Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This course gives you up-to-the minute skills and industry relevant training in the animation and visual effects sector.
It will introduce you to the core principles of creative film making, animation and visual storytelling. This degree gives you the necessary practical and technical skills for employment in this rapidly expanding sector. There are modules on drawing/character development, illustration, design, character modelling, animation principles, and much more.
Course Details
What will you study?
-
Media Audio Gaeilge Applications Animation Web Development Concept Development Design Databases Cultural Studies Innovation Cinematography Photography Social Media Television Video Film
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
Our graduates pursue careers in, Animation, Film, Games, TV, Web animation, Mobile and online content, Advertising.