Course description
BSc (Hons) / MSci Technical Art for Games & VFX (Integrated Masters)
If you love video games, movies and animation, have a passion for problem solving, finding creative solutions and being part of a team, then Technical Art for Games and VFX is for you.
Technical Artists are the bridge between code and art, they are the people who innovate solutions, write scripts, use code and maths in software packages and game engines that enable artists to make great graphics or ensure that FX simulations not only look amazing but are efficient. Technical Artists are highly sought after in industry with great employment opportunities across games, animation and VFX.
Taught by industry professionals, you will learn to create tools, scripts and FX simulations, developing graphics and solving problems for teams in the games, visual effects and animation sectors. You will have the transferable skills to work and support teams in both technical and artistic capacities across different real-time and graphics production environments, such as virtual reality and virtual production.
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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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Programming for games & VFX production (30 credits)
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Proceduralism in 2D and 3D (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
Expenses
Fees for 2024 entry
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UK students: £9,250 per year
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International students: £17,995 per year