Bachelor in Animation

Located in Ireland, Atlantic Technological University is a dynamic college that offers many advantages for international students. You will find a supportive community, excellent applied learning, and teaching environments that reflect the real needs of businesses and professions in the region. With a strong focus on innovation, ATU provides opportunities for you to make significant contributions to society.

ATU offers 179 programs, covering many subjects, including engineering, business, and medicine. Specifically, the college focuses on applied learning and research environments that cater to the needs of local industries. You can expect to learn from experienced faculty and engage with different departments, all while improving your English language skills.

In Ireland, you will experience a unique cultural setting with many activities to enjoy. You will be part of a community of 19,000 students, including 4,000 international students, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. The campus provides modern facilities, and the surrounding city offers many benefits, from historic landmarks to modern amenities, making it an ideal location for you to thrive and succeed.

Students who have already developed artistic skills or a strong interest in visual storytelling and wish to work in fields such as television, film, games or digital media will find this programme appropriate. It expects a portfolio of creative work or comparable experience and a willingness to engage with both artistic and technical aspects of animation.

Animation explores how moving images convey narrative, emotion and information. The course covers the fundamentals of visual inquiry, the physics of motion, narrative construction and the use of industry software, allowing learners to translate ideas into animated sequences.

This four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation is taught on the Letterkenny campus. Core modules include Visual Enquiry, Animation Principles, Narrative & Visual Storytelling and specialised production skills. Students may exit after two years with a Higher Certificate or after three years with a BA, and the programme offers the chance to shift specialisation after the first semester, subject to space.