Course Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Effects for Film, TV and Animation is designed to develop your artistic and technical abilities to produce world-class 3D content.
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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.
Entry Requirements
(a) A primary honours degree Level 8 or equivalent.
AND
(b) Sample DIGITAL Portfolio of previous work (eligible applicants must submit by the deadline of August 27th - 6pm), may include the following:
• Digital 2D and 3D characters and models
• Digital generated imagery
• Sample 2D/3D animation
• Concept art, matte painting
• Branding, Graphics, Illustration
• Examples of implemented code, Games/Websites/Software
• Examples of implemented code, for animation tool development, or pipeline, systems or networking.
• Storyboards
• Examples of shot video/film, highlight reels of work, please note which elements you worked on.
• Photographs and videos of traditional art media such as sculptures, paintings and prints
• Examples of professional work from the wider media industry.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) / Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should notify the Flexible Learning Office and request consideration under RPL. Please submit your application online and then email all your supporting documents to [email protected].
This is a Level 9, Special Purpose Award, which can lead on towards a Masters Degree, it is expected that candidates would be comfortable with technology. Ideal candidates would be those with previous design experience that may require enhanced technical qualifications to further their career. Prior experience with technology would be an advantage. This understanding is usually demonstrated with a Portfolio of Previous Work or RPL.
Application Details
Application Deadline: TBC for 2023
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/Register-Your-Interest?coursecode=LC_AVFTM_NCL
Portfolio Deadline - TBC programme leader
For queries relating to the course
Email: [email protected]
Start date: TBC
Location: TUS Clonmel campus
Fees
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/Register-Your-Interest?coursecode=LC_AVFTM_NCL
Portfolio Deadline - TBC programme leader
For queries relating to the course
Email: [email protected]
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
3D Modeler, Texture Artist, Character Designer, Lighter, Compositor, Matchmove artist, Animator, Rigger, Matte Painting, Concept Artist, CG Supervisor, VFX Supervisor.
Are there opportunities for further study?
This course can lead onto a separate Masters award which includes
- Portfolio and Professional Development
- Master’s project
This masters will run subject to demand and will cost approx €2,500 (TBC).
Duration
Delivery
This programme will commence in October and run for a duration of 9 months in TUS Clonmel campus.
Timetable Details
Number of Weeks: 30
Number of Days/Evenings per week: 3/4 on campus days
Delivery Day/Evening: Day
Number of Hours per day/evening: 6
Times: 11-5