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Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation

Overview

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation teaches all predominant aspects of animation. Ranging from digital 3D and 2D animation skills to tradigital animation practices, motion- graphics, VFX and stop-motion. Though animation functions within a primarily digital environment these days, within the BA programme there is a strong focus on developing traditional skills such as drawing, painting and sculpture, to support original thinking and creative problem-solving. Skills that are directly transferrable to the digital realm, since a greater understanding of aesthetics within the world of animation will lead to a more adaptable animator. All of which can be applied to a character, asset creation, story, or any of the processes of production for animation development. Theory modules include the 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.

Course Aims:

Animation has become ubiquitous in contemporary society and the accessibility to digital media has made acquiring animation skills fairly easy. However, animation is not only a technique, but also an art, with strong roots in the fine arts, illustration and comics.

This programme not only offers the necessary digital skills on 2D and 3D platforms, but includes practical art workshops in a number of artistic techniques and various theory modules to develop a critical understanding of the field and discourse of animation. The final year of study includes a major practical project that forms the centerpiece of the student’s portfolio. The student can choose to complete the graduation project in either digital 3D, or 3D stopmotion, or digital 2D.

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation

SAQA ID: 94949; Duration 3 years; NQF Level 7;

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg

Skills

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Foundational principles of Animation
  • Motion Design through tradigital animation techniques
  • Storyboarding: composing animated stories
  • Digital 2D & 3D Animation
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Concept art: character, asset and environment design
  • Drawing for animation
  • 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

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

Modules

Bachelor of Arts in Motion Design and Animation
SEMESTER 1 - YEAR 1
Motion Design 1: Drawing for Animation Fine Art 1: Drawing Media Literacy & Critical Thinking History of Animation: Communication & Design
Storyboarding and Illustration
SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 1
Digital 2D Animation 2 Digital 3D Animation 1 Screenwriting & Visual Narrative Design Fine Art 1B: Drawing
SEMESTER 3 - YEAR 2
Digital 2D Animation 2 Digital 3D Animation 2 Motion Design 2 Fine Art 2A: Painting
Art History Business Communication & Project Design
SEMESTER 4 - YEAR 2
Digital 2D Animation 3 Digital 3D Animation 3 Creative Practical Project: Stop Motion Animation Research Methodologies
Fine Art 2B: Sculpture
SEMESTER 5 - YEAR 3
Creative Project 2 - Pre-Production Applied Research Digital 2D Animation 4 Digital 3D Animation 4
SEMESTER 6 - YEAR 3
Creative Project: Production and Post Motion Graphics Creative Project: Visual Effects
Modules & Module Content Subject to Change.

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Entry requirements

Basic Entry Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent academic learning of an NQF 4 qualification or higher, with university exemption/endorsement.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Adequate hearing abilities & adequately sighted.
English Language Proficiency

Successful applicants for all courses must be proficient in written and spoken English.

In case of TOEFL or IELTS testing, students must score:

  • 6.0 on IELTS
  • 550 on TOEFL (paper-based)
  • 213 on TOEFL (computer-based)
  • 79 (Internet based)

If an applicant is a native English speaker or has studied in the medium of English on a secondary or post-secondary level, then the English language test requirement may be waived.
 

Additional Entry Requirements

There may be additional entry requirements pertinent to your field of study, these will be communicated to you upon application.

Fees and Payments

Fees: View our current Fee Schedule for information on our course fees.

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