Digital Media Animation NPA @ SCQF Level 5

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Introduction

This course gives you insight into the limitless world of animation. You will learn a range of animation skills and processes in order to develop your creativity and technical skills. The course also enables you to develop your creative thinking skills, imagination and digital ability.

Course code

NDMA

Location:

Dumfries

Duration

1 year
3 hours a week with your tutor on campus
1 hour a week directed study
Independent study may also be required

Entry Requirements

A general interest in animation

Resources required

PC or Mac with following specs:

Windows

	Minimum requirement
Processor	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system	Windows 10 version 1803, 1809 and later (64 bit)
RAM	8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
Hard disk space	5 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; more free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
	Additional disk space for disk cache (10GB recommended)
Monitor resolution	1280x1024 display
GPU	OpenGL version 3.3 or higher (DirectX 12 with feature level 12_0 recommended) Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated ray-traced 3D renderer
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*

MacOS

	Minimum requirement
Processor	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system	macOS X version 10.13 (64 bit), version 10.14 (64 bit) or version 10.15 (64 bit)
RAM	8GB of RAM (16GB recommended)
Hard disk space	6 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; more free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
	Additional disk space for disk cache (10GB recommended)
Monitor resolution	1024x900 display (1280x1024 recommended)
GPU	OpenGL version 3.3 or higher (Metal Support recommended) Optional: Adobe-certified GPU card for GPU-accelerated ray-traced 3D renderer
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
Software	QuickTime 10.x software recommended

Software

Adobe Animate
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Media Encoder
Adobe Premiere Rush

You will also need:

Drawing paper
Graphite pencil
Fineliner
Coloured pencils
Camera/smart phone to capture video

Scanner/camera to capture stills/copy artwork

Information and Interview Session Requirements

There are no requirements for an interview for this course but you should have a basic knowledge and an interest in the industry with a view to potentially looking to have a career within it if you would like to join this course.

Course Content

You will have the opportunity to develop and create animations using a range of media and techniques
You will be able to develop both your creative and technical skills

You will develop your understanding of animation through evaluating your own and the work of others. Course content is subject to change

Assessments

Assessments are practical and written.

Progression

The course includes an NPA award. There will be progression opportunities into creative industries subjects such as Photography, Visual Communication (Graphic Design with Moving Image) or Art and Design.

Candidates can use the NPA to progress further in the field of animation and other related industries, whether it is web animation or complex character animation for the film and games industries.

Career Prospects