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Digital Animation – BSc (Hons)

  • CAO Points: 742 (Including Portfolio)

  • Campus: Clonmel

  • years: 4


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 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including 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

In addition to meeting the Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC requirements, students must also pass a portfolio assessment. The portfolio is scored out of 600 points, with a minimum of 240 points required to pass.

For 2023/2024 CAO change-of-mind applicants, the portal for uploading portfolios will be open from Monday June 10th June 2024 and will remain open until the 10th July 2024. The upload link is available at https://lsad.slideroom.eu/

Course Modules

  • Introduction to Animation

  • Digital Technology Fundamentals

  • Drawing Principles 1

  • Visual Design for Animation 1

  • Audio Storytelling

  • Animation 1 – Basic Fundamentals

  • Professional Culture and Communication

  • Drawing Principles 2

  • Visual Design for Animation 2

  • Creative Coding 1

  • Visual Storytelling, Animation 2 – Body Mechanics

  • Drawing Principles III

  • Illustration for Animation 1- Character Design

  • 2D Rigged Animation Techniques

  • Animation 3 – Pantomime

  • Media Writing for Animation

  • Short Film I

  • Compositing 1

  • 2D Rigging for Animation

  • Animation 4 – Acting and Performance

  • Film Studies 1

  • Team Psychology

  • Portfolio

  • Animation 5 – 3D Animation

  • Animation 6 – Studio Practice

  • Film Studies 2

  • Professional Career Skills

  • Illustration for Animation 2 – Production Design

  • Short Film 2

  • Compositing 2

  • Project Management for Animation

  • Narrative

  • Employment Placement

  • 2D Effects

  • Studio Project Preparation

  • Background Painting and Environmental Concepts (Elective 1)

  • Animation 7- Animal and Creature Locomotion (Elective 1)

  • Extended Research Essay

  • Emerging Technologies and Trends

  • Animation Psychology (Elective 2)

  • Business Acumen (Elective 2)

  • Studio Project (Elective 3)

  • Industry-Based Internship Programme (Elective 3)

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 for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere.

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