"Power Up Your Portfolio" Wed 30 Sept 5pm via Zoom

Power Up Your Portfolio on 30 Sept at 5pm

Thinking of studying with us at Escape Studios? Join us on Wednesday 30 September at 5pm for a free webinar to "Power Up Your Portfolio" - online via Zoom. 

Prospective students often ask What should go into a portfolio when applying to Escape Studios?  Find out on Thursday 30th September.  

You'll hear from our Dean of Visual Storytelling Alexander Williams,  Programme Leader for VFX Klaudija Cermak and Programming tutor Michael MacKinnon. 

We'll be showing samples of portfolio work from our current students, and offering insights into the sort of work you could include in your own portfolio.

Sign up here for this free event. 

Clearing Q&A with Prof Ian Palmer 13 Aug 2026

Questions about Clearing? Online Q&A 13 Aug

Got questions about Clearing? Join us for our online Q&A next Thursday 13 August and get advice on your next steps from Escape Studios’ Principal, Professor Ian Palmer.

🚀 Thursday 13th August

🚀 1:00 - 2:00 PM

🚀 Online (via Zoom)

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/clearing/?utm_source=esc&utm_medium=x&utm_campaign=clearing2026

What is Clearing?

UCAS Clearing is the system in the UK that helps students find and secure open university and college spots. You can use the Clearing process if you missed your exam grades, applied late after June 30, didn't get any offers, or changed your mind. 

Clearing at Escape Studios - Apply Now

We're in "Clearing" at Escape Studios, meaning that there are still places available for students looking to study creative media, such as animation, games and visual effects.

To find out more about our courses, and perhaps place a last-minute application, follow this link. 

See you in September!

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/clearing/?utm_source=esc&utm_medium=x&utm_campaign=clearing2026

UCAS "Equal Consideration Deadline" Wed Jan 14th

The clock is ticking for UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2026.

The UCAS "Equal Consideration" deadline is tomorrow Wednesday 14 January 2026.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of Animation, Games, Concept Art, Motion Graphics or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

Your career in the creative industries starts here.  

Undergraduate Portfolio Advice

If you're applying for our BA/MArt in The Art of 3D Computer Animation, or The Art of 2D Computer Animation, you might be wondering what should go in your portfolio.  The short answer is - a bit of everything: drawings, painting, life drawing, sketches, scribbles, 3D digital artwork - whatever you have to hand - ideally uploaded to your own website or blog.  In particular, it helps if you have tried some animation: 2D, 3D or Stop Motion.  

UCAS Applications Now Open

UCAS - deadline 14 January 2026.

UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2026 are now open - the deadline to apply to study with us next academic year is 14 January 2026.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of Animation, Games, Concept Art, Motion Graphics or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

UCAS Deadline 29 January 2025

UCAS - deadline 29 January 2025

There's still time to make the Wednesday 29th January deadline for UCAS applications to apply to study at Escape Studios.

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

UCAS Applications for Sept 2025 Now Open

UCAS - deadline 29 January 2025

UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2024 are now open - the deadline to apply to study with us next academic year is January 29th 2025.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

Portfolio Tips for Motion Graphics MA

MA in Motion Graphics - Portfolio Tips

Thinking of applying for our new MA in Motion Graphics?  One of the most common questions we get asked by prospective students is: What should go into my portfolio? The short answer is - a bit of everything: design, drawings, painting, life drawing, sketches, scribbles, 3D digital artwork - ideally uploaded to your own website or blog.  

In particular, we're looking for a good sense of design and visual composition.

Time to Apply - UCAS Deadline 31 January 2024

UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2024 are open - the deadline to apply to study with us next academic year is January 31st 2024.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

We are now welcoming applications for the sixth intake of our integrated BA/MArt in Animation, Games and VFX, and also our new Bsc MSci technical courses. 

UCAS Applications for Sept 2024 Now Open

UCAS - deadline 31 January 2024

UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2024 are now open - the deadline to apply to study with us next academic year is January 31st 2024.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

Last Call for UCAS 2023!

UCAS - deadline 25 January

Last Call for UCAS applications for Escape Studios for September 2023 - the deadline to apply is January 25th.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

BA/MArt in 3D Animation Starts 26 September

Award-winning "Shimmer"

Escape Studios is still welcoming applications for our BA/MArt in The Art of Computer Animation, recruiting for September 2022.

Applications are through UCAS, and you can find out more about the course at the official site here.

Our BA/MArt in animation was first launched in 2015, and our first group of animation students graduated in 2019, going on to find jobs and success in the industry.  

In recent years our students have won hundreds of awards and prizes, and we have consistently been ranked in the Top 5 Animation Schools in the UK for the past three years.  

Last Call for UCAS! 26 January 2022

UCAS - time to apply

Last Call for UCAS applications for Escape Studios - the deadline to apply is tomorrow, January 26.  

If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to get your application in through UCAS. 

UCAS Applications Now Open

UCAS - time to apply

It's that time of year - UCAS applications are open again.  If you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to consider your application through UCAS. 

The UCAS deadline for Escape Studios is 26 January 2022. We are now welcoming applications for the sixth intake of our integrated BA/MArt in Animation, Games and VFX - first launched in September 2016. But don't delay - apply before January if you can. 

UCAS Deadline 29 January - Apply Now!

UCAS - time to apply

January 29th is fast approaching; if you are thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to make your application through UCAS. 

The UCAS deadline was January 15th 2021, but has recently been extended to Jan 29th to allow for school closures.  We are now welcoming applications for the fifth intake of our new integrated BA/MArt in Animation, Games and VFX - first launched in September 2016.

BA/MArt in Computer Anim Starts Sept 2021

Escape Studios' students at the BFI

Escape Studios is now taking applications for our BA/MArt in computer animation, recruiting for September 2021.

Applications are through UCAS, and you can find out more about the course at the official site here.

Our BA/MArt in animation was launched in 2015, and our first group of animation students graduated in 2019, going on to find jobs and success in the industry. 

Over the past couple of years our students have won multiple awards and prizes, and we are ranked in the Top 5 Animation Schools in the UK for the second year running.  

UCAS Deadline 15 January 2021

UCAS - time to apply

It's that time of year again; time to start thinking about your UCAS application. If you're thinking of applying to Escape Studios to study the Art of 3D Animation, Games or Visual effects, it's time to think about UCAS. 

The relevant UCAS deadline is January 15th 2020, but it's always a good idea to apply early.   We are welcoming applications for the fifth intake of our new integrated BA/MArt in Animation, Games and VFX - launched in September 2016.

Clearing Opens Today at Escape Studios

Today and tomorrow we are taking phone calls for the so-called "Clearing" process, during which UCAS matches up applicants with vacancies at Universities across the UK.

We still have a few spots available to study animation, games and VFX at Escape Studios, so if you'd like to to start your career in the creative industries - don't hesitate to get in touch.

MA Scholarships - Deadline Jan 6th 2020

Time is running out to apply for a scholarship to study on one of our postgraduate degrees in animation, games, 3D VFX, 2D VFX (compositing), and Storyboarding & Previsualisation.

At Escape Studios we offer a £8,000 scholarship to one applicant for each of our next 2020 postgraduate cohorts; significantly reducing the cost of a postgraduate degree in 2D VFX, 3D VFX, 3D Animation, Game Art or Storyboarding and Previsualisation. Don't wait - apply now.