Course Summary
This programme aims to offer students the opportunity to complete year one of a common entry degree in Digital Arts, with Tipperary ETB, before having a guaranteed progression route to years two to four with TUS Midwest (Clonmel Campus).
Year one of this four-year degree programme will provide students with the opportunity to complete modules that will introduce them to the concepts, knowledge and skills associated with digital animation, game art and design and visual effects.
Having successfully completed year one of the degree, students will progress to year two of their chosen degree in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital Animation
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Game Art and Design
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Visual Effects for Film, TV, and Animation
Provider Locations
Year 1: Apply to Tipperary FET College Clonmel
Years 2-4: TUS, Clonmel Digital Campus, Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Career Progression
Digital Animation Graduates: Rigged Animator (2D & 3D) | Hand-drawn Animator | FX Animator | Rigger (2D) | Compositor | Technical Artist | Storyboard Artist | Background Painter | Layout Artist | Scene Prep | Art Director | Animation Director | Production.
Game Art and Design Graduates: Animation | 2D Designer/Concept Artist | 3D Modelling | Technical Artist | Game Design.
Visual Effects for Film, TV and Animation Graduates: 3D Modeller | Texturing Artist | Animator Compositor | Character Designer | Digital Matte Painter | Lighter | Director | Concept Design | Effects Artist.
Further Research
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