Cartoon Animation L5

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.