MA Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries

MA Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries

This September we launch our new MA in Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries, a postgraduate course designed in collaboration with entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs to help creatives start and grow their own ventures.

On this one-year MA students learn in a practical incubator-style environment where ideas get turned into real-world ventures. 

Students will create production schedules, business plans, and project briefs in collaboration with industry partners, then take the leap into launching a new startup.

The course is led by games designer Glyn Fairweather, a creative entrepreneur with extensive experience of scaling projects in the games industry. 

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.

MA 3D Animation Returns 14 Sept 2026

Animation by Jamie Floodgate

Our next Short Course and MA (Master of Arts) in 3D Animation returns on 14 September 2026.

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 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".  

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.

3D VFX Short Course & MA Returns on 19 Feb 2024

VFX at Escape Studios

Our  Short Course and Masters' Degree in 3D VFX is back - returning to Escape Studios on 19th February 2024.  Taught by VFX veteran Dan Shutt,  the 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 twenty 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 populating VFX houses in London and beyond.

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.  

Short Course and PG Open Day Sat 12 Nov 2022

Animation & VFX Tasters on Saturday 12 November

Join us in person on Saturday 12th November for a Short Course and Post-Graduate Open Day at Escape Studios, at our central London campus at 190 High Holborn. 

The event takes place on Saturday 12th November, where you can visit our industry-standard studios, try out our software and find out what it's like to study with us.  We'll be running two taster events between 10am - 4pm, both on 3D VFX and 3D Animation.

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.

Celine Davies Storyboard Artist at Disney

Celine Davies

Congratulations to Escapee Celine Davies who has joined Walt Disney Animation as a Storyboard Artist.

Celine took our MA in Storyboarding and Previsualisation at Escape Studios, learning the art and craft of storyboarding with industry veteran Iliana Franklin.

Our MA in Storyboarding and Previsualisation first ran in 2019, and was the first MA of its kind. 

In creating the course, we worked closely with industry to identify key skills shortages in the UK animation industry, aiming to supply our students with the necessary skills to work at a professional level. 

MA Character Creation Returns 26 Sept 2022

Creature by Max Brazier-Jones

Our new MA in Character and Creature Creation, is returning on 26 September 2022.

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

In this Master's Degree, students learn the stages of character creation from design through modeling, rigging, texturing and final render. 

To apply, visit the official course page here.  You can read about it at AWN.com here.

MA in 3D Animation Starts 15 February 2022

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