The Art of Video Games

Create the games you want to play

Video games are evolving and growing across all devices, making it an exciting time to study and work in the industry, with over 28,000 people making games professionally in the UK (source: TIGA) Games tools and skills can also be applied to lots of other industries, including VFX, virtual production, architecture, real-time immersive media (theme parks and entertainment) or even the medical and engineering professions. The opportunities are endless.

Designed with industry experts from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, this course develops your creative, technical, and professional skills. Learn from tutors with experience from EA, Rebellion, and Jagex while specialising in areas like advanced modelling, lighting, texturing, real-time FX, and foliage. Attend hands-on tutorials at our industry-standard London studios, learn in-demand skills and tools and build industry connections. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of high-quality work, ready to apply to work on your dream game.

Why choose this course


+ Ranked 1st in the world for Production Excellence in Immersive Media by The Rookies


+ Based in London - home of some to the best video games studios in the world


+ Partnership with Epic Games - the first Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center in the UK and an Unreal Engine Academic Partner.


+ 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.


+ 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 Creative Assembly, Epic Games, Playground Games, Rare and Rockstar Games


+ Study in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as Unreal Engine


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


+ Specialism - tutors will help you to choose from advanced modelling, advanced lighting, advanced texturing and materials, real-time FX and foliage.

Your creative career starts this autumn, at the UK's leading school of Animation, Games and VFX.

Escape Studios are an East London-based creative school with a difference. All courses are designed and delivered by industry experts, to ensure you're ready to enter the workplace with a portfolio bursting full of original and professional designs.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience through collaborations with world-class partners like DNEG, Framestore, MPC, and Epic Games.

Escape Studios are 1st in the UK for Production Excellence in Immersive Media, 2nd in the UK for Production Excellence in Console Games, and a top UK Creative School (Rookies 2025). They're also proud to have a bright, ambitious alumni who have gone on to work on immensely successful projects including: The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water.

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