Take the first step to becoming a professional animator
This Degree in Animation (QQI Level 6) is taught by leaders in creative media education, Pulse College, and allows students to take their first steps to becoming professional animators.
Why study Animation at Griffith College?
Our partnered Certificate in Animation is available on both a full, and part-time basis over a one or two-year period and is taught on campus at Pulse College. This course covers the full range of topics from pre-production, production, and post-production in 2D and 3D animation, as well as the theory behind animation to create an in-depth understanding of the work you do and give you the best opportunity to break into the dynamic, and creative animation industry.
- Students will gain experience in all the fundamentals of animation from 2D animation techniques to 3D modelling to storyboarding to Comic Books and Sequential Art.
- You will receive hands-on training from professionals vastly experienced within the animation industry.
- Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web
- The practical nature of the course, including the development of a polished and exciting portfolio, will prepare learners for work in the sector.
- You will be introduced to valuable professional workflows and teach you everything from the basics of animation through to full 3D modelling.
- Small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention needed to perfect your technical and creative skills.
- Our flexible study modes offer part-time Animation courses.
Course Highlights
- Computer Game specialisation
- Creating 3D Characters
- Examining Comic Book Art and Production
- Industry leading guest lectures (EA Games / Brown Bag Films)
- State-of-the-art software
Intake Dates
The next intake for this course will be:
- September 2022*
*subject to sufficient numbers
