Animation - With Portfolio Preparation
| 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 and when called for interview should bring a selection of creative work. This could include drawing, painting, photography, 3D work or any other work that demonstrates your creative ability.
For more information on entry requirements please see "Course Web Page" below.
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:
BA (Honours) in Animation - IADT (DL832)
BA (Honours) in 3D Animation - IADT (DL847)
BSc (Honours) in Animation and Illustration - TUS - Athlone Campus (US802)
BSc (Honours) in Digital Animation - TUS - Clonmel Campus (US805)
BA in Animation and Game Design - ATU - Galway Campus (AU617)
BSc in Multimedia (Honours Degree) - DCU (DC133)
HND in Animation - Ballyfermot
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit our website. 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 2023.
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.
Overview
This introductory course prepares students with little or no experience for a third level course in animation production. This course, taught by industry professionals, blends the practical and the creative. With a dual focus on drawing and computer skills, the course will cover all the fundamental areas required for a successful portfolio submission.
One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students in progressing to higher education.
Students will learn to visually develop and communicate their ideas through life drawing, storyboarding, character design, background design and planning. This course teaches students the principles of animation (movement, timing, weight etc.) using After Effects and Flash - the industry standard computer software.
Life Drawing
Drawing Skills
Storyboarding & Script Writing
Character & Concept Design
Layout & Background Design
Animation Fundamentals
Digital Image Processing
Digital Audio Processing
Communication Skills
5M5048 - Creative Media.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media 5M5048.
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