Following a consultative process with our focus panel from industry, feedback from professional bodies indicated an expectation that educational standards will act as forerunner to setting standards for professional recognition. In line with these developments, it is proposed that the BA in Animation will be managed by Griffith College in accordance with its QQI approved Quality Assurance procedures. In this regard, from an academic governance perspective, the programme is being presented for validation to QQI as a collaborative programme in association with Griffith College. Griffith College represents an ideal collaborative partner for the programme given its direct experience of delivering related programmes in design, film, photography, film and computer games. The academic direction of the programme will be managed jointly by Pulse College and Griffith College’s Design faculty. 2.2 Rationale for the Choice of QQI Named Award Stem Sought and for the Named Award Title The proposed programme presents an arts programme requiring learners to achieve the Awards Standards in Art and Design as outlined by QQI and considered necessary for successful employment within the animation industry. While there is a strong technical strand, particularly the competencies required to utilise industry standard software, it is the artistic development of the learner which is privileged. For this reason, the BA in Animation is proposed as an Arts award with the programme representing a major award of 180 ECTS 2.3 QQI Awards Standards Used In developing the learning outcomes both at programme and module level, the team referenced the Awards Standards in Art and Design as published by QQI and ensured the learning outcomes are consistent with these standards. 2.4 Minimum Intended Programme Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the BA in Animation programme the graduate will be able to: PLO_1 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and processes underpinning professional animation production and of the animation pipeline and animation production across a wide range of contemporary visual media and digital formats.
Following a consultative process with our focus panel from industry, feedback from professional bodies indicated an expectation that educational standards will act as forerunner to setting standards for professional recognition. In line with these developments, it is proposed that the BA in Animation will be managed by Griffith College in accordance with its QQI approved Quality Assurance procedures. In this regard, from an academic governance perspective, the programme is being presented for validation to QQI as a collaborative programme in association with Griffith College. Griffith College represents an ideal collaborative partner for the programme given its direct experience of delivering related programmes in design, film, photography, film and computer games. The academic direction of the programme will be managed jointly by Pulse College and Griffith College’s Design faculty. 2.2 Rationale for the Choice of QQI Named Award Stem Sought and for the Named Award Title The proposed programme presents an arts programme requiring learners to achieve the Awards Standards in Art and Design as outlined by QQI and considered necessary for successful employment within the animation industry. While there is a strong technical strand, particularly the competencies required to utilise industry standard software, it is the artistic development of the learner which is privileged. For this reason, the BA in Animation is proposed as an Arts award with the programme representing a major award of 180 ECTS 2.3 QQI Awards Standards Used In developing the learning outcomes both at programme and module level, the team referenced the Awards Standards in Art and Design as published by QQI and ensured the learning outcomes are consistent with these standards. 2.4 Minimum Intended Programme Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the BA in Animation programme the graduate will be able to: PLO_1 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and processes underpinning professional animation production and of the animation pipeline and animation production across a wide range of contemporary visual media and digital formats.
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