When I looked at different universities, Teesside stood out for the quality of its animation work and the number of graduates working in well-known studios.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
The course offered an optional work placement, where I could gain the exposure to the industry I needed, that would set me up for a role after graduating.
I had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.
The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
The course offered value for money – it’s got me where I am today, and without it I would not have been able to benefit from these fantastic opportunities.
I heard that Teesside was one of the best places to study visual effects so I visited an open day and that made my mind up.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
I now work as a nuclear defence manager for the Ministry of Defence, where I facilitate the production, design and maintenance of the current and future development of nuclear reactors
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
Shaun’s dream as a child was to create video games. He never thought it was possible until he completed his MSc at Teesside. Shaun has since worked on great films including Star Wars and Transformers. He lives in Florida.
The industry links at Teesside are so valuable in securing your first job out of university – which can be a scary prospect – but if you ask for it the help is there and always willingly given.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
It is one of the best universities in the world for creative industries and will continue to be so. Our lecturers were great at helping us succeed and linking us with industry.
I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.