Expand+This course is a fusion of art and technology designed to help students develop a good understanding of contemporary animation skills from narrative storytelling to visual effects and visualisation. There is a strong emphasis on drawing at an advance...

Hide-This course is a fusion of art and technology designed to help students develop a good understanding of contemporary animation skills from narrative storytelling to visual effects and visualisation. There is a strong emphasis on drawing at an advanced level as well as developing your individual creativity. You will develop a portfolio of work to gain access to higher education courses in animation and related disciplines. This course may enhance existing experience in art, design or other areas and enables progression to further qualifications. This course is also very useful for those who wish to re-enter a third level course after a break in study. Students who complete this course are eligible to apply to year two of a degree programme in art or design third level, higher education colleges, subject to availability of places. Students from this course may also participate in international projects for details see: http://galwaytofinland.wordpress.com/

How the course is taught
The course is delivered through ongoing projects and tutorials. Students are encouraged to become self-motivated and disciplined through ongoing academic achievement and tutor feedback.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+•FETAC Level 5 Award in Art or equivalent
•Interview
•Mature Applicants Welcome

When attending interview, applicants are requested to bring with them some evidence of their interest in Art. What we are looking for is primarily drawing from obse...

Hide-•FETAC Level 5 Award in Art or equivalent
•Interview
•Mature Applicants Welcome

When attending interview, applicants are requested to bring with them some evidence of their interest in Art. What we are looking for is primarily drawing from observation but also evidence of your interest in visual art or design. This can take many forms: notebooks, painting, photography, diaries, poetry, models or any other ideas. Please feel free to bring whatever you feel best represents you, your interests and abilities.