Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
For those with a keen interest in in the area of 3D computer generated animation or effects, this course provides students with a unique opportunity to obtain the skills to work in visual effects, animation or video production.
This is the first QQI level 5 traineeship course in of its kind in Ireland. It has been developed by BCFE in collaboration with leading animation production and post-production companies in Ireland who have seen strong growth recently. In addition to the QQI modules students will gain experience in specialist areas such as 3D fundamentals CGI generalist, 3D rigging fundamentals, CG cameras and Matchmove for visual effects, compositing-matte creation, rotoscoping and paint restoration while on placement in industry in leading creative media companies.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
3-Dimensional Computer Graphics 5N5029
Work Practice 5N1433
Digital Photography 5N1270
Image Processing 5N1292
Digital Editing 5N1438
Design Skills 5N0784
Communications 5N0690
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| 5M5048 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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