The Animation School

The Animation School 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 lea

ding 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.

03/06/2026

What does a day at The Animation School look like?

Morning critiques. Midday collaboration. Afternoon creation.
From Cape Town to Johannesburg, students are part of a real creative community - learning, experimenting, and building together.

With tools evolving and workflows changing, one thing stays the same:
Great artists grow through collaboration and shared experience.

This is more than studying. It’s belonging.

Creativity meets connection - The Animation School is proud to be a Honoris institution.

Before Pixar. Before 3D. There was 2D animation - the art behind classics like The Lion King, Spider-Man: Into the Spide...
02/06/2026

Before Pixar. Before 3D. There was 2D animation - the art behind classics like The Lion King, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Arcane.

Now it’s your turn.

Our 1 Year 2D Animation Specialisation Course launches July 2026 - your first step into storytelling, character creation, and animation fundamentals.
Learn, create, and grow within a connected community of artists - where creativity meets collaboration in an ever evolving world.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4daOWMH

Where African talent meets world-class opportunity - proudly part of .

🎉 BIG WELCOME TO THE TAS FAMILY! 🎉We’re excited to officially welcome Kabelo Maaka to The Animation School team as our n...
29/05/2026

🎉 BIG WELCOME TO THE TAS FAMILY! 🎉

We’re excited to officially welcome Kabelo Maaka to The Animation School team as our new 2D Lecturer for the Online Higher Certificate in 2D Animation Programme! ✨
With over 10 years of industry experience, Kabelo brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and creativity to TAS, including expertise in:
🎨 2D Character Animation
🖌️ Art & Character Design
📚 Storyboarding
✍️ Illustration & Academic Content Writing
🎬 Animation Directing & Scriptwriting
Kabelo is also an experienced mentor and lecturer who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of animators — and we can’t wait for our students to learn from her!
We are thrilled to have her join our growing TAS community and look forward to the creativity, energy, and insight she’ll bring to the classroom. 💫

Please join us in giving Kabelo a warm TAS welcome in the comments below! 👏🔥

🎬 Big news! We’re incredibly proud to announce that TWO 2025 student films have been officially selected for screening a...
28/05/2026

🎬 Big news! We’re incredibly proud to announce that TWO 2025 student films have been officially selected for screening at the Durban International Film Festival 2026! 🌟

👏 Just Like Clockwork
🎃 The Legend of The Jack O’ Lantern

Catch these amazing productions at one of South Africa’s most celebrated film festivals, taking place from 23 July – 02 August 2026.

Congratulations to the talented graduates and everyone involved in bringing these stories to life! 🎥✨

28/05/2026

✨ Your future won’t wait. Why should you?

🎬 Frame your future with our 1 Year 2D Animation Specialisation Course.
📅Launching online July 2026 applications are NOW OPEN.
🚀 Limited space. Unlimited potential.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4daOWMH

🎉🏆 Celebrating the incredible achievements of our 2025 graduating class! 🏆🎉We are beyond proud to share that several stu...
26/05/2026

🎉🏆 Celebrating the incredible achievements of our 2025 graduating class! 🏆🎉
We are beyond proud to share that several student films from The Animation School have been recognised at the prestigious New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 🌍✨

🥉 LAIKA GOES HOME
Recipient of the Student – Bronze Diploma

🥉 THE LEGEND OF THE JACK O’ LANTERN
Recipient of the Student – Bronze Diploma

🎖️ NEXUS
Recipient of the Student – Finalist Diploma

These awards recognise the hard work, creativity, passion, and storytelling talent of the students behind these remarkable films. To see their work celebrated on an international stage is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for our entire school community.

Congratulations to all the students involved — your dedication and talent continue to inspire us. 🇿🇦🎬

Step into the world of professional 3D production with our Intermediate 3D Short Course. This course focuses on the art ...
26/05/2026

Step into the world of professional 3D production with our Intermediate 3D Short Course. This course focuses on the art of 3D prop texturing, giving you hands-on experience in creating realistic surfaces, materials, and details that bring digital assets to life.

💡 Learn industry-relevant texturing techniques
🎨 Create detailed, polished 3D props
🤝 Join a community of future creators

Perfect for students and aspiring artists ready to level up their 3D texturing skills.

📅 Starts: 20 June 2026
⚡ Applications are open now — secure your spot today.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4kPlWvI

⚠️ Scheduled Website Maintenance ⚠️Please note that our Applications page will be unavailable from this evening until Mo...
25/05/2026

⚠️ Scheduled Website Maintenance ⚠️

Please note that our Applications page will be unavailable from this evening until Monday evening the 1st June, due to scheduled website maintenance.
If you are planning to apply to The Animation School over the next few days, we kindly ask that you wait until Monday to submit your application.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 💻🔧

25/05/2026

It fuels creativity, inspires experimentation, and keeps artists moving forward - even when the work is challenging.

Passion is what drives students to spend hours refining a single movement, perfecting a story moment, or building a world from imagination.

But passion also needs fun, curiosity, and playfulness.

Because the spark that begins with joy often grows into something extraordinary.

Years of nurturing passionate creators now connected to a network shaping Africa’s future.

Thinking about a future in animation?Join us for our Open Day on 30 May and experience The Animation School firsthand.🕥 ...
25/05/2026

Thinking about a future in animation?

Join us for our Open Day on 30 May and experience The Animation School firsthand.
🕥 10:30 for 11:00
📍 Cape Town: 42 Searle Street, Woodstock
📍 Johannesburg: 110 Conrad Drive, Craighall Park

Meet lecturers, explore student work, walk through campus and learn how our programmes prepare students for careers in the global animation industry.

Whether you're a student exploring your future or a parent supporting a creative dream, this is your chance to discover what makes TAS unique.

Your future could start with a single frame.

Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3XCxnwx

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