Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
Motion Graphics & Animated Content
In a world overflowing with content, movement captures attention. From social media and digital advertising to websites and brand storytelling, motion graphics have become one of the most powerful ways to communicate ideas, engage audiences and bring creative concepts to life.
In this practical course, you'll learn how to create compelling animated content that combines creativity, storytelling and design. From motion graphics and 2D animation to explainer videos, animated infographics and social content, you'll develop the skills to create visuals that inform, entertain and inspire action. Whether you're a designer, marketer, content creator or aspiring animator, you'll gain practical experience creating engaging content for today's digital-first world.
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Course Curriculum
- Orientation Week
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 12 Weeks
- Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 17 August 2026
- Cost: R16,500
What you’ll learn
- Understand when and why to use animation in your digital media
- Understand and apply animation principles
- Create short animation videos
- Develop animation skills in After Effects
Enhance your career
Studying this course will equip you with the skills to bring a variety of content to life through motion.
Learn from the best
Our lecturers nurture our students, resulting in them winning awards for their creative work.
Empower your creativity
This course is ideal for people who want to build their careers with their own unique creative viewpoint.
Find gainful employment
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
This course is perfect for:
- Graphic designers who want to develop more marketable skills
- Digital marketers wanting to expand their toolkits
- Content creators who want to create more engaging content
- Anyone who wants to future-proof their skills for an ever-evolving industry
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.
With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions.
Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
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