Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course gives budding artists the chance to express themselves artistically through the medium of animation, both classical (hand-drawn) and computer generated. This dynamic course provides the skills to take individual and group projects from conception to completion. The course aims to enable the student to develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques employed by the professional animator and to acquire the requisite skills for entry into feature, TV or computer game animation.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Fundamentals of 3D Modelling and Character Animation
Principles of 2D Animation
Principles of Life Drawing for Animation
Design for Animation
Layout for Animation
Script Writing for Animation
Principles of Analysis for Animation
YEAR 2
Advanced Life Drawing for Animation
Concept Design for Animation
Layout and Storyboarding
Collaborative Production Practice
2D Character Animation
Historical and Theoretical Analysis of Animation
Digital Animation
Either 2D Animation Stream*
2D Character Animation
Or 3D Animation Stream*
Advanced 3D Modelling and Character Animation.
3D Sculpting for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
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, 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
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