DL847 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

3D Animation (Portfolio)

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

693

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Down 33 points since 2023 (726).

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About this course

This degree teaches you to create 3D characters, worlds and animated stories. It is described as the first 3D animation degree in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study animation principles, world building, character animation, lighting and rendering, and film and animation history. There are group projects and a digital group production in Year 2. Final year covers a thesis, minor project and major project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can do an industry placement in Ireland or abroad, or study abroad on Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in animation, film and TV, games, motion graphics and visual effects, or study further, such as an MA in 3D Animation.
Who it suits
Suits students who like drawing, technology and bringing characters to life on screen.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

2023726202487320256052026693

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026693Published after the final round
2025 605605799
2024 873578869
2023 726701860

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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