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.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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