DL130 - Certificate Production Management for Animation

This course is currently offered in collaboration with Creative Futures Academy (CFA). CFA is a ground-breaking partnership between: The National College of Art and Design, University College Dublin, and the Institute of Art, Design + Technology. Our tailored programmes and micro courses offer access to expertise and networks across the three leading creative institutions and our industry partners. Learn with us as we experiment, innovate and respond to change.

This course will provide learners with a command of the practical management of industry standard digital animation productions, primarily 2D animation but also 3D and VFX.

The course has been developed with industry partners in Ireland and the state agency with responsibility for skills development for the screen sector in Ireland, Screen Skills Ireland.

Each student will complete a live production plan as part of this course. They will have an opportunity to apply the skills they have learned on the course in a real world context.

What will I do?

This course presents you with an opportunity to gain and develop practical production skills specifically for the animation industry, to keep pace with the ever-changing technology and practices and its use in animation production.

You will be able to incorporate your skills into the real world as live productions, which is an integral part of the course.

You will achieve your learning outcomes through practical work ranging from full team productions to individual exercises.

What modules will I study?

This is a single module certificate.

Dates + Times

The course is offered fully online with classes taking place on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on the following dates:

• 27th October 2026
• 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th November
• 1st, 8th, 15th December
• 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January 2027
• 2nd, 9th, 16th February

Future Careers

Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. Graduates go onto animation production houses, online content providers, the broadcast media, advertisement agencies, production facilities, company in house production facilities, state and civil society bodies and indeed any group involved in the creation and distribution of animated content.

Who can apply?

This course is suitable for students who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.

Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.

Fees + Scholarships

Creative Futures Academy are delighted to collaborate with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet to offer a special partnership rate of €600 for qualifying candidates, which include those resident in the Republic of Ireland and not already in receipt of a bursary, grant aid or a scholarship for this course and not participating in a CE scheme or in receipt of Unemployment Benefit.

Testimonials

“This course has opened a new career avenue in which I now have the foundational knowledge and confidence to thrive. Leon Elliott’s wealth of experience and guest lectures from the industry, combined with his pragmatic outlook (and keen wit) made for a relaxed learning environment even during the most intense classes. I now have a far better understanding of the animation industry and process, and practical job hunting advice to action. Coupled with IADT’s community-driven attitude and the myriad opportunities therein, have made taking this course a career highlight which I would highly recommend to anyone interested.” – Aoife Doyle, 2025 Graduate.