Established in 2000, The Animation School (TAS) has become a cornerstone of South Africa’s animation landscape, with vibrant campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
TAS is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of animation talent and enhancing the global presence of authentic African storytelling.
Proudly ranked among the top ten animation schools worldwide by the Animation Career Review, TAS offers a robust three-year Diploma in Digital Animation, along with intensive short courses. These programs are meticulously designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills and provide a strong foundation in digital arts.
TAS enjoys robust industry support both within Africa and internationally.
Its esteemed collaborations with renowned entities like Gobelins, Triggerfish, and Netflix enrich our curriculum and offer our students invaluable exposure to industry standards and practices.
Its alumni are a testament to its success, working across the globe and contributing to major box office hits. They have earned prestigious awards, including an Emmy, which was recently awarded to alumna Sara Scrimgeour for her exceptional work on BBC show earlier in 2025.
Through its innovative educational approach and commitment to excellence, The Animation School continues to champion the future of animation, sharing Africa’s diverse and compelling stories with the world.
The Diploma in Digital Animation prepares students for a successful career in the animation industry by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, technological training, and professionalism required to make a smooth transition into the workplace or the opportunity to further their studies.
The Animation School also offers short courses to allow students to get a head start on their Animation journey. Whether you are in the corporate world wishing to branch out into a more creative field, a traditional artist wishing to digitise your creativity, or you are just intrigued by the the process of digital animation.
Undergraduate:
Diploma in Digital Animation
Short courses:
Introduction to Digital Drawing
Introduction to 2D Cartoon Animation
Introduction to 3D Animation
- 12th Best Animation Training Programme in the world (2023) by the Animation Career Review
- Rookie Certified Art School (2023) by The Rookies
- 13th Best Animation Training Programme in the world (2022) by the Animation Career Review
- We offer the 12th best training programme in the world as rated by the Animation Career Review.
- Our 3-year Diploma in Digital Animation equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to require no training after graduating.
- Our third-year films are privately screened to industry professionals from across the country to grant our students exposure to the animation industry.
- We host industry workshops and lectures by local and international industry professionals.
- Our Alumni have gone on to work on films and shows for Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and Netflix.
Cape Town Campus
42 Searle Street, Woodstock
Cape Town, South Africa, 7925
Johannesburg Campus
110 Conrad Drive, Craighall Park
Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196
