Expand+For applicants under 23 years of age, entry onto our programme is based upon a course interview and achieving a minimum of:

5 O6/H7 grades, to include maths and a language (English, Irish or another language) in your Leaving Certificate

Or QQI ...

Hide-For applicants under 23 years of age, entry onto our programme is based upon a course interview and achieving a minimum of:

5 O6/H7 grades, to include maths and a language (English, Irish or another language) in your Leaving Certificate

Or QQI Level 6 / QQI Level 7 in Film/Media or similar field.

We will assess on a case by case basis applicants from Level 4 or above BTEC awards for advanced entry.

Additional Criteria
Applications from those (including visiting students) whose first language is not English should include an original or certified true copy of one of the following:

TOEFL Paper based 570 with a TWE (test of written English) score of 4.5.
Computer based 233 with a score of 4.5 in the essay.
Internet based 90 with a written score of 21.
Cambridge Proficiency Grade C.
Cambridge Advanced Grade A.
IELTS Academic Version 6.5 with no individual band below 6

Students who do not satisfy Pulse College’s English language requirements for direct entry will be required to take an English language preparatory course before commencing studies.

In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including February 2022.

Expand+How to Apply
Applicants must apply to Griffith College directly online using the Apply Online facility. All applicants will have to complete an interview with Pulse College.

Applicants under 23 years of age will need to upload a copy of the follo...

Hide-How to Apply
Applicants must apply to Griffith College directly online using the Apply Online facility. All applicants will have to complete an interview with Pulse College.

Applicants under 23 years of age will need to upload a copy of the following;

Photo I.D. (passport/driving licence)
GNIB card if applicable
Leaving Certificate/High School Diploma Results

Applicants over 23 years of age (mature applicants) will be asked for a copy of the following;
Photo I.D (passport/driving licence)
GNIB card if applicable

Expand+Overview
Take the first step to becoming a professional animator.

This Degree in Animation (QQI Level 6) is taught by leaders in creative media education, Pulse College, and allows students to take their first steps to becoming professional anima...

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Take the first step to becoming a professional animator.

This Degree in Animation (QQI Level 6) is taught by leaders in creative media education, Pulse College, and allows students to take their first steps to becoming professional animators.

Why study Animation at Griffith College?
Our partnered Certificate in Animation is available on both a full, and part-time basis over a one or two-year period and is taught on campus at Pulse College. This course covers the full range of topics from pre-production, production, and post-production in 2D and 3D animation, as well as the theory behind animation to create an in-depth understanding of the work you do and give you the best opportunity to break into the dynamic, and creative animation industry.

Students will gain experience in all the fundamentals of animation from 2D animation techniques to 3D modelling to storyboarding to Comic Books and Sequential Art.

You will receive hands-on training from professionals vastly experienced within the animation industry.

Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web

The practical nature of the course, including the development of a polished and exciting portfolio, will prepare learners for work in the sector.

You will be introduced to valuable professional workflows and teach you everything from the basics of animation through to full 3D modelling.

Small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention needed to perfect your technical and creative skills.

Our flexible study modes offer part-time Animation courses.

Course Highlights
Computer Game specialisation
Creating 3D Characters
Examining Comic Book Art and Production
Industry leading guest lectures (EA Games / Brown Bag Films)
State-of-the-art software

Expand+Academic Progression
In line with national policy, graduates from the level 7 programme would be eligible to progress to Level 8 programmes.

Graduates may wish to further extend their industry-based professional qualifications as new technologies...

Hide-Academic Progression
In line with national policy, graduates from the level 7 programme would be eligible to progress to Level 8 programmes.

Graduates may wish to further extend their industry-based professional qualifications as new technologies and developments emerge.

Career Progression
Through the BA in Animation, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creative skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

3D Production Artist
3D Light Assistant
Graphic Designer
3d Modeler
Animator
Video Games Designer
Flash Animator
Character designer for games
Concept artist
VFX animator