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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma in Animation

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48446	Diploma in Animation
ORIGINATOR
City Varsity (Pty) Ltd
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Film, Television and Video
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		EXCO 0417/23	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2028-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The learning programme is designed to cover the theoretical, practical and technological components of animation production and equip students with the key skills of interpretation, visualization, conceptualization, production and technical application.

Rationale for the Qualification

To best prepare the student for the competitive market place of animation and digital graphics production. New Media is an emerging market and there is an increasing demand for people in possession of the required skills and knowledge. The Diploma in Animation equips the students with the professional skills required by the media industry and prepares students for the growing employment opportunities in this industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learning acquired by the successful completion of Grade 12. Key competencies required are the ability and discipline to interpret and follow instructions and to complete allocated tasks in line with guidelines set.

Recognition of Prior learning

Only under circumstances where applicants have met the necessary Exit Level Outcomes, needed to enrol into the course at the desired point of entry. Every applicant is reviewed on an individual basis and through the process of an interview, advised as to the route that best suites their needs and fits within the framework of any prior learning that they have undertaken.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Component 1: [Fundamental]

Exit Level Outcome 11: The ability to interpret a brief.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to demonstrate the ability to transfer the written instruction into a sequential structure of images.

Exit Level Outcome 1.2: Basic drawing skills.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to, through the use of basic drawing skills; transfer his/her ideas onto paper via the means of rendering and design. Proportion, quality of line and anatomy are assessed.

Exit Level Outcome 1.3: The skill of conceptualisation.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to create and develop ideas that fulfill the outlines and aims as laid out in a project brief, idea, story and story board assessed for conceptualization, visualization creativity and clarity.

Exit Level Outcome 1.4: The skill of creative problem solving.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to communicate the concept clearly and successfully to the viewer.

Component 2: [Elective]

Exit Level Outcome 2.1: Competence with regard to advanced animation packages.
Competence is evident when the candidates are able to show proficiency in all packages related to Digital Animation Production. Quality of final production is assessed and the level of the successful integration of software applications is measured in line with specific criteria provided in the brief. For example: Conceptualization, Characterization, Animation, Technical Allocation and Finish.

Component 3: [Core]

Exit Level 3.1: Competence regarding the understanding of the history of art and animation.
Competence is evident when the candidates hand in written assignments.

Exit Level Outcome 3.2: Storyboarding.
Portrayal of a creative/original ideaCompetence is evident when original ideas are successfully portrayed in a sequential manner. The affectivity of communication with the target audience is assessed.

Exit Level Outcome 3.3: Interpretation and use of production terminology.
Competence is evident when the candidates are able tointerpret and use production terminology while applying technology to animation production

Exit Level Outcome 3.4: Digital Ink and Paint.
Competence is evident on the successful completion of a Traditional Animation Production by using digital ink and paint application software.

Exit Level Outcome 3.5: 3D Graphics Production.
Competence is evident on the successful completion of an Animation Production by using 3D Graphic application software.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment

Theory
Lectures, on either the History of animation or subjects that relate to modern day digital production are followed by mid year tests and end of year written exams.

Practical
Exercises, Projects and Productions [Pre-Prod Sound - Post Prod Sound and Editing]; on every Practical Brief, the assessment criteria is clearly outlined and therefore the Brief doubles as an assessment sheet used by internal and external assessors.

[Note: The subject Life Drawing and Anatomy Study is an exception to the above as student works are assessed at the end of every Term by both the external lecturer and Head of Dept.]

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

International Comparability can be measured along three criteria:

1] Entrance criteria for International Studios
Research was conducted as to the requirements when applying for a position at top international studios, both in the traditional [Disney] and the modern, more technical forms of Animation Production [Pixar]. The syllabus has incorporated these fundamentals.

2] Local industry
The local industry is considered the first step to an international career. Continuous consultation with local studios, especially those that have experience in dealing with international clients, remains a priority.
[See: External Assessment and Advisory Committee members]

3] International Institutions
The strength of the City Varsity Animation Course is that it forms part of a Film School. The Vancouver Film School was used as reference to help design the integration with in this framework of other specialist courses in Film, TV and Multimedia Production [New Media].

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Animation covers many creative as well as technical disciplines. A graduate will find it an easy transition into any other curriculum on Film and Television Production, Motion picture design, etc.

This is a Two year Diploma Course with a high practical component. A graduate can use this course as a base to a Degree in any field that relates to the various disciplines of Animation Production.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Every Brief doubles as an assessment sheet used by internal and external assessors and contains a break down of all the necessary components.

Internal Moderators
Sean Simone; Field: Traditional Animation, Basic Drawing, Animation for Multimedia, Digital Production Theory, Animation Production Theory/ Practical. [Head of Dept. Animation and free-lance Animator/ Producer].

Jack Gallagher; Field: 3D Graphics and Digital Post Production
[Lecturer in 3D Graphics Animation and Digital Post Production]

Veronica Ramsay; Field: Life Drawing/ Anatomy Study
[Fine Artist, part time lecturer in Life Drawing/ Anatomy Study]

External moderators
These are selected from industry in the various fields of discipline that make up Animation Production. Not all moderators take part in the assessment of student work but act as consultants on course curriculum and the progress of graduates` strengths and weaknesses, as experienced under their employ.

1] Ammie Snaddon
Field: Traditional / 3D Animation
Producer Animation/ Digital Production
Video Lab/ Sesani Studios, Cape Town

2] Tracey Williams
Field: Digital Animation Production
Facilities Manager Video Lab/
Sesani Studios, Jhb

3] Ric Capecchi
Field: Traditional Animation
Animation Director and founder
"Capechino Animation"

4] Marc Bloch
Field: Digital Post Production
Producer: "The Refinery" Cape Town

5] Jacquie Trowell
Field: Stop Motion/ Claymation
Animation Director and founder
"Triggerfish Animation"

6] Craig Wessels
Field: Digital Post Production
Founder: "Wicked pixels"

7] Simon Hansen
Field: Digital Post Production
Founder: "Atomic Visual Efx"

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	City Varsity - Cape Town
2.	City Varsity - Johannesburg