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
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