Escape Studios' Student Handbook

Escape Studios' Student Handbook 2026-27

For all our new students starting with us in September at Escape Studios - as well as our returning students - The Escape Studios' Student Handbook contains the ultimate source of truth for everything that goes on at Escape Studios.  

Download the Student Handbook to find out about our Facilities, Timetables and Term Dates, The Student Portal, Assessments, Academic Resources and Support, Degree Structure, Extra Support, Personal Development, and much else besides. 

The Student Handbook is your first stop to find out how Escape Studios works, and what you can expect from your studies with us.  To download The Student Handbook, follow this link. 

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link. 

Private View of Project Hail Mary & Framestore Q&A

Project Hail Mary 17 Sept 2026 at 4.15pm 

Calling our new and returning students at Escape Studios - please join us on Thursday 17th September at 4.15pm for a Private Screening and Behind-The-Scenes Talk of "Project Hail Mary", with Framestore Animation Supervisor Daniel Blacker. 

The screening will be at the Cineworld O2, just a short walk from our North Greenwich campus.  The event costs just £2.50 and is open only to currently enrolled students at Escape Studios. 

Matthew Bellamy's "Adrift" Wins "Rookies" Challenge

Matthew Bellamy winner at The Rookies

Many congratulations to Escapee Matthew Bellamy whose submission "Adrift" has won the monthly "Gravity Challenge" at The Rookies.

The Rookies is an international competition for young creatives; part contest and part showcase for rising talent.

Matthew Bellamy's Adrift was inspired by the feature film "Project Hail Mary". 

For our students and Escapees, showcasing your work in a competitive, professional environment such as The Rookies can be a crucial step toward launching a successful career.  

Escape Studios Goes to Tokyo

Escape Studios' Animation Students are Heading to Tokyo

This Saturday September 5th twenty one Escape Studios' animation students are heading to Tokyo, to learn more about manga, anime and Japanese animation techniques. 

Our animation students will be attending classes and workshops in Manga and Anime at Digital Hollywood University in central Tokyo.  We're delighted to be able to organise this unique experience for our students. 

"Escape The Rapture" Wins People's Choice at Rookies

"Escape The Rapture" ia "People’s Choice" at the Rookies

Many congratulations to the makers of "Escape The Rapture" which has won a "People’s Choice Award" in the Immersive Media Games category at the 2026 Rookies.  You can find "Escape The Rapture"  at the Rookies here: https://lnkd.in/ecjJKABU.