US805 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Digital Animation (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

691

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

Up 29 points since 2023 (662).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in animation at the Clonmel digital campus. It blends traditional drawing with digital tools.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with drawing, animation principles, visual design and storytelling, then move into 2D rigged animation, compositing, short film work, 3D animation and production design. Year 3 includes building your portfolio and studio practice.
Where it can lead
Clonmel is a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, which helps graduates looking for studio animation jobs.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy drawing and want to turn their art into moving characters using computers.

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

2023662202474220257892026691

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026691Published after the final round
2025 789789945
2024 742742944
2023 662662979

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

  • Italian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3

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

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