Scholarships for twelve aspiring Visual Effects artists have been put up for grabs by computer graphics academy Escape Studios for its visual effects (VFX) course. Thanks to new funding from the Skillset Film Skills Fund, twelve individuals will receive 100 per cent subsidised places on the prestigious course. At the end of the course the attendees will go on a four-week industry placement, also funded by the investment.
Dominic Davenport, CEO at Escape Studios said This is a fantastic opportunity for twelve talented and enthusiastic individuals to take their first steps to securing a place in the computer graphics industry. It can take years to develop the skills these lucky students will be taught in a matter of months, and we are looking for those with a passion for computer graphics and a desire to succeed.
Neil Peplow, Director of Film at Skillset, the training body for the UK creative industries, said: Our research shows that the industry needs more highly trained new entrants in the crucial field of visual effects. The UK attracts high levels of international productions choosing to do their post-production here because of the exceptional quality of our workforce. Schemes like this will help ensure that this continues."
The Skillset Visual Effects course will offer a combination of practical training and industry work experience, providing participants not only with an education but with the skills and confidence to secure future employment. Participants will receive training in the use of Maya and Nuke and learn all of the camera tracking, lighting and compositing skills needed to create fully integrated visual effects shots to a professional standard.
Davenport continues, Its critical that people who attend Escape Studios not only learn key skills but know how to turn these skills into a professional career. Too often education is simply an accumulation of knowledge, with little indication of how skills can be transferred into the real world of work. Thats why attendees on the Skillset course receive eighteen weeks of solid contact time with Escapes industry experienced tutors, and also get out into the world of work afterwards with a four week placement. This allows graduates to see whats required by post production houses, and build useful contacts in the industry.
Stephen Tew took part in last years Skillset VFX course, and now works at Framestore. Getting on the Escape Studios course really helped accelerate my career. It gave me a host of skills that could take years to learn otherwise, and helped me secure my current employment.
The course starts on 28th September and runs for 18 weeks followed by the month long placement, with a three week break over Christmas and New Year. Potential applicants should visit the Skillset page on Escape Studios website: www.escapestudios.com/skillset
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