Course details
Course description
- 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
You will develop your understanding of animation through evaluating your own and the work of others. Course content is subject to change
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.
Learning outcome
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.
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.
Entry requirements
- A general interest in animation
Resources required
PC or Mac with following specs:
Windows
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)
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
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)
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
Course options
Course details
Part time
21st Aug 2023 to 27th May 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Dumfries Campus
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4FD