Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Higher National Diploma in the Animation Industry is designed to help you become a professional animator who can reflect on your own practice and adapt to the industry’s and employer's changing needs. These qualification will also enable you to access higher education and boost your career opportunities in the animation sector.
A Two years course, with an optional exit award after year one.
Year One – Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in The Animation Industry
Year Two – Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in The Animation Industry
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR ONE MODULES
Principles of 2D Animation
Character Animation
Life Drawing for Animation
Design and Modelling for Animation
Layout and Storyboarding
Script Writing for Animation
History and Styles of Animation
YEAR TWO MODULES
Advanced Character Animation
Advanced Life Drawing for Animation
Advanced 2D and 3D Modelling for Animation
Advanced Layout and Design
Concept Design for Animation
Production Practice
Storyboarding & Editing for Animation
Please note that all the modules listed are subject to change due to availability and demand.
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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Career Progression
Possible career paths include animator, script writer, technical artist, art director, layout artist and media engineer.