The Art of Visual Effects (Integrated Masters)

Visual Effects is one the fastest growing industries, with the UK’s sector generating an impressive £1.6bn in 2021 (source BFI). It’s an exciting time to join the industry, whether you want to apply VFX to big films, commercials or TV series.

On this degree, you’ll gain knowledge of 3D VFX and 2D compositing, providing you with the technical and creative skills that the industry is looking for. You’ll also start building your experience, industry network and graduate with a shiny showreel to open the path to a successful career.

You’ll be taught in our London studios by experienced tutors who’ve worked on the likes of Thor: Love and Thunder, and Gladiator.

Why choose this course

+ Ranked 3rd in the UK and 10th in the world for Production Excellence in Visual Effects by The Rookies

+ Based in London - home to some of the best post-production studios in the world

+ Work on industry-standard briefs and experience real-life scenarios, just like in a professional studio

+ Successful alumni - you’ll join our community of thousands of Escapees, many of whom have gone on to work at some of the world’s top studios including Rare, Rockstar, Ubisoft, DNEG and Framestore. 47 Escapees worked on Avengers: Endgame, 26 on The Mandalorian, 23 on Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 and 16 on Stranger Things

+ Work in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as Maya, Nuke and ZBrush

+ Professional input - our advisory board of experts help develop and keep this degree up to date. You will also receive feedback on some of your work from industry professionals

+ Specialisms: 2D vs 3D - you’ll be introduced to both 2D compositing for VFX and 3D for VFX, so you can decide which you enjoy most and best lends itself to your skillset.