Animation BA (Hons)

This three-year honours degree gives hands-on training in animation, starting with drawing, 3D modelling, texturing, lighting and rendering. Later years move into character animation, 2D animation, compositing, rigging and facial animation, alongside concept art, life drawing and narrative design. Coursework also covers the history of animation, the business and legal side of the industry, and the professional workflows used in production studios. The award is a Level 8 honours bachelor degree validated by QQI and taught in partnership with Pulse College at its Smithfield campus in Dublin. Undergraduate entry runs through CAO, after applying, candidates sit an assessed interview with the Pulse course director. Graduates are prepared to work as animators, character designers for games, concept artists or VFX animators.