Course summary
Our MA 3D Animation programme is designed to put you to the test with industry-standard projects. During the first stage, you’ll learn your craft and masters advanced practices, such as creature interaction, dialogue and lip sync. We’ll then take you to the next level and put your skills to test with two major industry-standard projects, including a collaborative group project just like in a studio. You’ll create high quality animations to use in your showreel. At the end of the degree, you’ll have earned a postgraduate qualification, have a showreel of cool animation work and a deep understanding of the animation and visual effects industries. Our industry connections, experienced tutors, who boast credits including The Lion King, Godzilla and Doctor Strange, Talent Development Team and Aftercare programme will help you build your network to kick-start your creative career.
Modules
Please see our website for details:https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/students/programme-and-module-specifications/
Assessment method
The assessment methods employed in this programme have been developed to mirror industry practice as far as possible. We balance feedback from tutors and industry experts. It is crucial that, as a student, you learn how to accept and work with feedback from your superiors and peers, as this will be the norm when you work in industry. You also need to develop a keen self-critical eye, to be able to step back from your work and see what you could improve, and to have the ability to look at yourself and your working practices and make changes where necessary. Formative assessment This is one of the most important aspects of your work. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor, studio assistants and peers during your modules. This will often be oral feedback on your work, sometimes on a one-to-one basis, sometimes in a group feedback session or daily. All of this should help you build on your strengths and develop your skills as you progress through the course. Summative assessment This will be specifically designed to measure how well you meet the learning outcomes of the module. They will usually involve a task to meet a brief set by your tutor and will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you have learned during the module. You’ll need to decide exactly how to complete the task, choosing particular techniques and approaches, and making decisions on the aesthetics and style to meet the given requirements. Each module will have a practical element (usually a practical project, where you make something) and a written element (usually a journal or blog, where you reflect on what you’ve made). Sometimes you will also have to give a presentation to demonstrate your work. All these elements are essential to your development, by showing that you can deliver to a required level and that you understand why you can and how you could improve. Summative assessment breakdown: For your pathway modules (locomotion and mechanics, character performance, animals and creatures), you will be assessed as follows: Practical project – 60% Reflective logbook – 30% Individual presentation – 10% For the collaborative module, you will be assessed as follows: Collaborative project – 80% Group presentation – 20% For the production project, you will be marked as follows: Production project – 60% Written retrospective – 40% For more details about assessment, see the full course specifications on escapestudios.ac.uk.
How to apply
International applicants
We can accept applications from international applicants.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate honours degree with a significant component in the field of animation or related discipline or equivalent industry experience, plus a portfolio of creative work. 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £18995* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £18995* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £18995* | Whole course |
| Wales | £18995* | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £18995* | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £18995* | Whole course |
| EU | £19995 | Whole course |
| International | £19995 | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The Live Online study option fee is £15,995 . We have various scholarships available for our postgraduate courses, see escapestudios.ac.uk/pgscholarships for full details.
Provider information
Escape Studios
6 Mitre Passage
London
SE10 0ER