Cartoon Animation
(Cartoon Animation)

INTRODUCTION:

This course allows students to express their understanding of animation in the production of an animated film, scene or sequence in the particular medium of animation preferred. It will develop the student’s knowledge of the requirements for animation production, by introducing modules on production, design and sound.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

ANIMATION FILM PRODUCTION:

• Production of a finished fully integrated Animation Film sequence with sound
• Pre Production
• Production

DRAWING FOR ANIMATION:

• Life Drawing
• Perspective drawing
• Animation Drawing
• The Art of Producing
• Sound Design for Film and Video
• Production Design for TV and Film
• Design
• Art Appreciation
• Studio and location sound
• Design Skills
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Editing for TV and video
• Communications
• Work Experience

FACILITIES:

Chromacolour X-Sheet, Animation Line Testing System, iMac Suite.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Cartoon Animation – Level 6 (6M5545).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• MTU Kerry: MT811, MT711 Animation Visual Effects.

• MTU Cork: MT823 Visual Communications.

• IADT: DL832 Animation.

• TUS: AL861 Animation & Illustration (Athlone), LC518-Digital Animation Prod (Clonmel).

• UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307.

• Dún Laoghaire, LYIT, AIT: DL828, LY437, AL861.

• Tralee IT: TL801.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The majority of animators work in either the motion picture or video industries. Employment also is available in advertising, computer systems design and Web design. There is a growing demand for cartoon animators in engineering, scientific research and medical research.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

STUDENT WORK: