Diploma in Animation (Part Time)

Overview

Faculty: Animation
Duration: 1 Year October – May (Saturdays)
Certification: Pulse College Diploma
Delivery: On Campus
Start Date: Saturday, October 11th 2025
Course Director: Joseph Learoyd
Fees: €3,500
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COURSE CONTENT

Are you passionate about Animation? Do you want to take the first steps in entering this exciting and creative industry, while working or studying Full Time? Then this Part Time course is Designed for you! Step into the world of Animation with our hands-on, industry-aligned course designed for aspiring Animators.

Studying at Pulse College will introduce you to valuable professional workflows and teach you everything from the basics of animation through to full 3D modelling. This course covers a full range of topics from Rigging and Skinning, Pre-production, Lighting and Rendering, we will introduce you to the various different types of Animation like Claymation & Stop Motion, as well as the theory behind animation to create an in-depth understanding of the work you do.

During your time with Pulse College, you will have built up a portfolio of high level work that will give you the cutting edge when looking to start the next chapter in your career.

DETAILED COURSE CONTENT

Intro to Animation
  • History and concepts in Animation
  • Introduction to the ’12 Principles’ of Animation
  • Stop-motion, Claymation and other forms of Animation
3D Animation
  • Introduction to Maya and the principles of 3D animation
  • Modelling in Maya
  • Rigging and Skinning
  • Pre-production, Lighting and Rendering
Life Drawing
  • Fundamentals of life drawing.
  • Line and contour,
  • Gesture, form, and volume.
  • Anatomy, movement, and weight.
Portfolio Development
  • 3D character Animation
  • Build a demo reel
  • Develop and showcase an animation portfolio
  • Build a linkedin profile
  • Resume

COURSE DIRECTOR

Course Director: Joseph Learoyd

Joseph is the Programme Director for Animation at Pulse College in Dublin, where he teaches 3D animation, specialising in Maya. He is currently pursuing doctoral research at Staffordshire University, focusing on localisation and adaptation in animation. With experience in the animation industry, Joseph has also spoken at academic conferences and guest lectures both nationally and internationally, transitioning his expertise into academia. Additionally, he has written on animation theory for “Headstuff” and “Irish Tech News”.

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HOW TO APPLY

Admissions

This course is a direct application course. Applications are currently taken through the Application Form below. Upon receiving your application form our Admissions Team will be in contact to discuss our payment options in securing your course place.

Educational Requirements

The programme is designed for all ages and skill levels, whether you are new to the industry, looking to up-skill, or wanting to learn new skills and enhance your career options within the Animation industry. No industry experience is required and applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications.

Interview Process

There is no interview application for this course.

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FEES

Irish / EU (Residing in Ireland)

Total cost: €3,500

Flexible Payment Option
Deposit (payable upon acceptance to the course): €800
Enrolment fee (payable in October): €1500
4 x Monthly Instalments: €300 (Nov-Feb)

**Please note: Fees are non-refundable

International / EU (living outside of Ireland)

This course is not recognised on the ILEP and therefore not available for international student application.

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