MA Game Art
Escape Studios
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COURSE OVERVIEWCreate unreal game environmentsWe created this degree as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. The UK consumer games market was worth a record figure of £7.16bn in 2021 (source Ukie). Games skills can also be applied to other industries, including VFX, virtual production, architecture, real-time immersive media (theme parks and entertainment) or even the medical and engineering professions. The career perspectives are endless.This postgraduate degree packs in all ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Create unreal game environments

We created this degree as a response to industry demand for new creative talent. The UK consumer games market was worth a record figure of £7.16bn in 2021 (source Ukie). Games skills can also be applied to other industries, including VFX, virtual production, architecture, real-time immersive media (theme parks and entertainment) or even the medical and engineering professions. The career perspectives are endless.

This postgraduate degree packs in all the content from our popular 18-week course with hands-on tuitions. It then takes you to the next level, with two major projects that will allow you to put everything you’ve learned into practice to create a killer portfolio. A collaborative group project will get you working with other students like a real studio, and an individual final project will be your chance to further specialise, improve your skills and finesse your portfolio, under the guidance of industry professionals and tutors.

You’ll create lifelong connections and start building your network. Our studio connections, industry-trained tutors, Talent Development Team support and Aftercare programme will set you in the right direction for a successful career in video games.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Ranked 1st in the UK - and 9th in the world for Game Design and Development by The Rookies

Partnering with Epic Games - the first Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center in the UK and an Unreal Engine Academic Partner. Our certified tutors also run short courses for studios who want their staff to be trained in Unreal Engine

We’re a member of TIGA, the trade association for the UK video games industry, with the vision to make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games. We were shortlisted for a Best Educational Institution TIGA Award in 2021 and 2022

Industry feedback - receive industry-standard critique from an expert in their field. Previous studio partners for our game art course have included Climax Studios, Creative Assembly and Media Molecule

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

Professional input - our advisory board of experts, from the likes of PlayStation London Studio, Creative Assembly and Improbable, help develop and keep this degree relevant

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, Creative Assembly, Improbable and Framestore

Aftercare package - we'll help you polish your portfolio and find the right job, with access to our studios and showreel clinics for 12 months

Industry-standard facilities - you'll work in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as Unreal Engine 5, Maya and ZBrush

Flexibility - choose to study live online if you can’t travel or need a visa to study in the UK. The final 24 weeks are project based and can be organised around a part-time job or personal schedule

Recognised degree - graduate with a postgraduate MA qualification from the University of Kent which will boost your employability around the world.

Career opportunities

“London is now the largest cluster for games studios in Europe. In the next three years, Games London is expected to bring in a further £45m for games businesses and create an extra 270 jobs.” (source Film London)

You’ll graduate with a degree, a mix of strong creative, technical and soft skills, include communication and teamwork, and a killer portfolio put together with advice from tutors and industry professionals.

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Hamida
04 Apr 22

Best aspects are the vibe and overall atmosphere. And the modules that you get to work on are unique fun and beneficial. As well as helping you with making decisions after..Read more

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James
31 Mar 22

Learning the tools and techniques used within the industry has been amazing and brought me so far as an artist, also enabling me to develop speciality skills independently by..Read more

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree in Art and Design, Architecture, Computing or Engineering-related subjects. Applicants without a degree who have significant industry experience in game art or related creative subjects will be considered. Suitable applicants will be asked to submit a creative portfolio.

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Best aspects are the vibe and overall atmosphere. And the modules that you get to work on are unique fun and beneficial. As well as helping you with making decisions after...
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James
31 Mar 22
Learning the tools and techniques used within the industry has been amazing and brought me so far as an artist, also enabling me to develop speciality skills independently by...
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Escape Studios
190 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH United Kingdom
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