Advanced Skills for Visual Effects, Video and Animation Post-Production Traineeship Level 5 & 6
Course Code VFA
NFQ Level 5 & 6
Duration 2 Years
Award Year 1: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media
Award Year 2: QQI Level 6 Combined Certificate
Why choose Advanced Skills for Visual Effects, Video and Animation Post-Production Traineeship ?
Companies in Ireland specialising in post-production visual-effects, video production and animation have experienced very strong growth recently, and several of these industry leading companies have worked with BCFE to design this unique course.
This course provides a unique opportunity for applicants who have a keen interest in obtaining the skills to work in post-production in visual effects, video production and animation.
Practical experience will be gained in both years of the course with industry-leading creative media companies. In year two of this traineeship, you will have the opportunity of going on placement in a creative media industry for 12 weeks. The remainder of the course time will be completed at BCFE.
What will you study?
Year 1
- Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
- 3D Computer Graphics (5N5029)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Work Experience (with 12-week work learning project over summer) (5N1356)
- Design Skills (5N0784)
- Digital Editing (5N1438)
- Image Processing (5N1292)
- Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
- Figure Studies (5N1869)
- Cinematography Camera Operations (5N1590)
End of Year 1 Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media 5M5048.
Year 2
- Editing Practice and techniques (AVID) (6N5427)
- Digital Video Processing and Production (Da Vinci Colour Grading) (6N5426)
- Graphics and Animation (Motion Graphics After-Effects) (6N4979)
- Multimedia Technology (Nuke – Compositing) (6N4514)
- Design Skills (Houdini – Effects) (6N3446)
- Film and Digital Video Production (6N5428)
- Work Experience (Studio placement in Year 2) (6N1946)
End of Year 2 Certification QQI Level 6 Combined Certificate.
What do you need to apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course applicants will be invited to a 20-minute interview. At the interview you must bring or send in advance a portfolio with samples of some of your recent creative work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details.
Portfolio Guidelines
The portfolio can include:
- Content such as short video clips, photographic images, digital artwork or any other digital work, which has been produced, edited or digitally modified/enhanced by the candidate.
- Applicant should provide evidence of a good work ethic and a strong personal interest in the area.
- Though not an essential requirement, evidence of an ability to draw would be considered an advantage.
Progression & Career Opportunities
- Level 5 and level 6 graduates may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
- Graduates of this programme have gained employment in leading studios in Ireland in areas of animation, VFX and video post-production.
Students' Work
