Intro to 2D Animation Course Requirements at The Animation School
The Intro to 2D Animation is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by The Animation School for 2027 learners, taking 6 weeks 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.
About this course
A short course introducing the fundamentals of 2D animation.
Possible careers
Suited to newcomers exploring 2D animation as a skill or possible career path.
Course intelligence for Intro to 2D 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
Intro to 2D 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.