2D ANIMATION TRANSITION COURSE in TOON BOOM HARMONY

The National Talent Academy for Animation in partnership with Creative Media Academy Ireland is delighted to launch the 2D Animation Transition Course in Toon Boom Harmony. This course is supported by Animation Skillnet and has been designed as a bridging programme, both for animation graduates looking for their first opportunity with a professional studio, and… Continue reading 2D ANIMATION TRANSITION COURSE in TOON BOOM HARMONY

NTAA Launches Pre-Production Workshop Series

The National Talent Academy for Animation is delighted to launch our Pre-Production Workshop Series, featuring 6 workshops in 6 key areas including I.P. Development, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Design, Animatic Editing & Scene Prep. Overview The workshops provide intensive training from industry experts both local and international. They are open to graduates, junior professionals and those wishing… Continue reading NTAA Launches Pre-Production Workshop Series

The National Talent Academy for Animation hosts first Animation Fair at TUS Athlone

On May 25th, over 100 students and graduates from TUS Athlone, Clonmel and Limerick gathered for a day of workshops, panel events, screenings, portfolio clinics and one-to-one meetings with some of Ireland’s leading studios. It was a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of animators to hear from, and network with, industry leaders. The highlight… Continue reading The National Talent Academy for Animation hosts first Animation Fair at TUS Athlone

The NTTA Mentorship Programme is Open for Mentee Applications!

We are delighted to launch our first Mentorship Programme, offering opportunities in 8 key areas of animation production:  Intellectual Property Development Scriptwriting Storyboarding DesignEditing VFXMusic Composition Studio Set-up The programme provides one-to-one guidance with industry experts both local and international, over a six month period and is open to graduates, junior professionals and those who wish to move into animation… Continue reading The NTTA Mentorship Programme is Open for Mentee Applications!

New Academy for Animation now open for registration

The brand new National Talent Academy for Animation (NTAA) has opened for registration and aims to increase the number of skilled staff in the sector and create a greater awareness of its long-term career potential. An initiative of Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, the new Academy is a major development for the Irish animation industry… Continue reading New Academy for Animation now open for registration