The Animation School Online Application 2025/2026… List of Courses Offered, Admission Requirements, Prospectus, and How to Apply for The Animation School Admission 2025 Intake.
Applications to the The Animation School for the 2025 admission year are open for Undergraduate, Certificate, Diploma, and Postgraduate applicants. Prospective applicants can apply now that the applications are available for submission.
The Animation School Online Application 2025
Before applying for admission at The The Animation School,
- Make sure you meet the admission requirements and the required academic points score for your chosen qualification.
- Know your choice of course to study
- Have valid contact details: Ensure that you have a valid cellphone number and email address.
- Prepare your documents. These documents will be required from students applying to study at The Animation School for the first time. You will need to upload them as part of your application, so make sure you have the following before you begin the online process:
All students who wish to apply for admission at The Animation School are recommended to have the following essential documents and attachments (scanned and uploaded to an electronic device):
- Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted.)
- Copy of your ID document or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
List of Courses Offered at The Animation School
Below is the list of courses that you can study at The Animation School:
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.
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.
How to Apply
Below are the steps to take for a successful application to The Animation School for the 2025 intake.
- Go to https://www.theanimationschool.co.za/
- Click on Apply
- Complete the application process by providing all the required information
- Upload all the required supporting documents
- Pay your application fee (if applicable)
- Submit your application
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