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Courses Offered at The Animation School 2023/2024

List of Courses Offered at the Animation School 2023 | The Animation School Prospectus, Online Application Form and Entry Requirements 2023.

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Below is the official and current List of the Animation School Courses 2023 For Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, Short Courses, and Distance Learning Programmes.

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All candidates seeking admission to study at the Animation School For 2023 are hereby direct to check the list of available programs (courses) that has gained accreditation before submitting an application.

The Animation School is the leading source of specialist animation education in South Africa.

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List of Courses Offered at The Animation School

The Animation School offers a wide variety of full-time courses as listed below:

Diploma in Digital Animation

Gain a strong foundation in the history of animation, principles of animation, colour theory, art direction, storytelling and pre-production, production and post-production.

The aim of the Diploma in Digital Animation is to prepare students for a successful career in the animation industry by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, technological training and professionalism required to make a smooth transition into the work place or the opportunity to further their studies.

Students will gain a strong theoretical foundation in the history of animation, the principles of animation, colour theory, art direction, storytelling and pre-production, production and post-production. They will also develop detailed knowledge of the field of animation and how that knowledge relates to film and media studies, history, art and design. Students will be assessed on their ability to critically analyse these principles and theories and apply them when solving complex problems within 2D and 3D animation.

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Graduates of the programme are complimented by employers for their ability to deliver excellent work from the first day of employment because of the industry- relevant experience gained in their third year. This includes production of a short film as a member of a team, completion of a 2-week placement within an animation studio and preparation of a personal demo-reel, all of which are underpinned by the knowledge and skills gained in the first and second years of the programme.

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

 

Part Time Short Courses

Digital Drawing Courses

We have partnered with the Digital Canvas Academy to offer classes for scholars (from Grade 8, during school holidays) and artists interested in gaining digital drawing skills required in the digital animation field.

Introduction to 3D Animation

Learn the basic workings of Autodesk Maya and use it to create your own 3D models and environments as well as learn to apply basic animation skills.

Introduction to 3D Sculpting

Autodesk Mudbox and Substance Painter digital painting and sculpting software provides 3D artists with an intuitive and tactile toolset for creating highly detailed 3D geometry and textures for beautiful characters and environments.

 

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See Also: The Animation School Online Application 2023

Course costs will vary. Check out the Animation School website for more details.

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