Course details
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 (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
- Illustrated Graphics
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Model Making
- Computer Animation
- Storyboarding
- Art Appreciation
- Communications
- Work Experience
Facilities
- Chromacolour X-Sheet, Animation Line Testing System, iMac Computers
Progression
- Students may apply to range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Course Location
About St. John's Central College
The College aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. We hope to achieve this by working in partnership, in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable all to develop their full potential for life and work.
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