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Higher Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects | Online

Your Dream Career in Animation is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate with Higher Certificate entry or equivalent. Communication in English at NQF 4. Maths / Maths Literacy NQF 4. Computer Literacy NQF 3. Experience in art recommended
Qualification
Higher Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects (SAQA ID No: 86986, NQF Level 5)
Duration
18 months
Higher Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects | Online
Course Duration
18 months
Effort
5 - 10 hours per week
Delivery
Online learning (blended with practical studio work)
Start Date
March, May, August & September
Tuition Fee
Higher Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects | Online
Tuition Fee Per Year

R35 200

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

introduction

In Higher Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects programme students acquire comprehensive skills in free-hand drawing, 2D and 3D computer-generated graphics and animation using the industry’s most widely used software.

The curriculum provides an understanding of the systems and equipment used for creating animation and the practical experience required for production techniques and design concepts. Students gain comprehensive expertise of the contemporary ‘infotainment’ industry.

What Will I Learn?

Foundational principles of animation Capturing motion with drawing Storyboarding: composing animated stories Traditional hand-drawn animation Digital 2D & 3D animation Concept Art: character and environment design Visual effects and motions graphics Business fundamentals of animation

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
  • Character Designer
  • Environment Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Texture Artist
  • Visual Effects 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 (Optional)
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