Cartoon Animation L5

Certification

QQI Art Level 5, Code 5M1985

Overview

The course is a one-year foundation programme introducing the concepts involved in the production of Animated Film. It explores the basic principles involved in Traditional Drawn Animation, 3 Dimensional and Computer Generated Animation. It will equip students with the various technical skills required to advance to St. John’s QQI Level 6 Cartoon Animation Film Production course, to use animation as a medium of creative expression, to practice in the Animation Industry or to progress to further study in Ireland or abroad.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Duration

One-year full time

Portfolio Preparation

All applicants are interviewed with a portfolio of work to assess suitability

Course Outline

Code	Title
5N1862	Drawing
5N1929	Computer Illustrated Graphics
5N1552	Animation Layout
5N1830	Animation Drawing
5N1302	Painting
5N1918	Sculpture
5N0690	Communications
5N1921	Cartoon animation
5N1356	Work Experience

Animation Techniques
An investigation and practical study of the principles of animation (squash, stretch, timing,etc)
Layout Design
The rules of perspective and their application to the production of backgrounds
Drawing from Life
Drawing the human figure with regard to the requirements of an animator
Location Drawing
Illustrated Graphics
Painting
Sculpture
Model Making
Computer Animation
Storyboarding
Art Appreciation
Communications
Work Experience

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Facilities

Chromacolour X-Sheet, Animation Line Testing System, iMac Suite

Education Progression Opportunities

CIT: CR090

LIT: LC518

WIT: WD137, WD152

Dún Laoghaire, LYIT, AIT: DL832, DL828, LY437, AL861

Tralee IT: TL801

WIT: WD137, WD152

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requriments for Higher Educaiton Institutions

QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions.

Career Opportunities

The majority of animators work in either the motion picture or video industries. Employment is also available in advertising, computer systems design and Web design. There is a growing demand for cartoon animators in engineering, scientific research and medical research.

Course specific Contact Details

For further details email: cartoonanimation@stjohnscollege.ie