Motion Graphics, 3D and Visual Effects (BTEC Year 1)
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BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production
(Motion Graphics route) (Year 1) 603/2286/X
Overview
A Digital Art & Design Course for Creatives!
This diverse and fast-paced course provides professional training in motion graphics, animation, video compositing, 3D graphics, and visual effects (VFX). Students learn how to research and generate ideas and gain the design skills needed to produce high-end, mouth-watering graphics.
Year one covers a broad range of skills in computer graphics, motion graphics, VFX (visual effects), video compositing, animation and 3D modelling.
Year 2 develops and refine these skills, focusing on advanced motion graphics and editing, 3D character animation, 3D cinematography. Students learn to produce professional quality motion graphics, rig and animate 3D models and light, render and composite their work.
These skills equip students for careers in motion design, visual effects, 3D graphics for games, film and television.
This is a two-year BTEC Higher National Diploma, an international qualification delivered and recognised around the world. As part of the UK framework it is equivalent in value to a Foundation Degree.
This course can be viewed as the first two years of a three-year Higher Education degree. Graduates can apply to a range of UK colleges and universities to do a one-year top-up to achieve an Honours Degree. They may also apply for advanced entry to a number of Irish Higher Education courses.
On completing this course, students are also well equipped to go directly into the workplace.
Course Content
Photoshop, After Effects, 3D modelling, VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation, Project Development, Professional Practice, and more!
Students gain skills in leading industry computer programs such as:
- 3DS MAX
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Illustrator
Year One covers a broad range of skills in computer graphics, motion graphics, VFX (visual effects), compositing, animation and 3D.
COURSE CONTENT |
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Year 1 |
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Image creation and editing in Adobe Photoshop | |
Video post-production & animation in Adobe After Effects | |
3D | |
Project development | |
Motion graphics practices | |
Visual effects & motion graphics cultures | |
Professional practice |
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Duration
1 year full time
STUDENT CHARGES |
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Year 1 | |
Student Services | € 250 |
BTEC exam fees | €350 |
Facilities / Class materials | € 200 |
TOTAL | €800 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255540
email: douglasstreetcampus@corketb.ie
Career Opportunities
Graduates have an excellent and adaptable skills set. Recent graduates are employed in e-learning, 3D animation, architectural visualisation, film post-production and video-game graphics, motion graphics and animation.
Progression Opportunities
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
Note: Some of the courses below also offer the possibility of advanced entry into 2nd and 3rd year of their courses for students who achieve high enough grades in their HND.
- Various UK colleges for a 1-year top-up course to achieve a BA in Creative Media Production
- Colaiste Dhulaigh (Dublin): B.A. (Hons) Top Up Degree In Animation (1 year) delivered in Dublin in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton (UK).
- MTU:
- BA (Hons) Visual Communications (CR600)
- BA (Hons) Photography with New Media (CR225)
- BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Media (CR112).
- TUS:
- BSC (Hons) Game Art & Design (Level 8) (LC502)
- BSC (Hons) Creative Media and Design (Level 8) (LC517)
- BSC (Hons) Digital Animation Production (Level 8) (LC518)
- BSC Creative Media and Design (Level 7) (LC504)
- MTU Tralee
- BA in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design (TL701)
- BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design (TL801)