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Animation

  • COURSES

    Diploma

  • DURATION

    2 Years

Overview

Whether one is excited about producing animated videos for the Internet, digital platforms or the big screen this program exposes students to the entire production process pre-production, production, post-production of creating animated films thus empowering them to tell a story visually. In a team-oriented and collaborative environment, students work on projects where they create 2d and 3d animated video projects for film, commercials and other platforms. This content forms part of their portfolios.

Course content


Animators will expand their technical knowledge. They will learn all about the creative aspects and technical aspects:

  • Animation Script Writing
  • Hand Drawing
  • Sound Design
  • Character Design
  • Storyboarding
  • 2d Character Set-Up
  • 3d Character Rigging
  • Background and Environment Design
  • 2d Animation
  • 3d Character Modelling
  • 3d Animation
  • Light and Render 3d Scenes
  • Design Digital Graphics
  • Develop Motion Design
  • Video Editing and Compositing
  • Character Acting
  • Visual Effects (VFX)

Learning outcomes


By the end of the course, graduates will be able to

  • Create an Animation Script
  • Create a Hand Drawing
  • Understand Sound Design
  • Create animation Characters
  • Create a story board
  • Create 2d Characters
  • Rig 3d Characters
  • Create Background and Environment Design
  • Create 2d Animation
  • Model 3d Characters
  • Create 3d Animation
  • Understand Light and Render 3d Scenes
  • Design Digital Graphics
  • Develop Motion Design
  • Edit Videos and Compositing
  • Create Visual Effects (VFX)

Duration

  • 2 years

Entry requirements

  • KCSE C-

Career Options

What one can become


Join us and explore career opportunities as a :

  • Animator – 2D and 3D Modeler
  • Graphic Designer
  • Production Artist
  • Art Director
  • Film and Video Editor
  • Animation Director and Producer
  • Concept Artist
  • Visual Effects [VFX] Artist

Where one can work:

  • Animation production companies
  • Advertising agencies
  • Content creation
  • Social media and digital marketing



STUDENT PROJECTS:

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Attachment and industry exposure:

    A 3-month academic internship is mandatory for all our certificate and diploma students. As part of their exposure as well we organize monthly mentorship sessions facilitated by industry professionals.

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