MT 711 - BA: Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design Course from MTU - Munster Technological University

The Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design gives you up-to-the minute skills and industry relevant training in the animation and visual effects sector. It will introduce you to the core principles of creative film making, animation and visual storytelling. Ireland has one of the fastest growing animation sectors in the world; some of the largest animation companies are based here. This degree gives you the necessary practical and technical skills for employment in this rapidly expanding sector. There are modules on drawing/character development, illustration, design, character modelling, animation principles, puppet/set design, stop motion, digital graphics, visual effects, motion graphics, compositing, 2D/3D modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting, photography and digital cinematography. It is advisable to have a strong interest in the creative arts sector. Industry will require a portfolio of works for work placement, and when entering the work force after graduating. Applicants need to have a great interest in animation, visual storytelling, illustrating, drawing and digital painting to secure employment.

Applications to the Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design programme are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO) https://www.cao.ie. Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade 06/H7 in English or Gaeilge, 06/H7 in Mathematics, and 06/H7 in three other subjects.

In addition, applicants to this programme must submit a digital portfolio.

Places will be offered on the basis of the portfolio score, rather than on Leaving Cert points, once the minimum entry requirements have been met.

A Digital Portfolio, is similar to an ordinary portfolio, only the content is presented in digital format. A Digital Portfolio is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your suitability for engaging in a creative programme. There is no standard digital portfolio but the portfolio can include digital images/videos of any of the following original works

Traditional art work, drawings, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, photography and 3D work.
Design and Communication Graphics (DCG) for the Leaving Certificate. Any 3D works completed for (DCG)
Sketchbook/ visual diaries including observational drawings, such as life drawing, drawings of people, animals, landscapes, objects. Include a mix of poses and medias, showcasing line, tone and texture.
Photography – to showcase your creative abilities behind the lens.
Any short animations, motion design, visual effects, modelling or game art, storyboards, showcasing the idea for a short animation/film/ advertisement etc.
Illustrations/ graphic design artworks.
Large scale or 3D work or paintings,
Unfinished work or work-in-progress.

Remember…

Your digital portfolio should include a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 sample pieces of your work. These can be individual files or can be combined into a single document (such as a Word file or PDF file).
Do not email any files as attachments.
Do not sent Zip files.
All your work should be stored in a folder on your Google Drive.
Images: should be stored in the folder as JPEG or PNG files or combined in a document (such as a Word file or PDF file).
Video or Animations: should be sent as YouTube links in a document
Submit the Google Drive link containing your portfolio to creativemediakerry@mtu.ie, please make sure when you share that you give “anyone with the link” access) and in your email clearly indicate your name and your CAO number.

If you have any queries about submitting your digital portfolio, please contact us at creativemediakerry@mtu.ie

A maximum of 600 points may be awarded for the digital portfolio. The points are equivalent to the normal CAO points system, and will be added to your Leaving Certificate/QQI/Mature OR Non-standard results when offers are being made via CAO.

The digital portfolio will be assessed based on creativity, presentation and range of work, skills and ability.

The Closing Date for submitting your digital portfolio is February 18^th, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Note: you must include MT711 Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design in your CAO preferences, if you are presenting a digital portfolio.

The University reserves the right to call applicants to interview, if successful applicant numbers exceed the number of places available. Applicants will be written to within five weeks of the submission closing date, advising them of their results.

This course gives you the core skills to launch a career in Ireland’s vibrant animation, games and visual effects industry. The content has been designed with extensive input from industry animators, in order to make sure our graduates have the skills that employers need. The degree is designed to foster creative talent in a technology-driven environment, enabling our students to design and develop animation content while working with the latest industry standard software. You get hands on, practical, applied training, and an appreciation of relevant theories underpinning the evolution of animation, visual effects and motion design.