Film and Animation – Level 6 (ANIM6 – 6M5545)

Course Duration One Year Full-time

Leads to NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Cartoon Animation 6M5545

This course challenges your natural creativity for film and animation by tailoring assignments to your specific passions and interests. The course could see you filming your own music video, producing a real film trailer for a fictitious film of your own creation and even shooting your own short film on a topic of your choice.

Along with scriptwriting, drawing, 3D modelling and animation and 2D animation software you will have the tools and opportunity to really inhabit your own creative space with the view to creating a real and valuable portfolio of work in a highly supportive and collaborative environment.

Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.

Entry Requirements

It is desirable that students have a prior qualification (QQI Level 5 or equivalent) in the broad Art/Design area. Applicants without an existing qualification will be required to demonstrate that they have the required aptitude and skills for this course. When called for interview all applicants will be asked to present a portfolio of their work.

Erasmus+

Eligible students may also be selected for work experience abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.

Progression

Successful students will have a strong portfolio that will direct them towards employment; or enable them to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of colleges in Ireland and further afield.

Course content

Animation Drawing
Scriptwriting for Animation
Drawing
Animating Characters in 3D Skills
Graphics and Animation
Computer Illustration Graphics
Editing Practice and Techniques
Personal and Professional Development
Team Leadership