US701 · Level 7 · 3 years · Portfolio course

Digital Animation (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

707

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

Up 553 points since 2023 (154).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in digital animation at TUS Clonmel, mixing traditional drawing with digital tools. Entry is by portfolio.

How long
3 years
What you study
You start with drawing, animation principles, visual design and digital technology. Later modules cover 2D rigged animation, compositing, writing for animation, short film, 3D animation, production design and studio practice. You build a portfolio. The Clonmel campus is a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence.
Where it can lead
The course prepares you for generalist and specialist roles in animation studios, where Toon Boom skills are in demand.
Who it suits
Suits students who like drawing and storytelling and want to bring characters to life on screen.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023154202420252026707

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026707Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 154154419

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

  • Engineering: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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