Expand+Animators specialise in TV, Film creation for 2D and 3D animated productions. Animators also work in games development and design.

The course is designed to prepare learners for a professional career in animation and related fields. Learners stud...

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The course is designed to prepare learners for a professional career in animation and related fields. Learners study fundamental skills and develop their knowledge using both traditional techniques and the latest computer technology. Area’s studied include :

Animation Principles, Experimental Animation, Stop Motion Animation, Life Drawing, 2D Digital Animation, 3D Digital Animation, Special Effects, Compositing, Film and Critical Studies, Layout, Scriptwriting, Character Design and Storyboarding.

Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...

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The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.

Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.

Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Expand+YEAR 1
Animation Foundation (QQI Level 5), Animation Drawing,
Painting, Design Skills, Image Processing, Computer
Illustrated Graphics, Life Drawing, Drama, Sculpture, Work
Experience, Communications.

YEARS 2 & 3 (HND in Animation)
Principles...

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Animation Foundation (QQI Level 5), Animation Drawing,
Painting, Design Skills, Image Processing, Computer
Illustrated Graphics, Life Drawing, Drama, Sculpture, Work
Experience, Communications.

YEARS 2 & 3 (HND in Animation)
Principles of Animation, Applied Animation, Life Drawing,
Anatomical Drawing, Contextual and Cultural Referencing,
Visual Communication, Ideas Generation and Development,
Drawing Techniques, Model Making , Video Production, Digital
Media, 2D, 3D and Time-based Digital Applications, Project
Design, Professional Practice, Digital Image Creation, Critical
Study, Communication with Images, 3D Computer Modelling
and Animation.

Expand+Career opportunities
Animation studio production, Illustration, Graphic Design, Film, Television, Multimedia, Advertising, Computer Games Industry. Graduates have gained employment in Irish companies such as Brown Bag, Boulder Media, Tree House Repu...

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Animation studio production, Illustration, Graphic Design, Film, Television, Multimedia, Advertising, Computer Games Industry. Graduates have gained employment in Irish companies such as Brown Bag, Boulder Media, Tree House Republic, Studio PowWow, Jam Media, Magpie 6 Media, Giant Creative & Glue VFX.

Progression to Degree level
If students complete HND with a merit profile they are eligible to apply for a one year top up Degree in CDCFE (BA Hons in Animation awarded by the University of Wolverhampton) or advanced entry to BA (Hons) Animation, IADT Dun Laoghaire and BCFE Ballyfermot.