Animation 5M1985

Course description

WHAT IS ANIMATION?
Students who wish to learn the fundamentals of creation
for 2D animated productions, will enjoy the practical and
creative elements of this course.
Students will gain skills around character design, animation
and creative development through specialist software.
Focusing on both drawing and computer skills, students
will understand what is required to develop a complete and
successful portfolio.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Animation Layout Design
• Design Skills
• Animation Drawing Studies
• Animation
• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Figure Studies

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Art 5M1985

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Art QQI Award can progress to the Higher
National Diploma in Animation at Dunboyne College.
Many degree courses are also available to progress to,
including; Animation, Art, Film and Television, Graphic
Design, Illustration and Production. These can be accessed
at several universities and technological universities or
private college such as TUD, Technological University of
the Shannon, Athlone and Limerick, Munster Technological
University, Tralee, Atlantic Technological University,
Letterkenny, IADT, NCAD, DCU, Maynooth University and
Ulster University.
There are several courses at QQI Level 6 or HND that
students can access. Many graduates seek direct
employment within the sector.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
Dunboyne College: HND Animation (Level 6, 2 Years)
IATD DL832: Animation (Level 8, 4 years)
TUS Athlone: US802 Animation and Illustration
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US805 Digital Animation Production
(Level 8, 4 Years)
Griffi th College: AM-BA Animation (Level 7, 3 Years)
ATU Letterkenny: AU231 Animation
(Level 7, 3 Years)
Ulster University: WW26 Animation
(Level 8, 3 Years)
IADT: DL847 3D Animation (Level 8, 4Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed.