MoGraph Evening Class Returns 7 July 2026

Our Motion Graphics 12 Week Evening Class returns on 7 July 2026.  The course is taught by experienced industry professionals, and aims to prepare students for careers in the motion graphic and motion design industries.

The market for skilled motion designers has never been bigger, and London is host to the world’s largest motion design community.   To find out more, visit the official course page here.

Producing for VFX Returns 23 June 2026

Producing for VFX returns on 24 March 2026

Our Evening Class in Producing for VFX is back, starting on 23 June 2026.  Producing for VFX is an eight week evening class, taught two nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm). 

Producing for VFX is designed to give students a thorough understanding of how the VFX production pipeline works, and how to apply it in practice.  VFX Producers and Line Producers remain a critical skills gap in industry. 

Motion Graphics Evening Class Starts 24 March 2026

Motion Graphics Evening Class returns on 20 Jan 2026

Our Motion Graphics 12 Week Evening Class returns on 24 March 2026.  The course is taught by experienced industry professionals, and aims to prepare students for careers in the motion graphic and motion design industries.

The market for skilled motion designers has never been bigger, and London is host to the world’s largest motion design community.   To find out more, visit the official course page here.

Producing VFX Evening Class Returns 24 March 2026

Producing for VFX returns on 24 March 2026

Our Evening Class in Producing for VFX is back, starting on 24 March 2026.  Producing for VFX is an eight week evening class, taught two nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm). 

Producing for VFX is designed to give students a thorough understanding of how the VFX production pipeline works, and how to apply it in practice.  VFX Producers and Line Producers remain a critical skills gap in industry. 

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.  

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 Evening Class Returns on 20 Jan 2026

Motion Graphics Evening Class returns on 20 Jan 2026

Our Motion Graphics 12 Week Evening Class returns on 20 January 2026.  The course is taught by experienced industry professionals, and aims to prepare students for careers in the motion graphic and motion design industries.

The market for skilled motion designers has never been bigger, and London is host to the world’s largest motion design community.   To find out more, visit the official course page here.

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. 

Klaudija Cermak Elected to VES Board of Directors

Escape Studios is proud to congratulate compositing tutor Klaudija Cermak who has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Visual Effects Society (VES), London Section.

Klaudija has over 25 years experience on commercials, broadcast TV and feature films.  Klaudija has worked at most of the major post-production houses in London including MPC, Mill, Millfilm, Framestore, Double Negative and Glassworks.

The Visual Effects Society is an entertainment industry organization representing visual effects artists with 5,000 members in 50 countries.  Since 2002 it has produced the Visual Effects Society Awards, which honours vfx excellence in multiple categories. 

Why Animators Embed Their Demo Reel at Linkedin

Animation recruiters "live at Linkedin" 

A strong demo reel is essential for launching an animation career — but it only works if people see it. Too many graduates upload their reel to YouTube or Vimeo and stop there. 

One of the smartest places to share your reel is LinkedIn.  It’s quick, it’s professional, and it’s where animation recruiters are already looking. Your reel is your most important asset. Don’t hide it. Put it where the industry can find you easily.

Producing for VFX is Back on 10 June 2025

Producing for VFX returns 10 June 2025

Our Evening Class in Producing for VFX is back, starting on 10 June 2025.  Producing for VFX is an eight week evening class, taught two nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm). 

Producing for VFX is designed to give students a thorough understanding of how the VFX production pipeline works, and how to apply it in practice.  VFX Producers and Line Producers remain a critical skills gap in industry. 

Introducing The 2D VFX Team at Escape Studios

Meet the 2D VFX Team at Escape Studios. 2D VFX is all about compositing, and is primarily taught in Nuke, by The Foundry.  

Our graduates in 2D Compositing have enjoyed considerable success in recent years, with a very high proportion of our students finding work in their chosen field. Compositing continues to be a vital part of the VFX Pipeline.   

Below are the talented tutors who teach the art and craft of 2D VFX at Escape Studios, helping to ensure we remain the UK's leading centre for the study of VFX.

We also have hundreds of tutorials in compositing in Nuke at our Tutorial Channel to support our students.

Meet The Motion Graphics Team at Escape Studios

Motion Graphics Team at Escape Studios

Meet the growing Motion Graphics team at Escape Studios. Motion Graphics is a key part of the animation industry, an expanding area of jobs and creativity.  

Our new Master's Degree in Motion Graphics (just launched) teaches the art of motion graphics as well as the underlying theory and structure.

In September 2025 we launch our new BA/MArt in Motion Graphics, offering an undergraduate study route for the first time.  

We also offer an Evening Class in Motion Graphics for part-time distance learners. 

All our tutors come from industry, with experience in 2D and 3D Motion Graphics. 

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. 

AN5002 - Animal & Creature Animation Module 2024

Chameleon animated by Dave Novis

Our 2nd Year Undergraduate Animators are working on their latest animation module AN5002, in which students learn to animate animals and creatures.  

The AN5002 Assignment is due on Thursday 19 December 2024.  The Assignment Brief is to create 10-15 seconds animal or creature animation, combining a motion cycle with a performance.  

The Retrospective Assignment is due on Monday 23rd December 2024.  To find out more about how to write a great Retrospective, read this blog post. 

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. 

Escapee Amanda Costa Animator at ILM

Amanda Costa Animator at Industrial Light & Magic

Many congratulations to Escapee Amanda Costa who has joined Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) as an animator.  

Amanda Costa took our short course in Computer Animation at Escape Studios, taught by veteran animator Lee Caller.  After graduation, Amanda became a Studio Assistant at Escape Studios.

Compositing MA Returns on 24 February 2025

Our Short Course and MA In Compositing returns on 24 February 2025.  Taught by industry veteran Klaudija Cermak , 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 seamless result.  Compositors are always in demand in the VFX industry, with high levels of employment among our 2D VFX Escapees.

Escape Studios is Hiring

We're hiring! To find out more, go to
https://careers.escapestudios.ac.uk/

Join our crew to become part of one of the UK’s leading schools for animation, games, VFX, concept art and motion graphics. 

Escape Studios has been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. 

Producing For VFX is Back on 5 March 2025

Producing for VFX returns 5 March 2025

Our Evening Class in Producing for VFX is back, starting on 5 March 2025.  Producing for VFX is an eight week evening class, taught two nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm). 

Producing for VFX is designed to give students a thorough understanding of how the VFX production pipeline works, and how to apply it in practice.