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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts (2D Animation and Digital Illustration) at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts (2D Animation & Digital Illustration) NQF7 specialisation focuses on cultivating skilled visual storytellers through the art of 2D animation and digital illustration. Blending creativity with digital expertise, the programme equips students to craft compelling characters, dynamic narratives, and expressive visual content across a range of digital platforms.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 3 Years, 360 Credits / Minimum 3 Years, maximum 6 Years, 360 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Critical Studies for Digital Arts 1, Creative Practice for Digital Arts 1, Technology and Professional Practice for Digital Arts 1, Communication for Digital Arts 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Grade 12 | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NC(V) NQF4 with admission to a Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English with a minimum mark of 50%+ OR Higher Certificate in (2D Animation, and Digital Illustration) NQF5 with a minimum mark of 50% OR Higher Certificate in Game Design and Development NQF5 OR The equivalent combination of the above entrance requirements will be considered, on an individual basis.

ZAR 84,800 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing per year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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