This programme is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to design, develop and produce traditional and digital two dimensional (2D) animation working independently whilst under direction.
• Development of animation from
Lumière Brothers to the present day
• The role of animation in contemporary
society
• Trace the portrayal of drama and
emotion through moving images
• Terminology of animation design and
storyboarding
• Traditional animation principle and
techniques
• Devise an elementary script and create
initial figure and character concepts
• Ideas and plans for a moving image
sequence
• Learn how to create a storyboard
• Explore techniques for creating
characters
• Create the illusion of movement
• Flick books, 2D digital environment
• 2D animation environment and
conversion implications regarding
raster and vector based artwork
• Timelines in animation software and
frames
NOTE: For this programme computer
skills are necessary and previous use of
an Apple Mac is desirable
| College | College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE). |
| Course ID | 181797 |
| Course Location | Limerick City, Limerick |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Animation 5N1551 |
| Course Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Course Time | WED 19.00 - 21.30 |
| Course Fee | €240 |
| Course Code | ME015 |

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