Film & Animation
This course challenges your natural creativity for film and animation by tailoring assignments to your specific passions and interests. The course could see you filming your own music video, producing a real film trailer for a fictitious film of your own creation and even shooting your own short film on a topic of your choice.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
It is desirable that students have a prior qualification (QQI Level 5 or equivalent) in the broad 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.
Further information
Course commencement date: 07/09/2026.
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie
Apply online. See "Application Weblink" above.
This course challenges your natural creativity for film and animation by tailoring assignments to your specific passions and interests. The course could see you filming your own music video, producing a real film trailer for a fictitious film of your own creation and even shooting your own short film on a topic of your choice. Along with scriptwriting, drawing, 3D modelling and animation and 2D animation software you will have the tools and opportunity to really inhabit your own creative space with the view to creating a real and valuable portfolio of work in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
Erasmus+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
Certification: NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Cartoon Animation 6M5545.
Animation Drawing
Scriptwriting for Animation
Drawing
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
Graphics and Animation
Computer Illustration Graphics
Editing Practice and Techniques
Personal and Professional Development
Communications
6M5545 - Cartoon Animation.
Dublin College Stillorgan,
Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 P861
t: 01 288 0704
e: info@stillorgancfe.ie