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.
Level Up Your Skills in Just Weeks!
Our Short Courses are one of the most popular ways to dive into the world of animation.. Whether you’re sharpening your skills, exploring a new passion, or preparing for a future in the creative industry our short courses are designed to inspire and equip you with practical and interactive training.
Programme
Advance your motion design skills by exploring audio-driven animation, refined timing, and visual storytelling. Develop professional workflows in After Effects while learning to structure, style, animate, and polish kinetic typography sequences to industry standard.
Introduction & the Language of Motion Design
Understand the foundations of motion design and how movement communicates meaning. Learn the core principles of timing, scale, hierarchy, and spatial relationships, and explore how time functions as a design element rather than decoration.
Timing, Rhythm & Syncing Text to Audio
Discover how audio shapes motion. Learn to analyse tempo, rhythm, and dynamics, and apply these elements to control timing, pacing, and typographic emphasis in kinetic typography sequences.
Advanced Layout for Motion & Animatics Composition in Time & Space
Explore how composition evolves over time. Develop skills in structuring layouts within moving sequences, using animatics to plan hierarchy, pacing, and spatial balance before final animation.
Creative Motion Styles & Experimental Techniques
Experiment with different motion behaviours and animation approaches. Test expressive, minimal, or dynamic styles while maintaining clarity, control, and purposeful communication.
Enhancing Typography Sequence through Various Techniques to Match Brand Identity & Audio
Refine your animation using transitions, reveals, scale shifts, colour, and subtle effects. Ensure visual decisions align with brand identity and respond directly to the energy and rhythm of the audio.
Final Polish, Compositing & Portfolio Presentation
Refine your sequence to professional standard. Adjust timing, ensure visual consistency, and prepare high-quality exports suitable for assessment and portfolio presentation.
Why study at The Animation School?
Ranked among the top 11 animation schools worldwide in 2025, we offer a practical, industry-driven curriculum that makes our graduates highly sought-after. Our students consistently win top awards both locally and internationally, and 80–90% of graduates go on to work for leading animation studios worldwide.
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Join the next class starting on 28 March 2025
