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Animation
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Animation

QQI Level 5

Course Code

AN

Major Award Code

5M5048

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About This Course

Students explore the creative process and animation principles whilst developing skills in storytelling and computer-generated graphics. There is an emphasis on the development of drawing skills which are fundamental to a career in animation. 


With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, students have the opportunity to create a portfolio that meets the entry requirements for Level 7 and 8 degree programs in animation at higher education institutions and colleges of art and design.

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Course Content

  • Animation

  • Communications

  • Design Skills

  • Image Processing

  • Animation Drawing Studies

  • Computer 3D Modelling and Animation

  • Computer Illustrated Graphics

  • Drawing

  • Work Experience

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Progression

  • Animation & Games Design - ATU (Galway-Mayo)

  • Animation - IADT (Dun Laoghaire)

  • First Year Art & Design - NCAD

  • Animation & Illustration - TUS Midlands (Athlone)

  • Digital Animation Production - TUS Midwest (Thurles)

  • Animation - ATU (Letterkenny)

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Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

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Graham Lennon

Graham Lennon

Animation

"I studied Computer and Games Design for my first year and Computer and Games Development for my second year. I was then able to use that to process into a degree course for Creative Media in Dundalk. The two years in Cavan prepared me really well to progress into Dundalk." - Graham Lennon

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