Higher Certificate in Design: 2D Animation, Illustration and Storyboard Design NQF5
SAQA ID: 97900, 120 Credits, NQF 5, Higher Certificate in Design Thinking
Throughout the year, the Higher Certificate Programme equips students with the fundamental design skills necessary to progress in any design discipline. It introduces learners to creative and visual thinking, design thinking and the design process, visual communication methods, professional practice and the analysis and critique of design solutions. In the second semester students elect to focus on 2D Animation, Illustration and Storyboard Design. The elective equips learners with the fundamental toolkit to problem solve and develop creative design solutions within the field.
- Design Thinking and the Design Process.
- The Design Elements and Principles.
- Visual Communication Methods, Tools, and Techniques.
- Drawings and Design Presentations for 2D animation
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Freelance Working Environment.
- Workplace Readiness.
- Illustration
- Composition, Presentation and Storyboards
- Character, Prop and Environment Design
- Basic Colour, Light and Perspective Theory
- Animation
Computer Applications and Software:
This module will introduce the student to the principles of composition and storyboarding and will cover the following software applications:
- Visual Design Software: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe InDesign; Adobe Illustrator
- Software for 2D Animation, Illustration and Storyboard Design: Toon Boom Harmony
- Software access for independent learning: Access to the Autodesk Suite including AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk 3Ds Max
Portfolio Project
The world is changing and with the traditional degree not being a guarantee for employment anymore, students need to show that they do not just have the knowledge, but that they can be innovative and apply the knowledge as well. Employers are increasingly looking for proof of application and competence, especially in the creative fields and the portfolio has become a standard requirement for any job application. Our course is based on the building of a complete portfolio that will allow the student to showcase skills and abilities at the end of the programme.
WORE: Workplace Readiness Program through a self-paged assembly
The module will cover:
- Compiling a Portfolio.
- Creating a Curriculum Vitae.
- Creating & maintaining your social media.
- Seeking Employment.
- Preparing for an Interview.