Expand+Applicants will be expected to have a relevant BTEC HND with a minimum of 10 merits or an equivalent HETAC qualification. Applicants will be expected to submit online links to their animation work from the last three years maximum prior to interview....

Hide-Applicants will be expected to have a relevant BTEC HND with a minimum of 10 merits or an equivalent HETAC qualification. Applicants will be expected to submit online links to their animation work from the last three years maximum prior to interview.

Students who have completed a FETAC Level 6 Animation will be considered if their work meets the criteria and standard for HND. This will be discussed at interview.

If you are over 21, relevant work experience in animation or in related fields will also be taken into consideration. Your work will be assessed based on portfolio and interview.

An employer’s/college reference is essential.

All applicants should show an aptitude and commitment to the subject matter and to an intense degree year.

Expand+CDCFE is now offering 1-year top-up Honour degree programmes in Animation from the University of Wolverhampton (UK).

The course has been developed by the coordinator and tutors to be relevant to our students, the growing national animation indust...

Hide-CDCFE is now offering 1-year top-up Honour degree programmes in Animation from the University of Wolverhampton (UK).

The course has been developed by the coordinator and tutors to be relevant to our students, the growing national animation industry, and its impact at home and abroad. The course is taught by industry professionals with further visiting further visiting industry guest lectures and workshops during the year.

These programmes are offered as part of our evening and day-time self-financing education provision. Learners will not qualify for a grant but they will qualify for other social welfare allowances. The cost of the programme will be €3,500 Euro, to be paid in 3 different instalments.

Structure of the course: 12 hours tuition minimum per week, over three evenings per week. Access and facilities outside those hours will be provided for students to carry out project work on their own. All participants are also required to undertake a professional placement outside the programme delivery time. This is an intense and self-directed programme, where the students are encouraged to produce quality work that can compete at major festivals.