Visual Effects including Animation & Video Production - Traineeship
A unique opportunity to obtain the skills to work in visual effects, animation or video production, with three months industry placement.
| 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
The course is a 1-year (48-week) traineeship. You will be on practical placement in industry for 12 weeks, in various blocks, over the duration of the year, and the remainder of the course time will be completed at BCFE.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
Portfolio Guidelines
Applicants will be invited to a 20-minute interview. At the interview they must bring a portfolio with samples of some of their own of creative work.
The portfolio can include:
• Content such as short video clips, photographic images, digital artwork or any other digital work, which has been produced, edited or digitally modified/enhanced by the candidate.
• Applicant should provide evidence of a good work ethic and a strong personal interest in the area.
• Though not an essential requirement, evidence of an ability to draw would be considered an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in BCFE such as:
o Visual Effects and 3D Technology Diploma Level 6 (IFX)
o Classical and Computer Animation Level 6 (CCH)
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Career Opportunities
• Graduates of this programme have gained employment in leading studios in Ireland in areas of animation, VFX and video post-production.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose Visual Effects Traineeship?
If you have a keen interest in learning computer skills for post-production field in Visual Effects. Video Production or Animation, then this course provides you with a unique opportunity to obtain the skills to work in these areas.
This was the first QQI level 5 traineeship course in of its kind in Ireland. It has been developed by BCFE in collaboration with leading VFX, Video Production and Animation production and post-production companies in Ireland who have seen strong growth recently. In addition to the QQI modules, you will gain experience in additional areas while on placement in industry in leading creative media companies.
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production 5M5048
What Will You Study?
Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
3-Dimensional Computer Graphics (5N5029)
Work Practice (5N1433)
Digital Photography (5N1270)
Image Processing (5N1292)
Digital Editing (5N1438)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Communications (5N0690)
Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
Figure Studies (5N1869)
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie