Course description
BSc (Hons) / MSci Character Creation for Animation, Games & VFX (Integrated Masters)
If you feel a passion for storytelling and creating characters with rich backstories that are a part of vast and detailed worlds… then this cutting-edge course is for you.
Taught by industry professionals, you will understand the character creation pipeline from concept to implementation, developing models, character rigs and FX. This will require work at all points in the production pipeline, including simulations of muscles, cloth and fur. You will have the transferable skills to work and support teams in both technical and artistic capacities across different outputs such as complex character simulations, and real-time and interactive production environments, such as virtual reality and other forms of interactive entertainment.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Minimum academic requirements for UK students
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GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent
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GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
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Have or be predicted to pass a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (32 UCAS points). Conditional offers are based on individuals' predicted grades up to a maximum of 120 UCAS points.
Academic requirements for international students (non-UK)
We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world.
Undergraduate applicants will usually need good high school grades and an undergraduate portfolio.
Portfolio submission
Once we receive your UCAS application, you’ll be invited to submit an online portfolio of your work. We take students who have the talent to succeed, and we know the best way to judge this is not necessarily by just a set of academic grades. Our tutors will review your portfolio to determine whether we can offer you a place.
Your portfolio can be submitted to your applicant portal in the form of an online link (e.g. ArtStation, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.). You can also include an optional supporting statement (written, video or audio) to be reviewed with your portfolio.
English language requirements
All our courses are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree.
Please visit the Escape Studios website for more information.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
BSc (Hons) / MSci degree awarded by Coventry University.
Training Course Content
First year (level 4)
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Art direction and visual language (15 credits)
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Introduction to 3D graphics (15 credits)
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Introduction to technical scripting (15 credits)
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Worldbuilding (15 credits)
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Introduction to games design (15 credits)
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Character control (15 credits)
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Real-time FX (15 credits)
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Interactive - jam group project (15 credits)
Second year (level 5)
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Character creation (30 credits)
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Technical direction (30 credits)
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Specialism (15 credits)
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Industry studio project (45 credits)
Third year (level 6)
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Advanced specialism (30 credits)
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Professional practice (30 credits)
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Professional studio project (60 credits)
Fourth year (level 7) - integrated masters students only
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Creative technology research and development (30 credits)
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Commercial studio project (60 credits)
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Business of innovation (30 credits)
Why choose Escape Studios
Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
First Unreal Authorised Training Center in the UK