Animation Drawing Studies is a comprehensive foundation programme in animation with a particular emphasis on developing strong drawing skills.
You will learn the fundamentals of animation layout and drawing, figure studies, painting and sculpture which will enhance your creativity and your artistic skills.
This course will provide you with a great introduction to the world of animation and will give you a strong technical and artistic foundation which will allow you to progress to the HND in Classical and Computer Animation (CCH).
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203160 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Category | Animation, Art |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| Entry Requirements | QQI Level 4 award or equivalent Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) |
| Career Path | Graduates with a merit profile can automatically progress to the Classical and Computer Animation Level 6 (CCH) in BCFE. Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). |
| Course Code | CDS |

Animation Drawing Studies is a comprehensive foundation programme in animation with a particular emphasis on developing strong drawing skills.