Escape Studios

Escape Studios is a visual effects academy situated in High Holborn offering short courses and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level (validated by the University of Kent)^[1]. A subsidiary of Pearson College London since 2013, Escape Studios' primary offering includes study programmes in Visual Effects (VFX), Game Art and Animation, with short courses available in Motion Graphics.

Escape Studios is considered amongst the leading visual effects academies in Europe, with alumni being involved in various high profile projects. Their courses have been commended for their industry relevance and excellence. Industry partners include Framestore, The Mill, MPC, Electric Theatre Collective, Jellyfish Pictures, Bluebolt, Cinesite, DNeg and Milk.^[2]

History

Escape Studios was initially founded in April 2002 as an independent visual effects academy based in Shepherds Bush, London, UK, offering short courses in Visual Effects (VFX), Game Art, Animation and Motion Graphics. In October 2013 it was acquired by Pearson plc, and from September 2016 it began offering degrees at undergraduate and graduate level as a subsidiary of Pearson College London. Escape Studios' primary offerings are in three areas: Visual Effects (VFX), Animation and Game Art, although short courses are available in Motion Graphics. They have recently moved from their former Shepherds Bush campus to Pearson College's main campus in High Holborn. The third floor, opened in September 2018, is exclusive to Escape Studios students, while the floors below are shared between Escape Studios and Pearson Business School.

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