Production Management for Animation

What is it?

This course will provide learners with a command of the practical management of industry standard digital animation productions, primarily 2D animation but also 3D and VFX.



The course has been developed with industry partners in Ireland andthe state agency with responsibility for skills development for the screen sector in Ireland, Screen Skills Ireland.



Each student will complete a live production plan as part of this course. They will have an opportunity to apply the skills they have learned on the course in a real world context.



What will I do?

This course presents you with an opportunity to gain and develop practical production skills specifically for the animation industry, to keep pace with the ever-changing technology and practices and its use in animation production.



You will be able to incorporate your skills into the real world as live productions, which is an integral part of the course.



You will achieve your learning outcomes through practical work ranging from full team productions to individual exercises.



What modules will I study?

This is a single module certificate.

Who can apply?

This course is suitable for students who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.



Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.



Two references must support your application. You may also be asked to attend an interview.



Portfolio: No

Application Deadline

Applications OPEN for 2024/25 intake

15 weeks

Friday evenings 6pm-9pm

This programme is due to commence September 2024

Future Careers

Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. Graduates go onto animation production houses, online content providers, the broadcast media, advertisement agencies, production facilities, company in house production facilities, state and civil society bodies and indeed any group involved in the creation and distribution of animated content.