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The Animation School offers a three-year full time Animation Diploma - leading specialist animation training institution in South Africa. Enjoy.

A proud member of Honoris United Universities Hello and welcome to what could just be your exciting future in 3D-Animation and Visual Effects! Given the ever-changing nature of the thrilling animation industry, the learning curve is becoming increasingly steep. And the days of self-taught hopefuls breaking into the business without any formal training are over. The Animation School is Africa’s leading higher education institution specialising in Animation. We are a registered private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education in South Africa, and are internationally recognised as one of the top 25 institutions in the world, by international career review. As a third-year student of the school you will get to work on ad hoc projects alongside industry colleagues to gain very real on-the-job training and experience. Something potential employers will expect - and something you can’t learn from a textbook. Practical training like ours is now more important than ever before. Our curriculum has also been designed to give you a powerful command of the current tools and techniques used in Animation and Visual Effects production. But most importantly, the 3-year programme will heighten your aesthetic senses and push your artistic development even further. Thank you for taking the time to consider us. This site is jam packed with a lot of important information and excellent student work so read it closely. We also suggest that you catch our presentation. Click “play video” to watch it.

30/10/2026

Bringing Stories to Life Through Storyboarding!

Our first-year students put their creativity, collaboration and storytelling skills to the test in last term’s group assessment!

Working with randomised characters, genres and set dialogue, they had to storyboard a 15–20-second scene, film their own performance references and bring everything together in a polished animatic.

The challenge? Making the most of what they're given and turning it into a compelling story! 🎨✨

Well done to the students involved in creating these awesome animatics!
What would you create?

🎓 Applications for 2027 are open — link in bio.

28/10/2026

🎬 From TAS to the world of animation!

Since graduating from The Animation School in 2020, Maya Kahanovitz has been building an exciting career in the animation industry, working with studios such as Chocolate Tribe, Poly Cat Animation and Sunrise Animation Studios, where she contributed to the film David.

Maya went on to freelance for Triggerfish, animating for the project Rosy Days, before landing her latest role at Digiс Pictures, where she is now working as an animator on the upcoming Magic: The Gathering series for Netflix! 🎥

From her first steps at TAS to working on exciting international productions, Maya’s journey is a reminder of where passion, dedication and a love for animation can take you.

Maya’s story began at The Animation School. Where will yours begin?

🎨 Ready to turn your passion for animation into a career?

🎓 Enrolment for 2027 is now open — link in bio.

27/10/2026

🎬 FINAL CALL: Last chance to register! ✨

Ready to bring your creativity to life? There’s still time to sharpen your skills with our upcoming short courses at The Animation School!

👉 Motion Graphics – Explore the art of bringing graphic elements to life through movement, creating engaging visuals that capture attention.

👉 Kinetic Typography – Make words move! Discover how animation, timing and typography can transform text into dynamic visual stories.

Whether you want to expand your creative toolkit, explore a new skill or take your work to the next level, these short courses are a great place to start.

⏳ Don't miss out! Register now before it's too late.

🔗 Visit our link in bio to secure your spot!

27/10/2026

Show Your Talent! Three Bursaries | Three Creative Futures.

Your dream of studying animation could start here!

We're awarding three full-tuition bursaries for our 2027 Diploma in Digital Animation, with one bursary available for each campus:
📍 Johannesburg
📍 Cape Town
💻 Online

If you've got the creativity, we're looking for the potential.

Apply for the 2027 intake and you could be in the running to study at Africa's #1 Animation School.

🔗 Apply now with the link in our bio!

23/10/2026

⏰ Final Call To Register!

Ready to bring your creative ideas to life? 🎨✨ This is your last chance to sign up for our upcoming short courses at The Animation School!

Whether you want to explore a new creative skill or sharpen your existing abilities, there’s a course waiting for you. From animation to visual storytelling, it’s time to take the next step in your creative journey.

Upcoming Courses:
- Intermediate 3D Texturing
- Intro to 2D Animation with Kabelo Maaka
- Intermediate 2D Animation with Kabelo Maaka
- Visual Storytelling: Storyboarding Foundations
- Brand in Motion: Kinetic Typography

🚀 Don’t miss out! Register now and get creating.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to explore our short courses and secure your spot.

21/10/2026

Ready to take your 2D Animation further? ✏️

You’ve mastered the basics. Now it’s time to build on them!

Join our Intermediate 2D Animation Short Course, presented by Kabelo Maaka (), founder of Cabblow Studios and creator and showrunner of Rorisang & The Gurlz.

Build on your existing skills, explore more advanced animation techniques, and develop your confidence as an animator under the guidance of an industry professional.

Whether you're looking to refine your craft or bring more life to your characters, this is your chance to level up! 🚀

Ready to get animating?

👉 Find out more and register with the link in our bio!

21/10/2026

🎬 Another Screening Announcement! ✨

Three of our student films are heading to the big screen at the 3rd Annual Tampa Animation Festival!

A huge shoutout to the teams behind:
🐱 Feline Heist
👽 Unexpected Visitors 🎃
The Legend of the Jack O’ Lantern

Selected for screening at the festival, these films will be showcased from 5–8 November at the University of Tampa’s Film, Animation and New Media Department.

We’re proud to see our students’ work reaching new audiences and making its mark on the international animation scene. 🌍

Congratulations to all three teams! 👏

20/10/2026

Make Your Words Move! 💥

Typography doesn't have to stand still!

Discover the art of kinetic typography and learn how to bring words to life through movement, timing and visual storytelling. Explore how typography can communicate ideas in exciting and unexpected ways.

Whether you're interested in motion design, digital content or simply want to add another creative skill to your toolkit, this short course is a great place to start.

Ready to put your creativity in motion?

👉 Find out more and register with the link in our bio

20/10/2026

🎨 Show Your Talent!

Your creativity could take you further than you think! ✨

The Animation School is offering 3 full-tuition bursaries for 2027 to aspiring animators ready to turn their passion into a career.

What would you create? A character with a story to tell? A world only you could imagine? 👀

Start developing your portfolio, explore different ideas and mediums, and let your creativity shine. Your submission is your chance to show us how you think, what inspires you, and what you're capable of creating.

🏆 3 bursaries. 3 creative futures.
📍 Johannesburg | Cape Town | Online

👉 Apply now! Link in bio

19/10/2026

Every great animation starts with a story! 🎬✏️

Before characters come to life on screen, every scene begins with a plan.

Our Visual Storytelling: Storyboarding Foundations short course introduces you to the art of translating ideas into visual sequences, helping you plan scenes, map out action and bring your stories to life, one frame at a time.

Whether you're an aspiring animator, storyteller or creative looking to build your skills, this is your chance to explore the foundations of visual storytelling!
Ready to turn your ideas into a story worth watching? 👀

🔗 Register Now! Link in bio

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42 Searle Street
Cape Town
7925

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Website

http://www.theanimationschool.co.za/

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