Certificate in Production Management for Animation
Delivery Mode
fully online
Start Date
2026-10-27
End Date
2027-02-26
Level
EFQ Level 7 / NFQ Level 9
Fee
€1 100
ECTS
10
Overview
This course will provide learners with a command of the practical management of industry standard digital animation productions, primarily 2D animation but also 3D and VFX. The course has been developed with industry partners in Ireland and the state agency with responsibility for skills development for the screen sector in Ireland, Screen Skills Ireland. This course presents you with an opportunity to gain and develop practical production skills specifically for the animation industry, to keep pace with the ever-changing technology and practices and its use in animation production. Each participant will complete a live production plan as part of this course. They will have an opportunity to apply the skills they have learned on the course in a real world context. Dates + Times The course is offered fully online with classes taking place on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on the following dates: 27th October 2026 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th November 1st, 8th, 15th December 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January 2027 2nd, 9th, 16th February
Requirements
This course is suitable for students who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level. Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.
Course Outcomes
Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. Graduates go onto animation production houses, online content providers, the broadcast media, advertisement agencies, production facilities, company in house production facilities, state and civil society bodies and indeed any group involved in the creation and distribution of animated content.