CERTIFICATION:

QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Animation QQI Award can progress to many degree courses including Amination, Art, Film and Television, Graphic design, illustration and production to mention a few. Accessed at several universities and IT or private college such as IADT, Athlone IT, NCAD, DCU, Maynooth University, Tralee IT, Athlone IT, Letterkenny IT and Limerick IT. There are several courses at QQI level 6 or HND that students can access, for example at Ballyfermot College. Many graduates seek direct employment within the sector.

HIGHER EDUCATION

PROGRESSION:

IATD DL832: Amination (Level 8, 4 years) IT Athlone: AL861 Animation and Illustration (Level 8, 4 Years) Ballyfermot College of Further Education: HND Classical and computer Animation (2 Years)

ANIMATION

ANIMATION 5M1985

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. Learners will gain skills around character design, animation and creative development through specialist software. Focussing 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 in 2021, subject to availability and demand:

• Animation Layout Design

• Animation Design Skills

• Animation Drawing Studies

• Animation

• Painting 

• Drawing 

• Sculpture

• Work Experience

• Communications

• Digital Photography

• Image Processing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Cert or LCA

Mature Students of all backgrounds

Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie

NEW COURSE 2020 - 2021