CREATIVE & TECHNICAL
Animate Africa - Animation (2D & 3D)
Learn the craft behind the animated stories, ads, and films shaping Africa's creative economy. In partnership with Animate Africa (Magic Lab Academy), you'll build real, professional animation skills across two tracks — 2D cut-out and 3D — and graduate with a portfolio you can show employers or clients anywhere in the world.
Choose Your Path
Tailored training designed to fit your location and lifestyle.
Physical Animation Track
Virtual Animation Track
For participants who own a laptop that meets the programme’s technical requirements.
You’ll attend classes online, complete assignments remotely, and submit your capstone project through the learning platform.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of 2D and 3D animation
Master the principles of character design, storyboard development, and color theory specifically tailored for African narratives.
Character Design
Storyboarding
Anatomy
Character design and visual storytelling
Learn to design memorable characters and tell compelling stories through powerful visual narratives.
Scene creation and animation production
Learn how to create engaging scenes and bring them to life through professional animation production.
Industry-standard animation software and workflows
Learn the tools used by professional animators.
Audio and motion fundamentals
Portfolio-building for the global animation industry
Capstone project development
Laptop Requirements (Virtual Participants)
To participate virtually, your device should meet the following minimum requirements:
Processor
Core i7 or Ryzen 7
Memory
8GB RAM Min. (16GB RAM RECOMMENDED)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA RTX 3060+
Storage
NVIDIA RTX 3060+
- Applicants selecting the virtual option will be asked to upload a screenshot of their laptop specifications as part of the application process.
Time Commitment
6 Months Intensive
Approximately 8–12 hours per week, including lessons, assignments, and project work.
Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Hybrid — virtual for participants with qualifying laptops; in-person sessions available for those without one.
Who This Is For
Aspiring Creatives
Women with a creative eye who want a technical, in-demand skill — whether you're aiming for a studio job, freelance animation work, or your own creative venture.
What You'll Graduate With
Upon completion of the Animate Africa program, you won't just have a certificate—you'll have a career launchpad.
Certificate from Animate Africa
Endorsed by Akwa Ibom State and our global tech partners.
A portfolio piece you can showcase
A ready-to-present showreel featuring your 2D and 3D projects.
Alumni Network
Lifetime access to job boards, mentorship, and peer support.
Internship Placement
Top 10% graduates get automatic interview slots with partner studios.