Breaking Into Animation: Portfolio Essentials for Third-Level Applications

The National Talent Academy for Animation is delighted to launch our online webinar, Breaking Into Animation: Portfolio Essentials for Third-Level Applications with Lisa McDonald.

Overview:

A two-hour live webinar designed to introduce prospective students to animation portfolio requirements and demystify the application process.
 

Target Audience:

• Leaving Cert students / recent grads 

• Beginners considering animation 

• Students unsure if they’re “good enough”

Structure:

• Introductions & Overview 

• What Colleges Want

  • Observational drawing vs style

  • Process > polish.

  • Common mistakes 

•  Portfolio Breakdown

  • Observational studies 

  • Life drawing 

  • Character design 

  • Storyboarding Imaginative work 

  • Examples

• Live Exercise 

• Q&A 

Course Details:

Date: October/November 2026.

Time: 6pm -  8pm.

Location: Virtual attendance via Zoom.

Cost: There is no cost to the participants. 

Deadline: Friday, August 7th at 10am.

Requirements:

Candidates must be resident in Ireland.

Apply Here