National Certificate in 3D Animation and VFX: Become your Childhood Hero
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Everyone has a favourite animated character from their childhood. You can create the next generation’s most beloved one.
During one's childhood, there is nothing like cartoon characters: their adventures, personalities, and characteristics might have marked us in many ways. They were everywhere: from films to tv shows, but also video games and comic books. The thing is that until we grew up we didn’t really think about who was behind those characters, who made all those legendary personalities that accompanied us during our childhood.
And the people behind that almost-magical creations are artists. That includes also the VFX universes that we were eager to explore but knew we never would. When you think about it, these people have shaped entire childhoods.
In the art industry, everything starts with the same element: a good idea. There might be a lot of people full of great ideas and marvellous talents for both creation and animation. But the truth is that there is another requirement: a degree, an academic instance that certifies that they (or you) have the knowledge and skills required to enter the job market.
That’s why earning a certificate, a bachelor’s degree, or any degree an institution can offer you is a very important step in the process of becoming a professional.
That certificate you earn will become a key to open the doors to different career opportunities: being part of the film or tv industry, animated video clips for musicians, designing comic book characters, you name it!
You can always go freelance, but getting a job in the industry is very lucrative since salaries are high and the demand is increasing due to the increment in the use of VFX in both tv and filmmaking. Then again, while freelancing doesn’t necessarily require an academic background, the industry does, so don’t rush and enrol in a programme, get a certificate, and you will be good to go.
In South Africa, there are different art institutions that offer the possibility to earn a degree, but not all of them have the prestige and the tools the Open Window Institute has to offer. In this institution, you can earn a National Certificate in 3D Animation and VFX in just one year and in a completely art-related environment, which can also help you to connect with professionals on the field.
If you want to get more information on this certificate, click here. And if you want to check more programmes such as certificates, courses, bachelor’s degrees and more, visit Start University.
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