Unreal Engine for Film and TV (evening - online)
Unreal Engine for Film and TV (evening - online)
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Course details
Location
Start date
29th April 2025
23rd June 2025
Duration
12 evening classes over 6 weeks
Contact Time
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 7:00pm - 10:00pm BST
Fees
£1999
Course overview
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), exploring filmmaking tools. It's designed for students and professionals who want to unlock the potential of Unreal to transform their work in film or TV production. You’ll explore UE5’s capabilities for creating cinematic experiences - studying the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced modules.
UE5 tools can take your movies to the next level, you can create breathtaking digital sets. From photoreal sets to unique landscapes and worlds – there are no limits. It offers Hollywood-grade cinematic tools and lighting systems. With UE5’s real-time environment, you can make changes and see the results immediately. This course will introduce you to tools that can supercharge your movie and filmmaking workflows. No prior experience is needed, and all classes are taught live online. This allows for lots of interaction with your tutor and fellow students.
Why choose this course
Shaun Foster (MFA) is the course leader. Shaun is a Professor of 3D Digital Design, with over 20 years of experience in 3D graphics and interactive educational design.
Introduction to Unreal Engine - From pre-visualization to post-production, filmmakers are leveraging UE5’s capabilities. This course gives a comprehensive journey into the world of filmmaking with Unreal Engine 5.
Fast-track learning – studying an evening online course allows you to learn new skills quickly, in a fast-paced online environment.
Flexibility – study live online and in the evening, to fit the course around your professional and personal life.
Course modules
Intro to Epic Launcher
Unreal Engine Marketplace
Creating Projects & Levels
User Interface (UI) & Navigation
Manipulating Objects/Actors
Importing 3D Meshes
Creating collisions
Setting LODs
What is a Material?
What is PBR?
The Material Editor
Creating Basic Materials
The most used Expression Nodes
Master Material vs Material Instances
Texture Guidelines
Animating Materials
Class project
Lighting Methods in UE5
Light Terminology
Types of Lights & Mobility
Viewport Modes
Post Process Volume
Lumen vs Path Tracing
Indoor and Outdoor Lighting setups
Environment Light Mixer
Creating Landscapes & Foliage
The Level Sequencer
Cine Camera Actor
Keyframing
Creating Sequences/Shots/Takes
Camera Rig Rail & Crane
Basic Character Animation
Movie Render Queue (MRQ)
CVARs (console variables)
Render setup
What is Blueprint?
Exploring Content Examples
Level Blueprint vs Blueprint Class
Creating interactions
Changing materials with Blueprint
Creating an array tool with Blueprint
Creating self-running animations
Creating dynamic assets
Converting Cascade to Niagara FX
Creating your first Niagara FX
Creating a custom Niagara FX
Creating SubUV Animation
Using Mesh renderer
Creating Particle lights
Controlling FX simulations
Introduction to Niagara fluids
Introduction to Liquid simulation
More information
Minimum requirements
We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English (we recommend a B2 level)
Feel comfortable using a computer.
If you’d like to discuss your circumstances before applying, contact us!
You will need:
Participants need to install Unreal Engine 5.5
Participants will need to ensure their machine can run UE 5.5
Dual monitor setup is recommended
A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet.
A computer microphone and webcam
Note-taking materials.
If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.
To apply, complete the relevant online application form linked below:
Our Admissions Team will get in touch to take you through the next steps.
If you have any questions about your application or our entry requirements, get in touch!
As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Fees
Live online: £1999
Payment plans
We offer payment plan options for all courses. Following an initial deposit at registration stage, your chosen payment plan will break down your remaining fees into up to three instalments, to be paid before the end of the course.
Visit our admissions page for any questions about fees, funding and payment plans.
We pack a lot into each class of our evening courses, to be able to offer a learning option that is more flexible and fits in with your personal and work life. This means that contact time with your tutors will be intense learning and hands on. To make the most of this course, we recommend that you spend at least 10 hours working on your projects or practising your new skills in your own time each week.
Unreal Engine
You’ll leave with an Escape Studios Certificate of Achievement, and new technical skills that can be used to enhance your career in film/tv.
Read some of our animation Escapee success stories.
Check out our Careers Guide for more information about career opportunities and progression routes.
Why Escape Studios?
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Meet our industry-experienced tutors
Our tutors have industry experience and are experts in their fields, including certified trainers for Unreal Engine, Autodesk and Houdini. They've worked at studios such as Walt Disney, EA and Framestore, on credits including Doctor Strange, Kingsman and Bond: Spectre.
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