One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
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.
My time at Teesside made me more confident in my work. It got me started with my contact network, which has been invaluable in the process of getting to where I am now.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
My degree gave me the skills I needed for my career, from problem-solving in Maya to using other software at the university that I later used in my current job.
I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.
I had an amazing few years at Teesside. Everything I did led me to where I am now.
Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
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
I loved my course. I loved the fact it was very hands-on especially the News Days module. And I found that the teachers were very helpful throughout my studies.
Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.
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.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
I had a lot of support from the placement and careers service. They often ran lectures on tips for CVs, interviews and networking sites such as LinkedIn.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
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.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
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.
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.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
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.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.
The skills I gained at Teesside were invaluable.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
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.