Courses / Programs
Courses/Programs
Get the skills you need for a successful career in the animation industry. Whether you’re starting your journey or looking to specialise, our programmes give you the skills, confidence, and portfolio to thrive in the global animation space.
Discover the School
Discover the School
Whether you thrive in the vibrant energy of a city campus or prefer the flexibility of online learning, The Animation School provides a range of options to suit your needs. Explore our world-class campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg, or study from anywhere through our online option.
Admission
Admission
Take the first step towards your career in animation with our complete guide to applying for the Diploma in Digital Animation and short courses.
About us
About us
With a singular focus on animation, we offer a range of programmes shaped by the latest industry standards and delivered by passionate educators committed to helping students succeed.
REQUIRED SKILLS
To be eligible for registration, you must have a background in art and present a portfolio of artwork for assessment. You should also be able to operate and confidently navigate a Windows and/or Mac operating system, as well as save and retrieve files and browse the internet.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
In terms of qualifications, you must be in possession of, or in the process of completing, a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with admission to a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4. Foreign qualifications must be equivalent to or higher than the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) NQF Level 4.
Testimonials
"Through The Animation School and my incredible lecturers guided me
and nurtured my strengths which lead me to pursuing them in the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the external workshops that gave me insight to the industry. It will be a lifelong passion and purpose that I can invest into. The Animation School really does give this opportunity to each and every student. It is a very special gift."
"I think TAS is a good place to learn and grow as an artist,
especially for people who are not sure what they want to do in the industry TAS gives us a good understanding of the pipeline and how to do well in the industry, I believe TAS has the potential to further become one of the best schools in the world in terms of animation and rise further above it's current position."
"Studying at The Animation School was a really cool experience.
The academic staff take great care of their students, while still maintaining an excellent level of course content. They provided us with a lot of breathing room to do our own thing, yet always made sure that the fundamentals were being drilled in. I learned a lot and I had a blast doing it."
"Through The Animation School and my incredible lecturers guided me
and nurtured my strengths which lead me to pursuing them in the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the external workshops that gave me insight to the industry. It will be a lifelong passion and purpose that I can invest into. The Animation School really does give this opportunity to each and every student. It is a very special gift."
"I think TAS is a good place to learn and grow as an artist,
especially for people who are not sure what they want to do in the industry TAS gives us a good understanding of the pipeline and how to do well in the industry, I believe TAS has the potential to further become one of the best schools in the world in terms of animation and rise further above it's current position."
"Studying at The Animation School was a really cool experience.
The academic staff take great care of their students, while still maintaining an excellent level of course content. They provided us with a lot of breathing room to do our own thing, yet always made sure that the fundamentals were being drilled in. I learned a lot and I had a blast doing it."
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