DL920- MA 3D Animation
Sheridan College Pathway

Please note: IADT’s full MA in 3D Animation is not being offered in its entirety at this time. This programme is only offered to graduates of Sheridan College

Designed in partnership with Sheridan College, this programme option provides an opportunity for graduates of Sheridan’s Computer Animation, Creature, and VFX postgraduate certificates to complete a Master of Arts degree.

Through an agreement with Sheridan, IADT will accept Sheridan postgraduate certificates in these areas as equivalent to the first two semesters of its own three-semester MA in 3D programme. Sheridan graduates can achieve an MA by successfully completing a third semester of IADT’s offering, which comprises of a single, substantial Major Project module.

This agreement is designed to progress the skills learned at Sheridan into a focused self-directed final project that will advance the technical, professional, and critical capacity of the students through the development and completion of a creative and/or research-based project to Master’s level.

How does the process work?

There are several steps to the process.

Step one. Candidates must apply with supporting paperwork showing their completion of a Sheridan certificate in the fields described above. Applications must also include a preliminary project idea that develops or extends their work in the area they have previously studied. Samples of work indicating the applicant’s ability to complete to the proposed project will be required. Students will apply and be notified according to the schedule below.

Step two. Students must undertake a ten-week (42 hour) Certificate in Research Methods for the Creative Practices offered through IADT in October (€900). This will introduce you to the methods of investigation, critical thinking, project development, and information gathering that are central to Master’s level work in the creative disciplines. It will also introduce you to IADT’s online resources. The course will be conducted remotely, and will consist of online lectures, recorded content, and individual tutorials. During this course you will create a detailed project proposal with supporting material, a plan of action, and a project plan timeline. This module must be successfully completed before students can enrol in the Major Project module.

Step three. On successful completion of the Certificate in Research Methods for the Creative Practices, students will be registered on the Major Project module  (MA in 3D Animation; €5000) in January. They will spend the first two weeks in Dublin as we begin project work, and then may choose where they wish to continue their work. Students will be assigned a supervisor, and will have access to additional staff and teaching support as needed.

The Major Project Module

The Major Project module is built around independent practice, and therefore there are no scheduled classes. The projects are driven by the needs and curiosity of each student, and are independently conceived pieces of  high-level creative, professional, or research activity. Students will drive the process, with support and guidance from supervisors. Interim deadlines will be assigned to keep everyone on track.

The Major Project will culminate in a final project presentation, in a form selected by the student, along with supporting research and reflective elements for assessment by a panel of academic and discipline experts. This can take a number of forms, and will be agreed between students and the teaching team during the initial phase in person in Dublin, with a point for re-evaluation in the middle of the module. Graduate work will be displayed during IADT’s Exhibition and Showcase in late May.

What do I need to apply?

A completed postgraduate from Sheridan College (or a letter stating that successful completion will be achieved), transcripts, and a completed IADT application form.

You will asked for a preliminary project idea, which can be developed through the Research Methods course. You must provide examples of work that show your ability to undertake the project, as well as a statement about your preparedness to do the work. We sincerely welcome applicants who have been working in their professional areas and want to return to education to complete an MA, as well as recent graduates. We suggest that each applicant contact the MA programme chairs to discuss their applications before submission.

Important Dates 2024-25

23rd August 2024 @ 5pm IST

Applications submitted before the deadline, will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and places may be offered earlier. All Applicants will receive the admissions outcome no later than the 6th September 2024.