MA in 2D & 3D VFX Returns 23 February 2026

VFX created at Escape Studios

Our Short Course and Masters' Degree in VFX is back - returning to Escape Studios on 23 February 2026.  

Taught by VFX veteran Dan Shutt and Klaudija Cermak,  the MA and Short Course in VFX teaches the art and craft of 2D and 3D visual effects. 

VFX sits at the heart of Escape Studios, it's what we started doing 25 years ago when we first began to train talent for the growing visual effects industry.  VFX remains our core mission, with thousands of VFX Escapees having joined VFX houses in the UK and overseas. 

MoGraph MA Returns 23 February 2026

Master's Degree in Motion Graphics Returns 23 Feb 2026

Our new Short Course and Master's Degree in Motion Graphics returns on 23 February 2026.

Motion Graphics is a key part of the animation industry, an expanding area of jobs and creativity.

We have been teaching Motion Graphics  at Escape Studios for many years - now for the first time we can offer a fully accredited masters-level post-graduate course.

Short Course and MA Animation Returns 24 Feb 2025

Animation by Sunny Asadi

Our next Short Course and MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation returns on 24 February 2025.

The Short Course and MA in animation is taught both online and in-class at our North Greenwich Campus.

Our Short Course and MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz".  

MA 3D Animation Returns 24 February 2025

Animation by Jamie Floodgate

Our next Short Course and MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation returns on 24 February 2025.

The Short Course and MA in animation is taught both online and in-class at our new North Greenwich Campus.

Our Short Course and MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz".  

MA 3D VFX Returns on 24 February 2025

Our Short Course and Masters' Degree in 3D VFX is back - returning to Escape Studios on 24 February 2025.  Taught by VFX veteran Dan Shutt,  the MA and Short Course in 3D VFX teaches the art and craft of 3D visual effects. 

VFX sits at the heart of Escape Studios, it's what we started doing over 20 years ago when we first began to train talent for the growing visual effects industry.  VFX remains our core mission, with thousands of 3D VFX Escapees having joined VFX houses in the UK and around the globe.

Character & Creature MA Returns 23 Sept 2024

Character created by Eren Karadag

Our MA (and short course) in Character and Creature Creation is back on 23 September 2024.

This 12 week course in Character & Creature Creation - first launched in September 2021 - is all about designing, modeling, and rigging your own characters, with a view to becoming a Character Artist at a Games, Animation or VFX house.  

Students learn all the stages of character creation from design through to final render.   To apply, visit the official course page here.  

Daniel Amor Teaches Motion Graphics at Escape

Daniel Amor

We're extending a warm welcome to Escapee Daniel Amor, who is joining Escape Studios to teach our new Short Course and MA in Motion Graphics. 

Daniel Amor is an experienced Motion Graphics Artist who has also worked extensively in the VFX industry.  Daniel took our 12 week animation course at Escape Studios and has worked on many animation and VFX hits, including Hunger Games, Black Panther and Marvels.

Daniel brings expertise in Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D, and will be teaching both 2D and 3D Motion Graphics.

Compositing Short Course & MA Starts 23 Sept 2024

VFX Comp work at Escape Studios

Our 12 Week Short Course and MA In Compositing returns on 23 September 2024.  Taught by industry experts, this course teaches the art and craft of 2D VFX compositing for the visual effects industry. 

Compositing is the art of combining different images to create a cohesive outcome.  Compositors are always in demand in the VFX industry, with high levels of employment among our 2D VFX Escapees.

MA 3D Animation Returns 23 Sept 2024

Animation by Sunny Asadi

Our next Short Course and MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation returns on 23 September 2024.

The Short Course and MA in animation is taught both online and in-class at our new North Greenwich Campus.

Our Short Course and MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz".  

Motion Graphics MA Starts 24 Feb 2025

Our new Master's Degree in Motion Graphics

Our new Short Course and Master's Degree in Motion Graphics starts teaching on 24 February 2025.

Motion Graphics is a key part of the animation industry, an expanding area of jobs and creativity.

We have been teaching Motion Graphics  at Escape Studios for many years - now for the first time we can offer a fully accredited masters-level post-graduate course.

MA Animation Returns on 19 February 2024

Animation by Ben Swallow and Alex Maynard

Our Short Course and MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation is back, with a new class starting on 19 February 2024.

The Short Course and MA in animation will be taught both online and in-class at our new North Greenwich Campus.

Our Short Course and MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz".  Many have also gone on to enjoy successful careers in industry. 

MA 3D Animation Returns on 27 March 2023

Our MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation is back, with a new class starting on 27 March 2023.

The MA in animation will be taught both online and at our mid-town campus at 190 High Holborn in central London.

In recent years our MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz". Many have also gone on to enjoy successful careers in industry. 

If you're looking for an animation course that teaches you how to animate to a professional level, and also leads to a formal qualification in the field, then this could be the right course for you.

Character & Creature Creation Returns 2 Oct 2023

Lizard Creature by Paul Strachan

We're delighted to announce the return of our new short course in Character and Creature Creation on 2nd October 2023.

This 12 week course in Character & Creature Creation - first launched in September 2021 - is all about designing, modeling, and rigging your own characters, with a view to becoming a Character Artist at a Games, Animation or VFX house.  

Students learn all the stages of character creation from design through to final render.   To apply, visit the official course page here.  

MA 3D Animation Returns on 26 Sept 2022

Award-winning "Alma"

Our MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation is back, with a new class starting on 26th September 2022.

The MA in animation will be taught both online and at our mid-town campus at 190 High Holborn in central London.

In recent years our MA animation students have created many award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop", "Mafia Mix-Up" and "Moon Rockz". Many have also gone on to enjoy successful careers in industry. 

If you're looking for an animation course that teaches you how to animate to a professional level, and also leads to a formal qualification in the field, then this could be the right course for you.

MA Story and Previs Returns on 2 October 2023

"Moon Rockz" directed by Molly Babington

Our Master's Degree course in Previsualisation and Storyboarding is now recruiting for October 2023.

This unique degree, first launched in September 2019, is the first-ever master's degree in Previsualisation & Storyboarding, and is taught by industry veteran Iliana Franklin. 

Developed in consultation with industry, and formally validated by the University of Kent, this degree is a unique opportunity to learn industry-level skills and also earn an internationally recognised academic qualification.

Our MA students have created award-winning films such as "Moon Rockz", which recently won "Best Sci-Fi" at the Flicks Film Fest, and "Street Ratz", which won Best Trailer at the Vesuvius Film Festival, and Best Trailer at the CFIFF.

MA 3D Animation is Back on 27 September

Our MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation is back, with a new class starting on 27th September 2021.

The MA in animation will be taught both online and at our mid-town campus at 190 High Holborn in central London.

In recent years our MA students have collaborated together to work on award-winning film projects such as "Alma", "Flame", "Hat Shop" and "Moon Rockz", and have gone on to enjoy successful careers in industry. 

If you're looking for an animation course that teaches you how to animate to a professional level, and also leads to a formal qualification in the field, then this could be the right course for you.

MA Character & Creature Creation Sept 2021

Creature created by Escapee Tom Barton

We're delighted to announce the launch of our new MA in Character and Creature Creation, which will debut in September 2021 (subject to final validation by the University of Kent, who formally award our degrees).

The new MA in Character & Creature Creation is all about designing, modeling, and rigging your own characters.  

In this year long Master's Degree, students will learn all the stages of character creation from design through to final render.  The MA course, which is now recruiting, starts in September 2021.  To apply, visit the official course page here.  You can read about it at AWN.com here.

MA 3D Animation is Back on 15 Feb 2021

"Flame": MA film project

Our MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation is back, with a new class starting on 15th February 2021.

The MA in animation will be taught both online and at our mid-town campus at 190 High Holborn in central London.

If you're looking for an animation course that teaches you how to animate to a professional level, and also leads to a formal qualification in the field, then this could be the right course for you.

Which is Best? Short Course or MA?

Do you need a degree?

One question we often get asked here at Escape Studios is this: Should I take the Short Course in 3D Animation, or do the Masters' Degree? - Which is Best?

The answer, of course, is that it depends on what you want to do. If you want to be trained to be a 3D animator, and find work in the industry, you don't really need any letters after your name.

But if you have an ambition to teach animation, especially in higher education, then you should do the MA. In addition, MA students have the opportunity to participate in group projects, such as the award-winning short film "Flame". Watch the video below to find out more.

MA Scholarships - Deadline 14 August 2020

The clock is ticking 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. The deadline is 14th August, but it's always good to be an early bird.