Originally established as a School of Science and Art back in 1891, Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) offers employment-focused education through seven different academic Schools. The School of Creative and Digital Industries covers a wide range of creative courses such as animation, audio and music, visual effects, game art, film and TV production, media production and computing. Its campus is located in the heart of the UK Film and TV Industry in High Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire. In 2021, BNU opened facilities at the world famous Pinewood Studio lot to offer its students an opportunity to experience how companies operate and try the technology used by industry professionals. Having access to a full working Animation & VFX lab with industry standard equipment gives students the practical experience and knowledge many production companies are looking for.