Cartoon Animation (Level 5)
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 use Animation as a medium of creative expression, to practice in the Animation Industry or to progress to further study.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes) Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
Applicants portfolios will be assessed at interview stage
Portfolio Preparation
•All applicants are interviewed with a portfolio of work to assess suitability
Course Outline
- 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
- Model Making
- Computer Animation
- Storyboarding
- Art Appreciation
Facilities
Chromacolour X-Sheet, Animation Line Testing System, iMac Computers
Duration
One-year full time.
Progression
Students may apply to range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Certification
FETAC (NCVA):
- Design, Level 5, ADESX
