Animation, Film and Games Courses

Why choose us?

Our animation, film and games degrees give you the creative, technical and professional experience needed to succeed in the creative industry. 

You’ll develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed for careers in animation, film and games. Your studies will focus on core creative and technical skills, from 2D and 3D animation to filmmaking, editing, VFX, game prototyping and digital storytelling.

Working on practical projects and collaborations, you’ll develop a strong portfolio and a final major piece (such as a film, game or animated short) that showcases your individual style and professional skills.

Studio and facilities

MDX Studios gives you a working studio on campus, with professional crew support and industry-level production facilities. As part of Screen London Barnet, you’ll study in one of north London’s fastest-growing creative production hubs.

Our world-class creative studios and workshops give you access to the same technology used by professional artists and production teams. You’ll have access to:

• Animation studios with over 30 high-end workstations, stop-motion capture booths and professional software including Maya, Adobe Creative Suite and Dragonframe.
• Games and visual effects labs with motion-capture facilities, VR/AR tools, and industry-standard software such as Unity, Unreal Engine and ZBrush.
• Film and television production suites with green-screen studios, HD cameras, lighting rigs and sound recording equipment.
• Digital media workshops and editing suites for 3D modelling, compositing, colour grading and post-production.
• Technical support and equipment hire, helping you bring your creative projects from concept to screen.

Arts and creative industries facilities

Industry experience and partnerships

Our courses are designed to reflect how work is produced in animation studios, film sets and games companies. You’ll:

• Work on live or industry-informed briefs that mirror real production workflows
• Collaborate with tutors and guest-lecturers such as animators, directors, editors, game designers and producers who have contributed to major film and game titles.
• Take part in screenings, showcases and opportunities to submit work to festivals or competitions, where appropriate.
• Learn how to pitch ideas, give and receive feedback and collaborate across disciplines, so you develop not just craft but the mindset of a professional.

This focus on professional practice helps you understand what it’s like to work in creative industries while you’re still studying.

News

• Screen London Barnet: pioneering alliance launched at Brent Cross to boost film production and jobs across the Borough
• MDX at forefront as creative industries and higher education work to improve pathways into film industry
• As a director, keep looking, keep listening, ask what’s the thing that’s going to bring this film alive and do that.
• Triple win for MDX short films at RTS London Student TV awards

Careers and employability

Graduates from our animation, film and games programmes progress into roles such as:

• Game designer, level designer or 3D artist
• Film maker, editor, cinematographer or VFX artist
• Animator for film, TV or games
• Motion-capture technician or post-production specialist
• Creative technologist in immersive media or screen-based industries

Our alumni have progressed to studios and companies linked to productions like Avatar, Happy Feet, games like Dead Space, and major visual-effects houses.

Your degree will also help you build transferable skills in project management, collaboration, communication and problem solving, which are valued across the wider creative and digital sectors.

Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from tailored careers support, workshops on applications and interviews and employer networking events from our Employability and Careers Service to help you plan your future career. 

Your career and job opportunities