Cartoon Animation (Art)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Art Level 5, Code 5M1985

Overview

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 (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Duration

One-year full time

Portfolio Preparation

All applicants are interviewed with a portfolio of work to assess suitability

• 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 Suite.

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.