3D Animation - with Portfolio Preparation
The course will develop the artistic and technical skills that are involved in creating characters, stories and worlds using advanced digital technologies. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital design, storytelling, animation principles as well as how to build, light and compose animation sequences and stories.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in Animation. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year.
Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On completion, students will have a strong portfolio of work that will facilitate their progression to a range of advanced courses, including:
IADT DL847 3D Animation
NCAD AD222 Interaction Design
DCU DC133 Multimedia
MTU MT811 Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design
ATU AU617 Animation and Game Design [Galway Campus]
TUS US802 Animation and Illustration [Athlone Campus]
TUS US805 Digital Animation [Clonmel Campus]
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit the CAO website via link below (QQI FET Links to CAO Courses). Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Further information
Course commences September 2024
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, we are implementing a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the upcoming academic year. All charges, excluding a nominal, non-refundable, registration charge of €50, will be waived.
Maintenance Grants
Students attending the College may be entitled to maintenance grants. Conditions for eligibility are the same as those for university or Institute of Technology students. Contact the college for more information, or full information and application details may be obtained from www.susi.ie.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie.
Apply to college via link below.
This course is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the Animation industry, but who may not have the drawing skills required to pursue a more-traditional Animation course.
3 Dimensional Computer Graphics
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation (Maya)
Animation Layout Design
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Desktop Multimedia Audio Production
Digital Editing
Animation Drawing Studies
Scriptwriting
Digital Movie Processing
5M5048 - Creative Media.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media 5M5048.
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