The Animation School

The Animation School is the leading source of specialist animation education that you can come across in South Africa.

The Animation School have recently been ranked in the top 25 animation training programs in the world by the animation career review, with world-class campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Offering a three-year full-time Diploma in Digital Animation as well as intensive short courses in the field of animation. Our students consistently win top honors at award ceremonies across the globe and graduates have been employed by leading studios worldwide.

The Animation School Courses

Diploma in Digital Animation

First year

• Y1.C1 – Introduction to Animation
• Y1.C2 – 2D Digital Animation
• Y1.C3 – Introduction to 3D Production

Second year

• Y2.C1 – Visual Narrative
• Y2.C2 – 3D Character Animation
• Y2.C3 – 3D Character Development
• Y2.C4 – 3D Production

Third year

• Y3.C1 – Pre-Production
• Y3.C2 – Production Electives
• Y3.C3 – Animated Short Film
• Y3.C4 – Professional Development

Short Courses

• Intro to 3D Animation
• Intro to 3D Sculpting
• Scripting for Artists
• Digital Drawing

The Animation School Application Procedure

Step One

The following pieces must be included in the portfolio:

• 1 x Comic strip (6 panels) showing how to apply to study at The Animation School (download the template)
• 6 – 12 Additional artwork pieces which you have personally produced in the past 3 years made up of any medium; illustrations, paintings, graphic design, portrait drawing, figure drawing, sculptures, digital artwork, animations or any other medium the applicant believes will motivate his/her application

Step Two

Compile a single PDF document that includes the following:

• Scanned or photographed artwork
• Comic strip
• Links to any short films or animations created by the applicant can be added to the portfolio but this is not a requirement.

Step Three

Write a one-page (A4) motivation that addresses the following question:

• Why do you want to study at The Animation School?

Step Four

• Once you have compiled your portfolio start completing the online form. You can save the form for later use.
• Complete all personal details in the online application form
• Upload the motivation letter
• Upload the portfolio
• Upload national senior certificate/ statement of results/ other qualification
• ID photo

Download the Application Guide for an overview of the application process.

The Animation School Contact Details

Cape Town campus

• Tel+27 021 461 0822
• E-mail [email protected]
• Address 42 Searle Street, Woodstock

Johannesburg campus

• Tel+27 011 886 0624
• E-mail [email protected]
• Address 110 Conrad Drive, Craighall Park