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Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation | Online

Your Dream Career in Animation is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor entry or equivalent. Art experience is recommended
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation (SAQA ID No: 94949, NQF Level 7)
Duration
48 months
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation | Online
Course Duration
48 months
Effort
5 - 10 hours per week
Delivery
Online learning (blended with practical studio work)
Start Date
March, May, August & September
Tuition Fee
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation | Online
Tuition Fee Per Year

R41 600 per year

When comparing our fees with other institutions, please use the Tuition Fee as the comparison, knowing that you will additionally require all the software to successfully complete this qualification. Software pricing could fluctuate due to changes in the exchange rate.

Your Career in Motion Design and Animation Begins Now

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The Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation teaches stop-motion, digital 3D and digital 2D animation skills within the context of traditional 2D animation principles. There is a strong focus on developing and refining fine art skills: drawing, painting and sculpture, in support of the creative processes involved in character and story development for animation.

Theory modules include history of art, history of animated media, media studies and academic research skills. The final year of study includes a practical project that forms the centerpiece of the student’s portfolio. The student can choose to complete the project in either digital 3D, stop-motion 3D, or digital 2D.

What Will I Learn?

Foundational principles of animation Capturing motion with drawing, sculpting & painting Storyboarding: composing animated stories Traditional hand-drawn animation Digital 2D & 3D animation Stop-motion animation Concept Art: character and environment design Screenwriting: telling compelling stories Visual effects and motions graphics Understanding the origins of animation Business fundamentals of animation Research methodologies: critical engagement with animated media

How Will The Programme Run?

The theory part of the programme is online learning (done by yourself from the comfort of home) When a module requires a practical component you have the opportunity to book studio time at a campus nearest to you, or alternatively make use of your own studio or a private industry studio. The Campuses are open in the evenings Tuesday – Thursday from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 9am – 4pm. The practical modules require applied studio time of 2.5 – 3 hrs per week.
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Careers

Career Options

  • Character Animator in 2D or 3D
  • Character Designer in 2D or 3D
  • Environment Artist in 2D or 3D
  • Concept Artist
  • Storyboard Artist

Software Requirements

The following software will be required for the successful completion of the programme and needs to be acquired by the student.

  • DragonFrame (stop motion)
  • Celtx (Free)
  • Toonboom Harmony 16 Premium
  • Blender
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