Art with Animation Studies
Based at our unique Visual Arts Campus, this is a one-year, full-time programme that introduces students to the world of Animation. Based on a solid foundation of fine art, students experience techniques of character development and storyboarding with an emphasis on traditional drawn animation.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Special Entry Requirements:
Applicants will be asked to present a portfolio of work samples at interview
All our Level 5 courses are open to school leavers over 16 years of age (Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied Students / A Levels / GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates
and mature applicants.
A Level 5 award is a prerequistite to access a Level 6 Programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
• A range of programmes at further and higher level institutions.
• Various progression prospects in the fields of animation, game design, design, illustration, fine art, creative multimedia, visual communication, photography, visual arts teaching, art therapy.
• Progression to the Art Level 6 programme at Ormonde College of Further Education.
Further information
Learners attending Further Education/Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). All applications for grants in respect of new enrolments will be made online for the 2024/2025 academic year.
It is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled at the College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny in order to apply. The closing date is the end of August each year, but you should apply as soon as possible once the 2024/2025 applications are open. Early application is advised.
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payment of grants may be subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations. The college is required to make monthly reports on your attendance to the grants authority.
Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interviews are held in March / May / August with places offered on a first come basis.Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.
Yes
Component Awards:
• Animation Drawing Studies (5N1830)
• Drawing (5N1862)
• Painting (5N1302)
• Sculpture (5N1918)
• Printmaking (5N1373)
• Problem Solving (5N1615)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Digital Photography (5N1270)
• Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
Note:
Access to an SLR digital camera is an asset for the Digital Photography element of this course
5M1985 - Art
Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art - 5M1985.
College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny
Ormonde Road, Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2XN.
T: 056 776 3321
E: info@cfet.ie
www.collegeoffetkilkenny.ie