2D Animation
National Certificate: 2D Animation 
SAQA QUAL ID: 57611

Animation - 136 Credits
This course has been developed to prime students in the art of animation using a variety of mediums, both physical and computer generated.  Students have the option of studying towards 2D animation which will allow them to Analyse, Specify, Develop, Evaluate and manage 2D animation production processes for specific animation productions.


View Unit Standard Breakdown and Credits
ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE LEVEL CREDITS
Core 242641 Animate visual elements Level 5 15
Core 242546 Compile and present portfolios of work Level 5 10
Core 242643 Create visual elements for 2D animation Level 5 5
Core 242640 Generate animation breakdowns and timelines Level 5 4
Core 242642 Interpret design conventions for animation Level 5 7
Core 242645 Interpret motion conventions for animated elements and camera Level 5 7
Core 242648 Present visual breakdown of time structure for animation Level 5 7
Fundamental 242639 Analyse motion Level 5 15
Fundamental 242651 Develop visual elements for animation Level 5 10
Fundamental 242652 Draw from life Level 5 15
Elective 13943 Analyse new developments reported in the media that could impact on a business sector or industry Level 4 10
Elective 114551 Analyse performance texts in context Level 4 10
Elective 120385 Apply a range of project management tools and techniques Level 4 7
Elective 115499 Gather, record and interpret business related information Level 4 4
Elective 117156 Interpret basic financial statements Level 4 4
Elective 120375 Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget Level 4 6
Elective 114736 Record business financial transactions Level 4 5
Elective 10056 Analyse and interpret data and marketing information Level 5 8
Elective 15237 Build teams to meet set goals and objectives Level 5 3
Elective 242638 Composite layers for animation Level 5 8
Elective 10041 Conduct a marketing situational analysis Level 5 5
Elective 115366 Create graphic elements for a multimedia/web-based computer application Level 5 10
Elective 117855 Design and implement plans to deal with conflict situations Level 5 15
Elective 242647 Develop single characters for animation Level 5 15
Elective 115171 Generate resources for projects Level 5 6
Elective 15233 Harness diversity and build on strengths of a diverse working environment Level 5 3
Elective 116787 Plan, monitor and control the financial resources for a small company or business unit Level 5 10
Elective 12140 Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions Level 5 9
Elective 242541 Render files for animation Level 5 8
Elective 120378 Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives Level 5 14
Elective 117515 Tender for projects Level 5 7


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