.

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