3D Modelling & Animation - Letterkenny
There are many production pipelines in industry that require content developed for specific purposes. Game assets will differ from feature animation for example; SFX and compositing assets will differ from architectural visualisation. This course however reconciles these forms of content creation and teaches the similarities and differences in creating for each.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Design related Honours degree (Level 8), or an equivalent qualification. Non-degree graduates (diploma/certificate), who have significant work experience in a related design industry may be eligible to apply. LYIT recognises that life and work experience counts, and operates a comprehensive Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) scheme.
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Masters degrees at LYIT and in institutes and universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Animation Companies
Games Industry
Live Action/Special Effects
AR and VR Content Development
Architectural Visualisation
Advertising
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
3D Modeler
Texture artist
Architectural Visualiser
Animator/Graphic Designer
Further information
20
EU Fees: €3,000
Non-EU Fees: €10,000
Year Five
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
9
Concept Art for 3D Mandatory 10 5
3D Modelling and Sculpting Mandatory 10 5
Texturing and Rendering Mandatory 10 5
10
Rigging and Animation Mandatory 5 3
Work Based Learning Mandatory 5 0
Final Project (Asset Integration) Mandatory 20 10
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209
Head of Department Nollaig Crombie
Email: nollaig.crombie@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6203