NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media
This course prepares students 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.
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.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a serious interest in Animation and, when called for interview, should bring a selection of work that demonstrates their ability in this area.
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)
- BSc (Honours) in Digital Animation Production – LIT (LC518)
- BA in Animation – LYIT (LY437)
- BSc in Multimedia (Honours Degree) – DCU (DC133)
- HND in Animation – Irish School of Animation, Ballyfermot
Course content:
Life Drawing
Drawing Skills
Storyboarding & Script Writing
Character & Concept Design
Layout & Background Design
Animation Fundamentals
Digital Image Processing
Digital Audio Processing
Communication Skills
- Course Type : QQI Level 5
- Duration : 1 year