Certificate in 2D/3D Digital Animation Production

Informatics and Creative Arts
Programme Short Title Certificate in 2D/3D Digital Animation Production
Programme Code DK_MCDAP_7 Mode of Delivery Part-time, Full Time Online No. of Semesters 2
Semesters Per Stage 2 NFQ Level 7 Programme Credits 40
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0610 - Computing
Educational Aim of Programme This programme aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design and develop digital assets for both 2D and 3D digital animation production.
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

On successful completion of this programme the learner should be able to :

# Description
PLO1 Awareness of the critical and contextual domain of the particular sub-field of art/design/media;
PLO2 Knowledge, understanding and competencies across Digital Animation Production principles and best practices;
PLO3 Demonstrate a capacity to make informed choices concerning the Digital Animation Production field;
PLO4 Demonstrate a capacity for creative thinking and innovation;
PLO5 Communicate their ideas effectively;
PLO6 Understand all elements of the design, planning and building of a Digital Animation Production;
PLO7 Recognise the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical application;
PLO8 Demonstrate an ability to think visually;
PLO9 Plan and present their own creative concepts for Digital Animation Productions;
PLO10 Demonstrate a knowledge of the major processes involved Digital Animation Productions;
PLO11 Work as a team member in the production of a Digital Animation Production;
PLO12 Understand the importance of team work and demonstrate a knowledge of the role and function of all members of a project team;
PLO13 Plan and schedule the amount of time a project will take to complete;
PLO14 Demonstrate a competency in a range of practical Digital Animation Production execution skills;
PLO15 Reflect on their own learning experience and on the creative process;
PLO16 Demonstrate an ability to generate ideas, concepts, and solutions, in response to self initiated briefs, within a specified framework;
PLO17 Create an original and creative Digital Animation Production from a set brief;
PLO18 Demonstrate an ability to defend creative decisions;
PLO19 Demonstrate an ability to communicate creative ideas;
PLO20 Reflect on their own learning experience and on the Digital Animation Production processes;
PLO21 Demonstrate clarity of communication of ideas and resolution of creative works;
PLO22 Produce a range of content for Digital Animation Productions;
PLO23 Evaluate different approaches to concept & content generation for Digital Animation Productions;
PLO24 Perform as part of a project team and learn to accept responsibility for their role;
PLO25 Function competently in both individual and group situations;
PLO26 Evaluate his/her abilities and capacities;
PLO27 Accept and deliver constructive criticism;
PLO28 Set goals, study independently and meet deadlines;
PLO29 Take responsibility for his/her own learning;
PLO30 Be aware of the dynamic and creative nature of the Digital Animation Production industry;
PLO31 Be able to learn from experience gained in a variety of contexts;
PLO32 Engage in debate from a personal point of view, while simultaneously acknowledging and taking into account the broader issues;
PLO33 Engage in peer review;
PLO34 Engage with a broad range of theoretical texts;
PLO35 Demonstrate a capacity to prepare their work for public critique;

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Module Code Title
MMED C7002 2D Animation Design
3D Modelling and Animation
Previzualisation and Storyboard for Animation and Visual FX

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Module Code Title
MMED C8Z07 2D and 3D Art Direction
MMED C8Z06 3D Character Animation
PROJ C7Z07 External Industry Project (Animation)
MMED C8Z09 Visual FX and Post Production