Course summary
If you love games, films and animation, have a passion for problem solving, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Technical Art for Games and VFX is for you. Technical Artists are the bridge between code and art, they are the people who innovate solutions, write scripts, use code and maths in software packages and game engines that enable artists to make great graphics or ensure that FX (effects) simulations not only look amazing but are efficient. Technical Artists are highly sought after in industry with great employment opportunities across games, animation and visual effects (VFX). This programme aims to produce graduates who can create tools, scripts and FX simulations, develop graphics and solve problems for teams in the Games, VFX and Animation sectors. You will also have the transferable skills to work and support teams in both Technical and Artistic capacities across different real-time and graphics production environments, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Virtual Production. Designed with our industry partners, this cutting-edge course will enable you to develop and refine your skills, with individual specialisms. This course will provide rich and varied opportunities to develop experience in teamwork, as well as the soft and technical skills that developers look for in Technical Artists. Taught by industry professionals, we have a high level of industry project mentoring from external developers throughout our courses, connecting our students to current development practice. This coupled with our studio-based practice and high spec equipment will give students the best foundation to become Technical Artists.
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
International applicants
We can accept applications from international applicants.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate honours degree with a significant component in the field of art and design or related discipline.
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/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £18995 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £18995 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £18995 | Year 1 |
England | £18995 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £18995 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £18995 | Year 1 |
Wales | £18995 | Year 1 |
International | £19995 | Whole course |
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
Provider information
Escape Studios
6 Mitre Passage
London
SE10 0ER