Diploma in Digital Animation Course Requirements at The Animation School
The Diploma in Digital Animation is a diploma offered by The Animation School for 2027 learners, taking 3 years, full-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Digital Animation at The Animation School
A portfolio, including a six panel comic strip and 6 to 12 original artworks from the past three years; applicants aged 23 and older may apply via RPL.
About this course
A three year animation diploma progressing from 2D and 3D fundamentals in year one, through 3D character design and rigging in year two, to a professional specialisation and industry facing short film project in the final year.
Possible careers
Animator, storyboard artist, roles in film, television and gaming, advertising, architecture visualisation
How to apply for 2027 studies
Submit a portfolio as part of the online application.
Course intelligence for Diploma in Digital Animation
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Diploma in Digital Animation doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like The Animation School. Ask The Animation School directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
The Animation School’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with The Animation School and NSFAS.
Related courses
Source: The Animation School prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with The Animation School before applying.