Undergraduate taster days

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 level design in Unreal Engine:

• Game Art

• Game Design

The tech of art and characters with Python in Maya and Houdini:

• Character Creation

• Programming

• 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 2025 taster days are the following dates:

  • Saturday 10th May

  • Wednesday 9th July

  • Wednesday 29th October

  • Saturday 6th December

  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.

• Please let us know at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk if you require any support or physical adjustments in order to access our studios, no later than five 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.

• For eligible undergraduate applicants, we offer a travel expense bursary to reimburse travel costs of up to £75 to attend open days, applicant days and taster days.