Animation - Visual Media
In this 2-year top-up degree, animation students showcase their artistic and technical skills by producing animated film showreels.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundee College |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Dundee College |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
This is a two-year progression course for students who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma in Animation or a Higher National Diploma in Computer Game Design.
What Do You Need To Apply?
• 120 ECTS credits from the HND in Classical and Computer Animation or equivalent qualification and a portfolio of recent work.
• Students for whom English is their second language, are expected to have an IELTS score of 6.0, or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Many of our graduates have progressed directly to employment in Irish animation studios.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for the BA in Animation Visual Media should bring to the interview an original portfolio (flat or digital), of artwork completed within the past year demonstrating ability in both figurative and abstract approaches.
• Life drawing sketchbooks with 10 samples of life drawing.
• Samples of Layout and Design, Developmental work, Scripts, Treatments and Storyboards.
• Animation tests with conceptual development and thumbnail work to support context.
• Personal observation sketchbooks and journals exhibiting artistic/cultural interests.
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 A Degree In Animation Visual Media?
This two-year top up course is designed to build on the HND in Classical and Computer Animation (CCH). Students are challenged to develop and integrate their creative, technical, and academic skills in a structured way, producing both individual and group films.
The course aims to develop in the student a balance between the conceptualist, the artist, the storyteller, and the technician. At honours level the learning is largely self-directed. Students produce collaborative animated films, which are screened annually at the Animation and Games Graduate Showcase.
The college maintains excellent relationships with their alumni, many of whom have established Irish animation studios or are employed by them. In total, our alumni have received 9 Academy Award nominations, including Ritchie Baneham and his special effects team for their work on Avatar.
The BA in Animation (Visual Media) is an honours degree validated by the University of Dundee, Scotland.
Year 1
Design and Technology
Visual Media Theory
Professional Practice
Life Drawing
Year 2
Applied Theory
Visual Media Production
Award: BA Honours Degree in Visual Media – Animation (University of Dundee) NFQ Level 8
Course Facilities
• The purpose-built studios have the latest version on ToonBoom! Harmony, and TV Paint. All registered students are issued with an Adobe CC license.
Course Features
• Guest lecturers and workshops with professionals from local and international animation studios are a key feature of this
• Class trips include visits to animation festivals such as Animation Dingle, Cartoon Forum, and Fete de l’Anime Lille, and to animation.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie