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Undergraduate taster days

Studio classroom with students working on computers and a tutor at the front

Test drive our undergraduate degrees

Our taster days are a perfect intro to our degrees in Animation, Games, VFX, Concept Art and Motion Graphics.

Why join an undergraduate taster day?

Take a seat in our studios and be taught by some of our expert tutors using industry software
Get a feel of what it's really like to study at Escape Studios
Meet other students who are interested in the creative industries
Find out if your chosen discipline is right for you.

Note: we have studio space for prospective students only at our tasters. If you are a parent/carer, open days are a great option for you to visit.

DATE

Spring 2025

TIME

10:00am - 1:00pm

LOCATION

6 Mitre Passage, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0ER

Next taster spring 2025

Additional information

When you arrive, we will provide a short welcome talk before you head into the studios and get stuck into your session. There will also be a short break halfway through the session.

When you book your place, we will assign you to a group based on your indicated subject of interest and tutor availability. The sessions are currently split as follows.

3D modelling and animation activity with Maya:

3D Animation
VFX
Motion Graphics

2D drawing and animation activity using Toon Boom Harmony and Wacom tablets:

2D Animation
Concept Art and Experience Design

Video game art and props in Unreal Engine:

Game Art

Video Game design with programming in Unreal Engine:

Game Design
Programming

The tech of art and characters in Unreal Engine:

Character Creation
Technical Art

If you prefer to try a different session to your original booking, please let us know as soon as possible. It may not be possible to switch on the day as some sessions do sell out.

Who can attend?
The content at our undergraduate taster day is for students aged 16 or over. We only have space for prospective students in the studios. If you are a parent/carer, our undergraduate open days are a great option for you to visit.
When will the next taster day be?
Our 2024 taster day dates:
- Saturday 11th May
- Saturday 13th July
- Saturday 5th October
- Saturday 30th November
Tickets for each event will be released around 6-8 weeks ahead of the event date. If your preferred date is not yet open for booking, sign up for updates.

Spaces are limited in our studios. Please book early to avoid disappointment and cancel your booking if you can't make it, so someone else can use the slot.

Let us know if you require any support or adjustments in order to access our venue no later than 5 working days before the activity. We will make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Please aim to arrive around 15 minutes before the start to allow time for check in.
Our studios are on the 6th, 10th and 11th floors, so you will need to be comfortable using a lift.