Computer Modelling and Animation

Computer Modelling and Animation NQ

(SCQF level 5)

Full-time, Computing and Digital Technologies

Course Options
No course offerings available at the moment.

Overview

This creative computing course provides an overview of the key elements of computer modelling and animation (3D and 2D), giving you the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to progress to higher level courses in a range of areas, including 3D Computer Animation and Games Development.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/

Minimum entry requirements
  • Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics and preferably an arts or STEM based subject; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements
  • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview, where you'll get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.

What you study
  • 2D Computer Animation.
  • 3D Computer Animation.
  • 3D Computer Modelling.
  • Still Image Acquisition (Bitmap and Vector).
  • Developmental Drawing.
  • Audio/Video Acquisition and Editing.
  • Creating Media Assets.

After the course

Entry-level positions in the industry.

Continuing Study

Successful students can apply for higher level full-time courses.