Classical & Computer Animation
A 2 year course in classical hand-drawn and computer animation, including character animation, 3d modelling, animating for Feature, TV or Games.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson | ||
| BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the Portfolio field above for details.
YEAR 1 HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
- A minimum H5 in Art and one other O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades in the Leaving Certificate/ LCVP or equivalent.
- Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are:
- Animation Drawing Studies, Level 5 (CDS)
- Illustration Techniques and Practices, Level 5 (AIC)
YEAR 2 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
- Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Classical and Computer Animation, can progress automatically to year 2.
- Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Classical and Computer Animation, subject to module compatibility
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
Graduates may apply for the BA Honours Degree in Visual Media (Animation Stream) in BCFE.
The BA Honours Degree in Visual Media (Animation Stream) is awarded by the University of Dundee, Scotland.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Art Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for the Classical and Computer Animation course should bring to the interview a portfolio of original artwork completed within the past year demonstrating drawing skills and interests.
This portfolio should contain:
• Approximately 12 to 15 pieces of artwork, the majority of your portfolio should focus on observational drawings, these should be drawings from life (i.e. life drawing, still life, pets, your environment, and objects around you), some perspective drawing, some colour work, and any other work of personal interest (sketches and more finished work)
• A sketchbook of quick, 5 to 10 minutes, drawings from life (people, animals, still life, buildings’ interior or exterior).
• The drawings of established cartoon characters and work copied from books or photographs should not be included.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Course Overview
As a budding artist this course will give you the chance to express yourself through the medium of animation, both classical hand-drawn and computer generated. This dynamic course provides the skills to take individual and group projects from conception to completion.
The course aims to enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques employed by the professional animator and to acquire the requisite skills to work in feature, TV or computer game animation or to continue on to further study at degree level within BCFE.
Year 1
• Fundamentals of 3D Modelling and Character
• Animation
• Principles of 2D Animation
• Principles of Life Drawing for Animation
• Design for Animation
• Layout for Animation
• Script Writing for Animation
• Principles of Analysis for Animation
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Classical and Computer Animation.
Year 2
• Advanced 3D Modelling and Character Animation
• 2D Character Animation
• Advanced Life Drawing for Animation
• Concept Design for Animation
• Layout and Storyboarding
• Production Practice
• Historical and Theoretical Analysis of Animation
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma (HND) in Classical and Computer Animation.
Award Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Classical and Computer Animation.
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Classical and Computer Animation.
The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6. On successful completion of Year 1 of a two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) an Higher National Certificate (HNC) will be claimed for each 1st Year HND student. It will be included as part of the overall HND award on successful completion of Year 2.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie