Course General Description

On the B.Sc. (Honours) in Digital Animation Production, students learn to design, create and animate for both 2D and 3D digital animation platforms such as TV, Film and Games. There is a focus on developing the learners core skills in the traditional disciplines of drawing, illustration and design with a strong emphasis on the principles of animation. Building on this foundation, learners continue to develop their creative voice while training in industry standard software, processes and technologies with the aim of bringing their ideas and concepts to life on screen. This programme is a unique Bachelor of Science Honours Degree offering, blending traditional art practices with creative technologies to produce the future of animation talent in Ireland and abroad. Digital Animation Production is focused on the many roles required to produce professional digital animation content with graduates seeking employment in a variety of roles from designers to animators to more technical roles such as riggers and technical artists. The programme is suited to individuals with an artistic ability who wish to produce high quality digital animation by combining their artistic creativity with technical know-how. Emphasis is placed on the needs of animation studio production, with the programme aiding and developing individuals to fulfil both generalist and specialist roles in such organisations.

School General Description

LIT is one of Ireland’s most dynamic and vibrant educational institutions. As you look around LIT, you will see an astonishing diversity of programmes and people exploring new ideas, pursuing new knowledge, creating new art, and filling our workshops, studios and labs with the vibrancy that comes from being an institution that is committed to discovery and creativity and in choosing LIT, you will experience a truly rich and diverse educational experience. We are extremely proud to be the only Institute of Technology to have been twice named Sunday Times ‘University Guide’ Institute of the Year, in 2009 and 2013.