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Animation & Illustration - 3D

PLC Post Leaving Cert
ANIM6 6M5545
Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
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Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

It is desirable that students have a prior qualification (QQI Level 5 or equivalent) in the Art/Design area. Applicants without an existing qualification will be required to demonstrate that they have the required aptitude and skills for this course. When called for interview all applicants will be asked to present a portfolio of their work.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Successful students will have a strong portfolio that will direct them towards employment; or enable them to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of colleges in Ireland and further afield.

For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit our website. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

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Further information

Course commences September 2023.

Maintenance Grants
Students attending the College may be entitled to maintenance grants. Conditions for eligibility are the same as those for university or Institute of Technology students. Contact the college for more information, or full information and application details may be obtained from www.susi.ie.

Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Yes

Yes

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The Animation industry in Ireland is vibrant and growing and has been identified as an area in which there are significant skills gaps.

This course will develop strong skills in the area of computerised animation; 3D design and modelling; and developing animation sequences and stories. Students will be equipped with the ‘digital toolbox’ to enhance opportunities to enter the creative digital industry.

This course is also suitable for previous graduates of other visual courses (photography, graphic design, web design, multimedia etc.) who feel the need to improve their digital skills and familiarise themselves with industry standard software for returning to the workforce.

Graduates of the course will be ready for entry-level positions in the computerised animation industry.

Animation Drawing
Scriptwriting for Animation
Drawing
Animating Characters in 3D Skills
Graphics and Animation
Computer Illustration Graphics
Editing Practice and Techniques
Personal and Professional Development
Team Leadership

6M5545 - Cartoon Animation.

Certification: NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Cartoon Animation 6M5545.

Online www.stillorgancollege.ie
or
College Office
Stillorgan College of FE,
Tel: 01 288 0704
email: admin@stillorgancollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Stillorgan
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider