This 8-week course will provide learners with a solid introduction to CAD and equip them with the knowledge and skills to create and modify drawings using AutoCAD.

Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Design
About
This 8-week course will provide learners with a solid introduction to CAD and equip them with the knowledge and skills to create and modify drawings using AutoCAD. Having a computer-aided design education can create a lot of business opportunities. A business with CAD design training and experience can find work in many industries, from interior design and product design to engineering and architecture.
The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop basic skills in an AutoCAD environment.
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have basic computing skills.
English Program Requirements
If you are interested in studying in DkIT, you need to meet the entry requirements for the program for which you want to apply. Each application must be accompanied by certified evidence of all relevant qualifications held to date including evidence of proficiency in English.
Career
Computer Graphics and Animation technologies have evolved rapidly over the past 5 years. The real-time pipeline along with real-time rendering strategies reduces animation and film production lead time, thereby reducing costs.
Graduates of the course will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of both the creative, developmental and programming strands within the 3D computer animation discipline and will be skilled in the use of a range of 3D animation applications. Graduates choosing a 3D Animation career will have an understanding of all aspects of a multi-disciplinary 3D animation team and will be equipped to follow career paths such as:
Animator
Modeller
Rigger
Texture Artist
Compositor
Visual Effects Artist
Lighting ArtistPostgraduate Diploma in Technical Direction for Computer Animation Production
Project Manager
Fee Information
How to Apply
Non-EU applicants applying for one of the courses at DkIT, please apply online via the link below. Simply choose your course of interest and hit apply, please provide the following documents with your application:
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- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate (if applicable)
- IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts
- Passport copy
Apply Online
If your application is successful, you will receive an initial letter of offer either directly or through the offices of the agency.
You must then pay the fees for the first year of the programme in full and and provide evidence of a health insurance policy. Once your fees have been lodged in full to the DKIT account, a final letter of offer will be issued. You will need this letter in order to apply for a student visa. Visa applications are made to your local Irish Embassy or Consulate or to the Department of Justice in Ireland. If your visa application is refused, you can apply to the Institute regarding a refund.
Computer Aided Design

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Ireland, Dundalk
