Animation - Letterkenny
This programme is designed to provide students interested in Art & Design with an opportunity to study various subject areas before choosing a specialised field to pursue the career of their dreams. Students study common modules and have the flexibility to amend their area of specialisation after their first semester of study, subject to space availability.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
3 Years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants wishing to transfer onto this programme will typically have successfully completed Semester 1 in Year 1 of the AU234 Design (Common Entry) programme or hold a Level 6 Higher Certificate in a related programme. Standard applicants will present a qualification at an appropriate level on the National Framework of Qualifications. Non-standard applicants must present equivalent Higher Education awards, i.e., those with the necessary number of ECTS credits and/or appropriate learning outcomes.
No portfolio or alternative assessment is required to enter this course.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
The main employers are:
• Advertising
• Animation Companies
• Games Industry
• Live Action/Special Effects
Graduate careers typically include:
• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Character Design
• Environment Designer
• Special Effects Artist
• Storyboard Artist
Progression
Students who successfully complete three years of study can continue for one extra year to obtain a Level 8 honours degree by joining Year 4 of the Level 8 programme – BA (Hons) Animation.
Further information
Total Fees EU: €2,500.
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Total Fees Non-EU: €12,000
Fees shown are per annum.
Course Overview
This programme is for students progressing from AU234 Design (Common Entry) who wish to specialise in Animation from Semester 2 of their studies.
AU234 Design (Common Entry) allows students to study common modules before choosing a specialist degree award options:
• Animation
• Graphic Design and Illustration
• Film and Media Promotion
• Fashion Design with Promotion
This programme is designed to provide students interested in Art & Design with an opportunity to study various subject areas before choosing a specialised field to pursue the career of their dreams. Students study common modules and have the flexibility to amend their area of specialisation after their first semester of study, subject to space availability.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Animation is designed to allow you to specialise in animation production. Animation is a vast art form, it is used to entertain, educate and instruct. This course is designed to allow you to gain both industry knowledge and experience while allowing you the time and space needed to hone your craft and produce your own animated film, tv series ideas.
Year 1 - Modules:
Semester 1
• Visual Enquiry
• Communications & Creative Process
• Visual & Material Culture 1
• Programme Fundamentals
Semester 2
• Animation Principles
• Narrative & Visual Storytelling
• Drawing Studies
• Visual & Material Culture 2
Year 2 - Modules:
Semester 1
• Animation Production Skills 1
• Drawing & Design 1
• Animation History I
• Personal Film Project
Semester 2
• Animation Production Skills 2
• Drawing and Design 2
• Animation History II
• Animation Practice
Year 3 - Modules:
Semester 1
• Animation Production
• Compositing & Visual Effects
• Animation & Contemporary Culture
Semester 2
• Contemporary Theory
• Professional Animation Practice (E)
• Work Placement (E)
E = Elective.
Department of Design & Creative Media
Lorna Ross
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 9186135
E: lorna.ross@atu.ie