VFX Schools in South Africa

AFDA (School for the Creative Economy)

Africa's #1 creative economy school - 4 SA campuses

Africa's leading school for the creative economy with campuses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Animation, VFX, film, editing, and sound design with state-of-the-art post-production facilities.

CityVarsity

Cape Town's 2-year animation diploma covering 2D, 3D, and stop motion

2-year Diploma in Animation covering 2D, 3D, and stop-motion through industry-relevant projects. Part of the Educor group. Cape Town's growing creative industry hub.

Open Window Institute

South Africa's premier creative arts and technology institute

Established in 1993 in Centurion, Open Window offers accredited bachelor's degrees in Film Arts with majors in 3D Animation, Game Design, and Motion Design, combining traditional art with cutting-edge technology.

SAE Institute South Africa

Global creative media educator with hands-on studio training

Operating across 47 campuses in 23 countries, SAE Institute South Africa offers a Higher Certificate and Bachelor of Animation covering 2D/3D animation, VFX, motion graphics, and concept art from campuses in Cape Town an…

The Animation School

Africa's Leading Specialist Animation School

South Africa's top-ranked animation institution with campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Part of the Honoris United Universities network. Graduates at Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Triggerfish. E…

Triggerfish Academy

Free animation mentorship backed by Disney and Netflix

Free online animation mentorship by Triggerfish Animation Studios (Disney and Netflix partner). Each cohort trains 20 candidates from across Africa. Bridges African creative talent with global industry.