Making the most of an open day

What is an open day? 

Open days are your opportunity to get to know Escape Studios beyond our prospectus. They're your chance to stop by our studios in North Greenwich, meet current students, and get a feel for the community that might become your home for the next three or four years. 

Never been to an open day before? Don’t worry – the Escape Studios Team have written this blog to give you some tips on how to make the most out of your booking! 

Plan the day  

An Escape Studios open day isn’t a set of lectures designed to send you to sleep. In fact, we want you to make the day your own! Drop in and out of creative talks, chat to as many people as you can and tour our studio-like campus.  

Once you’ve booked, you should be able to access the schedule online in advance so you can choose talks and drop-in sessions which are relevant to you. If you’d rather just show up and go with the flow, no problem! Our Applicant Advisors and Student Ambassadors will be on hand to support you throughout the day.  

Talk to tutors  

You can ask our tutors everything you want to know about the course you're interested in, from software and module material to industry projects and career pathways.  

Drop in to the tutor Q&A to ask all your burning questions and hear from industry experts from a variety of professions, specialisms and educational backgrounds.  

Get a student’s perspective 

Which societies should you get involved with? What do our students most enjoy about Escape Studios? What’s the best thing to do in the area?  

Our Student Ambassadors will be there to give you honest opinions – from courses and modules to student life and accommodation.  

Receive top tips for your portfolio 

Curious about putting together a show-stopping portfolio for your application? 

Don't forget to visit our portfolio station. This is your opportunity to receive helpful guidance on creating a portfolio from our team, with advice on how much to include, what our tutors and Admissions Team are looking for, and how to put together a portfolio of work you're proud of. 

Check out our student work 

Our students produce award-winning group and individual projects, and they build a lively and creative community. We'll be showcasing a few of the projects that our students have created across Animation, Games, VFX, Concept Art and Motion Graphics. 

Plus, you'll get an insight into the skills and software our degrees equip you with. Get inspired about what you could create at Escape! 

Prepare some questions  

Ask the questions that matter to you – whether it’s portfolio advice, accommodation or finance-related queries, we’ll have the experts on hand to give you the answers. Our friendly Admissions Team will be available to answer your enquiries throughout the day, so keep an eye out for them. 

No question is a silly one, especially not when it comes to a big decision like studying for a degree. 

Check out our campus 

Picture yourself working in our studios and ask questions about our hardware. Check out the breakout spaces where you’ll get stunning views of London, as well as the kitchen where you can enjoy a well-deserved coffee break in between your classes!  

Our space is designed to mirror a real studio, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to step foot into your dream career. 

Get some freebies 

Leave with a stylish tote bag and a designed Escape Studios notebook, and grab some free snacks whilst you’re here.  

Most importantly... 

Have fun! An open day is your chance to put yourself in the picture and discover your creative escape. 

Haven’t booked yet? Check out our upcoming open days to secure your spot, choosing from either online or in-person.