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Digital Animation – Higher Certificate
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Location: Clonmel
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years: 2
Course Overview
On this programme, students learn to design, create and animate for both 2D and 3D platforms such as TV, Film and Games. There is a focus on developing students’ core skills in the traditional disciplines of drawing, illustration and animation asset design with a strong emphasis on the principles of animation.
Building on this foundation, students continue to develop their creative voice while training in industry standard software, processes and technologies with the aim of bringing their ideas and concepts to life on screen.
TUS Clonmel Digital Campus is a Toon Boon Centre of Excellence (COE). This qualification provides graduating students an advantage by being in high demand for world recognised studio careers that value a deep knowledge of Toon Boom 2D animation and software.
TUS Clonmel Digital Campus is a Toon Boon Centre of Excellence (COE). This qualification provides graduating students an advantage by being in high demand for world recognised studio careers that value a deep knowledge of Toon Boom 2D animation and software.
Contact Details
Michael Kiely
Email: Michael.Kiely@tus.ie
What are the entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
QQI FET/FETAC
TUS accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all courses of study. Please refer to our Admissions information for details.
Mature Applicants
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International Applicants
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.
Portfolio
As well as meeting the Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC requirement, students will also need to pass a portfolio assessment. The portfolio is scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required to pass. The portal for uploading portfolios will open from 14th to 28th March 2025 inclusive and applicants will be contacted the week commencing 11th March with the link. Check out the portfolio requirements here.
Course Modules
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Introduction to Animation
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Digital Technology Fundamentals
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Drawing Principles 1
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Visual Design for Animation 1
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Audio Storytelling
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Animation 1 – Basic Fundamentals
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Professional Culture and Communication
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Drawing Principles 2
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Visual Design for Animation 2
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Creative Coding 1
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Visual Storytelling, Animation 2 – Body Mechanics
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Drawing Principles III
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Illustration for Animation 1- Character Design
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2D Rigged Animation Techniques
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Animation 3 – Pantomime
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Media Writing for Animation
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Short Film I
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Compositing 1
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2D Rigging for Animation
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Animation 4 – Acting and Performance
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Film Studies 1
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Team Psychology
What can you do after this programme?
Graduates of this course have worked in the following positions:
- Rigged Animator (2D & 3D)
- Hand-drawn Animator
- FX Animator
- Rigger (2D)
- Compositor
- Technical Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Background Painter
- Layout Artist
- Scene Prep
- Art Director
- Animation Director
- Production
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to progress to year 3 of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Animation at TUS.