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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.

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Diploma in Digital Animation
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Short Courses

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.

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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.

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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.

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Digital Animation Students showcase

Discover how our students bring characters, worlds, and ideas to life through animation. From 2D loops to fully produced short films, explore a collection of work created with industry-standard tools that reflects unstoppable imagination.

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Why study at The Animation School?

Gain In-Demand Skills From the #1 Animation School in Africa

Ranked among the top 11 animation schools worldwide in 2025, we offer a practical, industry-driven curriculum that makes our graduates highly sought-after.

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Our students consistently win top awards both locally and internationally

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With an 80-90% employment rate, many of our graduates work for leading
animation studios worldwide

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Testimonials

What Graduates Say About
The Animation School

Students at The Animation School

"The Animation school is a really amazing place to study animation,

I would highly recommend it, if one wanted to go into the animation industry as a career, it's the best possible start one can get in animation, and leads you into the industry comfortably, with a really good set of skills."

Keano Smith

Alumni at The Animation School

"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."

Christine Le Clezio

Alumni at The Animation School

Students at The Animation School

"I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 years at The Animation School.

It was some of my bestyears. I learned a lot as an artist and person, and I am grateful for the opportunityI had at The Animation School."

Aman Goshalia-Naran

Alumni at The Animation School

"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."

Mthuthuzeli Ngcobondwane

Alumni at The Animation School

Students at The Animation School

"I got to meet and grow with so many talented people,

as well as learn from some amazing and passionate teachers. The Animation School set the foundation that would allow me to jumpstart my career as an Animator. I would definitely recommend The Animation School to anyone who wants to learn animation."

Jesse Sumares

Alumni at The Animation school

"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."

Gerhard van der Merwe

Alumni at The Animation school

Students at The Animation School

"The Animation school is a really amazing place to study animation,

I would highly recommend it, if one wanted to go into the animation industry as a career, it's the best possible start one can get in animation, and leads you into the industry comfortably, with a really good set of skills."

Keano Smith

Alumni at The Animation School

"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."

Christine Le Clezio

Alumni at The Animation School

Students at The Animation School

"I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 years at The Animation School.

It was some of my bestyears. I learned a lot as an artist and person, and I am grateful for the opportunityI had at The Animation School."

Aman Goshalia-Naran

Alumni at The Animation School

"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."

Mthuthuzeli Ngcobondwane

Alumni at The Animation School

Students at The Animation School

"I got to meet and grow with so many talented people,

as well as learn from some amazing and passionate teachers. The Animation School set the foundation that would allow me to jumpstart my career as an Animator. I would definitely recommend The Animation School to anyone who wants to learn animation."

Jesse Sumares

Alumni at The Animation school

"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."

Gerhard van der Merwe

Alumni at The Animation school

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