3D Modelling & Animation - Letterkenny

There are many production pipelines in industry that require content developed for specific purposes. Game assets will differ from feature animation for example; SFX and compositing assets will differ from architectural visualisation. This course, however, reconciles these forms of content creation and teaches the similarities and differences in creating for each.



The pathway through the course will allow the student to decide to focus on specific areas such as games animation, special effects or feature animation. Each of the modules will allow for content to be created to fit into each of these pipelines while offering a grounding in the differences involved for each. The course will inform the process from concept development right through to integration into various real-time and pre-rendered platforms used by sector leaders. New and emerging asset pipelines will also be explored such as augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) content creation. The duration of the programme is one-year and involves learners undertaking taught modules and a work placement.



Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for those seeking to pursue a career in a variety of sectors including animation companies, games industry, live action/special effects, AR and VR content development, architectural visualisation and advertising.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Concept Art for 3D 10 Mandatory

1 3D Modelling and Sculpting 10 Mandatory

1 Texturing and Rendering 10 Mandatory

2 Rigging and Animation 05 Mandatory

2 Work Based Learning 05 Mandatory

2 Final Project (Asset Integration) 20 Mandatory

Design related Honours degree (Level 8), or an equivalent qualification. Non-degree graduates (Diploma/Certificate), who have significant work experience in a related design industry may be eligible to apply. ATU Donegal recognises that life and work experience counts, and operates a comprehensive Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) scheme.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

1 year part-time blended delivery.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Students can expect 30 total study hours per week.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

3 days per week attendance at the Letterkenny Campus.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Progression

Learners who complete this programme may progress to Master level in the future.



Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles such as 3D Modeler, Animator or Graphic Designer, Architectural Visualiser, and Texture Artist.

The main employers for these positions are found in industries such as advertising, animation companies, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) content development, architectural visualisation, the games industry, and live action or special effects.