The curriculum
Our curriculum works and it works hard. This viewpoint is supported by the consistent prizes and accolades that our students win.

We concentrate on giving students a solid foundation of 3D artistic development – both on a creative and technical level. So that when it comes time for international and local employers to assess potential job candidates, The Animation School’s students stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Furthermore, our curriculum is supported by industry authorities to make sure that the education we provide meets the ever-changing requirements of the animation industry. And as a successful graduate who has finished our 3-year full time course, you will have developed and refined your artistic talent to an entry-level skills level for acceptance in the highly competitive animation industry.

Our instructors
We are exceptionally picky when it comes to choosing our instructors. They have to be both highly qualified and have a diverse range of production experience. In our opinion, simply teaching from a textbook is simply not good enough.

Our core staff faculty includes award-winning professionals who have excelled in both digital 3D and classical animation techniques. While visiting instructors and regular presentations from local and international studies, ensure that we are always up to date with industry trends and requirements of a constantly changing industry.

Accreditation
As an internationally accredited animation and visual effects training centre, The Animation School is the leading institution in South Africa certified to issue its graduates with internationally recognised certificates for Hollywood-industry standard software.

To maintain the accreditations given to us, we undergo annual assessment by representatives of our principals. We are proud to add that The Animation School is the only learning institute in Africa that specialises in animation and visual effects.

The nitty-gritty details if you’re interested:

• Provisionally registered with the Department of Education until 31 December 2012 as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Provisional registration certificate no. 2009/HE07/013.
• The Diploma offered by The Animation School is provisionally registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the NQF as: Diploma: Digital Animation (NQF Level 6; Qualification ID 71756 with 360 credits)
• Provisionally Accredited with The Council on Higher Education Ref No. H/PR038/E001CAN
• Member of MAPPP SETA
• Internationally recognised as an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre

Full Time Course Information for 2011 (PDF)

Part Time Course Information for 2011 (PDF)