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
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
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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) |
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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
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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) |
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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
Information and Interview Session Requirements
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
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
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.
Additional funding information
Course Contact Details
Selling Points
- Learn about the principles of animation
- Develop skills in producing both two and three dimensional animation
- Start to discover your creative style
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