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Dundalk Institute of Technology

3D Computer Animation

Course Description This course aims to enable students to become competent in the more artistically-focused disciplines within computer animation and produce graduates with the range and depth of technical and artistic skills necessary to become future technical, character, or environment artists, animators, modellers, sculptors and riggers as well as project managers and animation producers.

This course is aimed at candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including traditional animation, film, multimedia, fine art and architecture.

Who Should Apply?
This programme is designed for graduates who wish to upskill for the Animation, Games or Film industry.

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the programme are as follows:
An Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) (or other internationally recognised equivalent), in the field of study of art, design, computing or engineering.
AND
An approved Portfolio of relevant Art work.

Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements but who have significant relevant experience in the technology or media sectors are encouraged to apply under the Institute's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy that allows recognition for both formal and informal learning, nonaccredited personal and professional education and work based training. International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Duration

2 Years

Course Delivery
The course will be delivered over 2 years (4 semesters) in part-time blended mode (80% online, 20% face-to-face) and will be ideally suited to those who cannot commit to full-time study. Online learning will take place three evenings per week typically between 6:00pm – 9:00pm. For face-to-face learning attendance is required on the DkIT campus one Saturday per month (maximum three times per semester).

Number of credits

Careers or further progression

Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the course will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies in the area of 3D computer animation and will be equipped to follow career paths such as:

‣‣ 3D Animator: Creating high standard animation for broadcast, showcasing a variety of animation performance while applying the principles of animation.

‣‣ 3D Modeller: Modelling artefacts with correct topology and edge flow. Optimized for UV unwrapping and rigging.

‣‣ Rigging Technical Director (Tools / Pipeline): Involved in the developing of rigging related tools, integrating tools into a robust pipeline, involved in 'in-studio' tool development.

‣‣ Texture (Look Dev) Artist: Creating shaders and texture maps for characters, environments and props. Exhibiting the ability for Photo Real and stylised texture maps as required.

‣‣ Rigger: Design, create, test and maintain character set ups. Provide technical feedback to modelling department.

‣‣ VFX Designer and Animator: Designing solutions for the visual effects in Animation and Film.

‣‣ 2D Animator: Creating motion graphics using 2D and 3D techniques.

‣‣ Level Designer: Import 3D assets to design levels for virtual reality or augmented reality interactive environments

‣‣ Project Manager: Manage all aspects of 3D Computer Animation along the animation pipeline.

Further enquiries

Contact
Michael Connolly,
School of Informatics
& Creative Arts
T: +353(0)429370994
E: michael.connolly@
dkit.ie

Subjects taught

Course Content

Semester 1
‣‣ Computer Animation Theory and Practice
‣‣ Moving Image Theory and Practice
‣‣ Mathematics for Computer Graphics

Semester 2
‣‣ Introduction to Programming
‣‣ Computer Animation Theory and Practice
‣‣ Moving Image Theory and Practice

Semester 3
‣‣ Advanced Computer Animation Theory and Practice
‣‣ Programming for 3D Computer Graphics
‣‣ Animation Project

Semester 4
‣‣ Interactive Environments
‣‣ Advanced Computer Animation Theory and Practice
‣‣ Animation Project
‣‣ Work Placement (6 weeks).

Comment

Awarding Body
Dundalk Institute of Technology Higher Diploma level 8

Application date

Apply to Springboard

Course fee

Fees €680 (Springboard subsidised)

Fees & How to Apply?
Visit dkit.ie/parttime for more
information about this course, how to
apply and the start date for this course.

Enrolment and start dates

Starting Date January 2020

Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier. Just click on www.dkit.ie/parttime to search for your course and follow the 'How To Apply' instructions on the course page.

Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.

Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.

If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on E parttime@dkit.ie or call us on T +353 (0)42 9370 290.

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