Course Summary
Explore the basics of the sculpting process for both character and creature sculpting.
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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.
Entry Requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree, issued at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process. As part of the RPL process, applicants in this category will be required to present a qualifying statement of a standard that demonstrates their ability to undertake work at Level 9.
A CV detailing your professional experience is required.
Experience using a drawing tablet is a big plus but not essential.
Materials / Equipment Requirements
Each student must provide their own drawing tablet - examples include:
The Huion Inspiroy H950P or the Huion New 1060 Plus (both available for approximately 57 online).
Alternatives might be the Wacom One (approximately 59 online), or for those with a budget to spend and who want a professional version would be the Wacom Intuos 5 (approximately 400).
Application Details
Application Deadline: 20th February 2026
IADT operates on a rolling admissions basis. This means that applications are reviewed as and when they are received.
Should you apply for a course that is already at capacity, our admissions team will have established a waiting list to accommodate such situations. In the event that a spot becomes available due to enrolment changes, we will work diligently to offer that spot to waitlisted applicants.
Start Date: 5th March 2026.
Fees
Fees: 600 or 1,100.
Creative Futures Academy are delighted to collaborate with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet to offer a special partnership rate of 600 for qualifying candidates, which include those resident in the Republic of Ireland and not already in receipt of a bursary, grant aid or a scholarship for this course and not participating in a CE scheme or in receipt of Unemployment Benefit.
This Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland & the European Union. www.eufunds.ie
Fees for those who do not meet the Skillnet criteria are 1,100.
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, 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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Duration
Dates and Times:
Classes will take place online from 5pm to 8pm on:
Thursday, 5th March 2026
Thursday, 12th March 2026
Thursday, 19th March 2026
Thursday, 26th March 2026
Tuesday, 31st March 2026
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Thursday, 9th April 2026
Thursday, 16th April 2026
Thursday, 23rd April 2026