Animation blends creativity with technology, enabling artists to animate their visions. With high demand in entertainment and media, TESDA introduced the Animation NC II Course to equip individuals with key animation skills.
Also read: TESDA Animation (2D Digital) NC III
The Animation NC II Qualification teaches essential animation skills, both traditional and digital. It covers key steps like producing cleaned-up and in-between drawings, preparing students for production and post-production roles in the animation industry.
What is Animation NC II?
This course trains for assistant animator roles, covering basics to core skills like line drawing and cleanup for traditional and digital media.
Career Options
Someone with this Qualification is all set to be:
- Clean-Up Artist
- In-between Artist/In-betweener
- Clean-Up Art Checker
- In-between Checker
- Digital Clean up Artist
- Digital In-between artist
Benefits
Taking the Animation NC II Course by TESDA offers numerous benefits:
- Acquires competencies in producing traditional and digital animations for both production and post-production stages.
- Enhances knowledge, skills, and attitudes for roles such as assistant animator, clean-up, and in-betweener in line with industry standards.
- Develops expertise in line drawing techniques.
- Provides the ability to produce high-quality cleaned-up and in-between drawings in both traditional and digital formats.
- Prepares individuals for a competitive career in the animation industry.
Units of Competency
This qualification is made up of the following competency units:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Practice career professionalism
- Practice occupational health and safety procedures
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Solve/Address general workplace problems
- Exercise sustainable development in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Apply quality standards
- Perform Computer Operations
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Apply traditional drawing techniques for animation
- Produce traditional cleaned-up key drawings
- Produce traditional in-between drawings
- Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings
- Produce digital in-between drawings
Sample of Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
- Basic Competencies: 52 hours
- Common Competencies: 28 hours
- Core Competencies: 536 hours
Total: 616 hours
Also read: TESDA Computer Systems Servicing NC II Course
Qualifications
Trainees aiming to join the course should have the following qualifications:
- Applicants should have demonstrable drawing skills.
- Candidates are required to pass a drawing exam/evaluation as administered by the institution.
- Candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of 10 years of basic education or possess a Certificate of Completion from an Alternative Learning System (ALS) with an equivalent of Grade 10.
- Competency in computer operation is essential.
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication is required.
This list excludes specific institutional requirements like education, work experience, etc., required by the school or center for TVET program trainees.
Requirements
- PSA Birth Certificate
- High School or College Diploma
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
- Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
- 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures
Trainer Qualifications
- Required: National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) Level I in Animation NC II.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience as an animator or assistant animator within the past 5 years.
These qualifications are crucial for TESDA Animation NC II trainers, requiring skills in both animation and instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between traditional and digital animation?
A: Traditional animation involves hand-drawing each frame, while digital animation uses software to create and manipulate images.
2. Is there a high demand for animators in the industry?
A: Yes, the growing entertainment and media industries constantly demand skilled animators.
3. Can I take this course even without prior drawing experience?
A: Drawing skills are recommended but not required for the course. Basic drawing techniques will be covered to enhance your skills..
4. What types of jobs can I apply for after completing this course?
A: Graduates of Animation NC II can work as clean-up artists, in-between artists, and digital clean-up artists in animation studios, production houses, and post-production companies.
5. Are there any opportunities for career advancement after completing this course?
A: Yes, individuals can enhance their skills with extra courses or workshops to specialize in animation areas or advance to roles like lead animator or director.
Summary
TESDA’s Animation NC II Course is a fantastic way to boost your animation skills for a successful career. It covers essential traditional and digital animation competencies, making graduates competitive in the industry. Ideal for those passionate about creativity and technology. Enroll now and start your journey in animation with TESDA!