Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Animation (Visual Media) BA (Hons) Degree Level 8

City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
Course Code
CDA
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
2 Years
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

The curriculum balances artistic storytelling with technical mastery, challenging students to integrate their creative and academic skills through largely self-directed learning. Students produce both individual and collaborative animated films, which are showcased annually at the Animation and Games Graduate Showcase, preparing them for the professional rigors of the animation industry.

Award BA Honours Degree in Visual Media – Animation (University of Dundee)

College Link

College Link > CDA - Animation (Visual Media) BA (Hons) Degree Level 8

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

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.

Career Progression

Many graduates progress directly to employment in Irish animation studios. By mastering the roles of conceptualist, artist, and technician, students are exceptionally well-equipped for high-level careers in feature film production, television animation, and special effects on a global scale.

Further Research

College Link > CDA - Animation (Visual Media) BA (Hons) Degree Level 8

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

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