​CYBERJAYA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Visual Effects Scene training centre HKVFX, a partner of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), announced a strategic alliance with Escape Studios, Europe’s premier visual effects academy which is a part of Pearson College London, to raise the level of artists’ skills in Malaysia.

Aimed at developing high-level industry practitioners and raising their mastery of visual effects to work with current technology, the agreement will see trainers from Escape Studios visiting HKVFX to train educators and students. Students from HKVFX may also be sent to Escape Studios for further training. The collaboration sets the groundwork for local students to receive qualifications from Pearson College London.

“As the Visual Effects, Animation and Games industry is growing at a rapid pace, employers are constantly seeking skilled artists to cope with the increasing workload,” says Hussin Khan, Master Trainer at HKVFX. “Workforce is the number one concern when it comes to business expansion, and thus, we aim to create skilled artists to meet the demands of studios worldwide.”

“Escape Studios have been producing studio-ready talent in the UK since 2002, and we have over 4000 ‘Escapees’ working across the world in the creative sector,” shares Ian Palmer, Director of Escape Studios. “We look forward to working with HKVFX to further develop workforce capacity in Malaysia and the surrounding region.”

The strategic alliance announcement was witnessed by Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, Director of Creative Content & Technologies at MDEC.  He shared, “Malaysia shows massive potential in the creative content industry. Based on MDEC’s internal analysis, by 2020, the creative content Industry will provide 11,000 jobs requiring this skillset.”

About HKVFX

HKVFX is an accredited training academy, headed by Hussin Khan, who was previously attached to the Academy Award winning Visual Effects and Animation Studio, Rhythm & Hues. The academy provides reskilling and upskilling programs for the Creative Industry with the support from Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

About Escape Studio

Escape Studios, part of Pearson College London, is Europe's premier Visual Effects Academy that creates world-class, studio-ready talents. They offer undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses in Visual Effects (VFX), Game Art, Animation and Motion Graphics.

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