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.
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
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
| Course Location | Dunboyne, Meath |
| Course Category | Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 31st May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Time | Full time |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or; • Mature Students or; • Other equivalent qualifications All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | 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 EDUCATIONPROGRESSION: 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) Griffith 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) |
| Course Code | 5M1985 |
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