US707 · Level 7 · 3 years

Visual Effects for Film, TV and Animation (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 BSc in visual effects for film, TV and animation at TUS Clonmel, developed by people who worked in the industry. Entry is by portfolio.

How long
3 years
What you study
You start with 3D modelling, animation, drawing, digital photography and visual communication. Later modules include motion graphics, compositing and matchmove, which is how footage is prepared for effects work. There is also a career skills module on CVs and interviews.
Placement and abroad
There is an employment placement module of about 200 hours of student effort.
Where it can lead
It prepares you for the film, television and animation sectors in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like film and animation and enjoy mixing art with technical computer work.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026–Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Agricultural Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Applied 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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