16Nov
UndergraduateEscape Studios has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Bring pen strokes and colours to life to tell a story and create emotions. In recent years, 2D animation has experienced a significant revival, as studios including Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation and Brown Bag Films are creating wonderful films and experiences using the latest tools. The industry demand for more 2D Animators has recently gone through the roof. 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.
Modules
FIRST YEAR (Level 4 - 120 credits) All undergraduate students on creative art degrees (BA/MArt) study common modules in their first year. This will give you the all-round skills needed to become a professional, and a chance to choose a different specialism between animation, game art and VFX if you change your mind before your second year.
- 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)
- Computer animation (2D) - pro (30 credits)
- Computer animation (2D) - advanced (30 credits)
- Specialism (15 credits)
- Industry studio project (45 credits)
- Advanced specialism (30 credits)
- Professional practice (30 credits)
- Professional studio project (60 credits)
Assessment method
Formative assessment The majority of modules contain at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback. Formative assessments are developmental and do not count towards your overall module mark. Summative assessment breakdown Level 4 and 5 For level 4 and 5 modules, your assessment will be split into two parts:
- 75% product - you will be required to create a product (short computer animation, rendered image of a 3D object composited shot, etc) to a specified brief, then present it in front of a panel and demonstrate how you have met the learning outcomes in your work
- 25% retrospective - you will be required to write a reflective analysis and present it for moderation and assessment.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I704
- Institution code:
- P34
- Campus name:
- Escape Studios
- Campus code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We’re currently unable to accept international students who would require a student visa onto our undergraduate courses. This may change in the future.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 120 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
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 limited to a set of academic grades. Our tutors will review your portfolio to determine whether we can offer you a place. Head over to our website to find out more and download our portfolio guide. Please copy paste the link into your browser: https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in speaking and listening |
English language requirements
https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Escape Studios
6 Mitre Passage
London
SE10 0ER