Animation Drawing Studies

Course Code CDS, Duration: 1 Year

The Animation Drawing Studies Programme is a comprehensive foundation course with a particular emphasis on the development of strong drawing skills whilst offering a broad introduction to animation.

Course Content:

Life Drawing, Drawing and Painting, Animation and Layout Studies, Sculpture, Art and Animation History, Communications, Work Experience, Drama.

Entry Requirements:

Five passes in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC level 4 Certificate. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+).

Certification:

FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Art (AAXXX)

Progression:

Graduates with a merit profile may apply for entry to the Higher National Diploma in Classical and Computer Animation in BCFE. Graduates are eligible to apply to progress to Higher Education Courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme and through the Pilot Scheme.

Portfolio Guidelines:

Students applying for Animation Courses should bring to the interview a portfolio of artwork completed within the past year demonstrating drawing skills and interests.

This portfolio should contain: Four A3 size drawings from life or the human figure displaying emotion (anger, happiness, love, sadness etc). It is suggested that you ask a friend or family member to pose for these drawings and that you spend no more than 2 hours on this exercise. Quick sketches are better than finished pieces.

Approximately twelve pieces of artwork (sketches and more finished work) including observational drawings (life drawing/still life), perspective drawing, some colour work and work of personal interest.

A sketchbook of quick, 5 to 10 minutes, drawings from life (people, animals, still life, buildings interior or exterior).

Please bring only original work. The drawings of established cartoon characters and work copied from books should not be included.