This course will equip students with the creative and technical skills to design characters, craft stories, and produce 3D animated worlds using advanced digital technologies.
Students will learn to use industry-standard hardware and software in our fully equipped light-filled animation studio and Wacom Cintiq drawing tablets in our modern computer labs.
Students will learn the fundamentals of 3D Modelling, digital design, storytelling and animation principles as well as how to build, light and compose animation sequences.
One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students in progressing to higher education.
Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
ERASMUS+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience under the Erasmus+ programme abroad.
| College | Dublin College, Stillorgan |
| Course ID | 194886 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | 3D Animation - with Portfolio Preparation (3DANIM - 5M5048) |
| Course Start Date | 7th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 8 months |
| Course Time | 9.30- 16.15 Mon - Fri |
| Course Fee | Pending |
| Entry Requirements | Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above. Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative. |
| Career Path | On completion, students will have a strong portfolio of work that will facilitate their progression to a range of advanced courses, including: BA (Honours) in Animation - IADT (DL832) BA (Honours) in 3D Animation - IADT (DL847) BSc (Honours) in Animation and Illustration - TUS - Athlone Campus (US802) BSc (Honours) in Digital Animation - TUS - Clonmel Campus (US805) BA in Animation and Game Design - ATU - Galway Campus (AU617) BSc in Multimedia (Honours Degree) - DCU (DC133) HND in Animation - Ballyfermot For full information on progression through the Higher Education Links Scheme please go to www.qqi.ie and contact the relevant universities and colleges. |
| Course Code | 3DANIM - 5M5048 |
AIM: Event Management is a growing and exciting industry worldwide.
This course challenges your natural creativity for film and animation by tailoring assignments to your specific passions and interests.
AIM: This well-established and successful course is designed to enable students to develop good drawing and design skills and knowledge of a wide range of other media and techniques.
This course will equip students with the creative and technical skills to design characters, craft stories, and produce 3D animated worlds using advanced digital technologies.
