Meet your tutors
Meet the Escape Studios team
They know exactly what skills and experience you'll need to kick-start your career. Best of all, they'll teach you real-world tips and tricks, as well as the latest industry software and techniques, throughout your programme of study.
Dr. Ian Palmer
Dean, Escape Studios
Dr. Ian joined Escape Studios in 2015 to lead the development of their degrees in VFX, animation and games. Working with professionals at the top of their field and current and recent students, he has developed and tested new approaches to supporting learning in this area, sharing the practice both internally and externally through invited presentations and papers. Read full profile
Mark Spevick
Head of 3D VFX
Davi Stein
Head of 2D VFX
Simon Fenton
Head of Games
Alex Williams
Head of Animation
Thiago Maia
Head of Motion Graphics
Francesca Adams
Storyboard Artist
Christian Avigini
Games Tutor
Amedeo Beretta
VFX Tutor
Andrew Brassington
Programme Director
Michael Davies
Animation Tutor
Clement Gharini
Cinematography Tutor
Allar Kaasik
Compositing Tutor
Jonathan McFall
3D Tutor
Bob Thompson
Animation Production Tutor
Gideon Corby
VFX Tutor (part-time courses)
Centre for Industry Engagement Team
Ben Hughes
CIE Director, Vice Principal and Law Tutor
Frances Trought
Deputy Vice Principal, Talent Development
Andy Ware
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Andrew Brassington
Programme Director
Paul Evans
Degree Apprenticeship Lead
Anita Gribble
Industry Engagement
Nathalie Peach
Business School Tutor
Rachel Ruff
Alumni Relations Manager
Technology Enhanced Learning and Learning Resources Team
Jade Mountain
Head of Digital Content Delivery
Danny O'Connor
E-Learning Consultant
Jasvinder Sahota
Multi-media Officer
Chris Wares
Head of Library Services