Animation
This is a one year full-time course that gives students the opportunity to develop their personal creativity, design and observational skills through the use of a range of creative digital media, digital photography and animation drawing skills.
| 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
This is a full-time one-year course which runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Further Progression:
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work in a creative media setting, using some initiative and independence while under general direction and or to progress to further or higher education and training.
Examples of courses for potential progression:
AL861 BA Animation and Illustration, Athlone IT (Level 8)
AL763 BA Graphic Design, Athlone IT (Level 7)
DT559 BA Photography DIT (Level 8)
CC518 Digital Animation Production, LIT (Clonmel)
Further information
Maintenance Grants are available for PLC Courses. Contact www.susi.ie
Programme Modules:
Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
3D Computer Graphics 5N5029
Digital Photography 5N1270
Image Processing 5N1292
Digital Editing 5N1438
Design Skills 5N0784
Communications 5N0690
Work Practice 5N1433
Work Experience 5N1356
The work experience module includes a series of written assignment which aim to prepare students for their 60 hour work placement and their future progression to higher education or employment.
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EMAIL
castlebar@mayocollege.ie
westport@mayocollege.ie