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VISUALDO SCHOOL OF ANIMATION. Nairobi, Kenya

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About Animation

In our Diploma in Animation, we teach you the latest modeling tools and techniques as they relate to careers across a number of different fields that includes;

Character Animation ‐ This course focuses on strengthening students’ animation skills by exploring methods for creating movement that is entertaining, appealing, and clearly driven by the characters’ emotions and personality.

Character Rigging ‐ This course introduces students to the foundations of character rigging, which is the process of adding joints and controls to a character that allows an animator to make the it move in a realistic manner.

Animation Production ‐ The Animation Production Course develops students’ ability to plan, coordinate, and study assets, using traditional methods to demonstrate their learned strengths as a animator.

We have;
Diploma in Animation
Certificate in Animation

Semester And Units

CERTIFICATE (D- students) – 5 semesters

PRE-CERTIFICATE
SEMESTER
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4
  • Introduction to Animation
  •  Critical Thinking Skills
  •  Writing Skills
  •  Computer Skills
  • Numeracy Skills
  • Character Design
  • Hand Drawing
  • Script Writing
  •  Entrepreneurial Skills 1
  • Digital Literacy
  • 2D Character Setup
  • Screenplay Writing
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Entrepreneurial Skills 2
  • Communication Skills 1
  • Final Project 1
  • Background & Environment 1
  • 2D Animation 1
  • Character Acting
  • Storyboarding
  •  Communication Skills 2
  • Employability Skills
  • Final Project 1
  • Video Editing
  • Sound Design
  • 2D Animation 2
  • Environmental Literacy
  • Numeracy Skills

CERTIFICATE (C- students) – 4 semesters

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 ATTACHMENT
  • Character Design
  • Hand Drawing
  • Entrepreneurial Skills 1
  • Digital Literacy
  • 2D Character Setup
  • Screenplay Writing
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Entrepreneurial Skills 2
  • Communication Skills 1
  • Final Project 1
  • Background & Environment 1
  • 2D Animation 1
  • Character Acting
  • Storyboarding
  • Communication Skills 2
  • Employability Skills
  • Final Project 1
  • Video Editing
  • Sound Design
  • 2D Animation 2
  • Environmental Literacy
  • Numeracy Skills
  • 3 Months
  • Log Book & Assessment
  • Submission of Final Project 1

DIPLOMA (C- students) – 8 semesters

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 5
  • Character Design
  • Hand Drawing
  • Entrepreneurial Skills 1
  • Digital Literacy
  • 2D Character Setup
  •  Screenplay Writing
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Entrepreneurial Skills 2
  • Communication Skills 1
  • Final Project 1
  • Background & Environment 1
  • 2D Animation 1
  • Character Acting
  • Storyboarding
  • Communication Skills 2
  • Employability Skills
  • Final Project 1
  • Video Editing
  • Sound Design
  • 2D Animation 2
  • Environmental Literacy
  • Numeracy Skills
  • 3D Character Modelling
  • 3D Character Rigging
SEMESTER 6 SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 ATTACHMENT
  • Motion Design
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Web Design 1
  • Photography
  • Final Project 2
  • 3D Animation
  • Light and Render 3D Scenes
  • Film Visual Effects (VFX) / After Effects
  •  Graphic Design 2
  • Web Design 2
  • Final Project 2
  • Background & Environment 2
  • 3D Animation 2
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Management
  • 3 Months
  • Log Book & Assessment
  • Submission of Final Project 2

Graduation

Particulars

  • Intakes: January, April, July, September
  • Certificate: 12 months (4 semesters)
  • Diploma: 24 months (8 semesters)
  • One semester = 3 months
  • Fees: Ksh45,000 a semester (payable in instalments of Ksh15,000 a month)
  • Grade(KCSE): Diploma C-, Certificate D-

Requirements

  • Paid Non-refundable Application Fees of Ksh2000
  • Submitted Application Form
  • 1 Passport size photo
  • Copy of National ID or Passport (or wait list)
  • High School Certificate or Letter of recommendation
  • Diploma entry grade is C-, Certificate is D-
  • Short course entry grade is any grade
  • Pay your semester school fees before starting class
  • PAY VIA MPESA: Paybill number: 4107253 Account number: Student name
  • Maximum of 2 installments are allowed per semester
  • After payment send the confirmation to +254.798.325.330
  • Hostels are not part of school fees
  • TVET (KNEC) Exams fees – paid later
  • PEARSON Exams fees – paid later
  • PROJECT / LAB / ACTIVITIES fees – paid later