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CAO Points: 662 (Including Portfolio)
Campus: Clonmel
years: 4
On this programme, students learn to design, create and animate for both 2D and 3D platforms such as TV, Film and Games. There is a focus on developing students’ core skills in the traditional disciplines of drawing, illustration and animation asset design with a strong emphasis on the principles of animation.
Building on this foundation, students continue to develop their creative voice while training in industry standard software, processes and technologies with the aim of bringing their ideas and concepts to life on screen.
TUS Clonmel Digital Campus is a Toon Boon Centre of Excellence (COE). This qualification provides graduating students an advantage by being in high demand for world recognised studio careers that value a deep knowledge of Toon Boom 2D animation and software.
TUS Clonmel Digital Campus is a Toon Boon Centre of Excellence (COE). This qualification provides graduating students an advantage by being in high demand for world recognised studio careers that value a deep knowledge of Toon Boom 2D animation and software.
Michael Kiely
Email: Michael.Kiely@tus.ie
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.
As well as meeting the Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC requirement, students will also need to pass a portfolio assessment. The portfolio is scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required to pass.
Introduction to Animation
Digital Technology Fundamentals
Drawing Principles 1
Visual Design for Animation 1
Audio Storytelling
Animation 1 – Basic Fundamentals
Professional Culture and Communication
Drawing Principles 2
Visual Design for Animation 2
Creative Coding 1
Visual Storytelling, Animation 2 – Body Mechanics
Drawing Principles III
Illustration for Animation 1- Character Design
2D Rigged Animation Techniques
Animation 3 – Pantomime
Media Writing for Animation
Short Film I
Compositing 1
2D Rigging for Animation
Animation 4 – Acting and Performance
Film Studies 1
Team Psychology
Portfolio
Animation 5 – 3D Animation
Animation 6 – Studio Practice
Film Studies 2
Professional Career Skills
Illustration for Animation 2 – Production Design
Short Film 2
Compositing 2
Project Management for Animation
Narrative
Employment Placement
2D Effects
Studio Project Preparation
Background Painting and Environmental Concepts (Elective 1)
Animation 7- Animal and Creature Locomotion (Elective 1)
Extended Research Essay
Emerging Technologies and Trends
Animation Psychology (Elective 2)
Business Acumen (Elective 2)
Studio Project (Elective 3)
Industry-Based Internship Programme (Elective 3)
Graduates of this course have worked in the following positions:
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere.