TESDA Animation Courses

Animation has become a popular medium for storytelling and entertainment, evolving from classic hand-drawn techniques to cutting-edge 3D computer-generated imagery. This dynamic industry continues to grow, offering diverse opportunities for creative professionals.

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Recognizing the rising demand for skilled animators in the Philippines, TESDA has developed courses to equip individuals with the necessary skills to succeed. TESDA offers three Animation courses: Animation NC II, 2D Animation NC II, and 3D Animation NC III. These programs cover topics ranging from traditional animation techniques to advanced digital tools and software, catering to different levels of proficiency.

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Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of taking TESDA Animation Courses:

  • Develop technical skills in traditional and digital animation techniques
  • Learn advanced techniques in 2D or 3D animation production
  • Gain knowledge on industry-standard software used in animation production
  • Enhance creativity and storytelling abilities through visual media
  • Improve teamwork and communication skills through group projects and collaboration with other animators
  • Opportunity to work in various industries such as film, television, advertising, gaming, and more

Animation NC II

The Animation NC II course teaches the skills needed to create traditional and digital cleaned-up and in-between drawings for animation during production and post-production.

Units of Competency

The units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

BASIC COMPETENCIES

  • Participate in workplace communication
  • Work in team environment
  • Practice career professionalism
  • Practice occupational health and safety procedures
  • Contribute to workplace innovation
  • Solve/Address general workplace problems
  • Exercise sustainable development in the workplace

COMMON COMPETENCIES

  • Apply quality standards
  • Perform Computer Operations

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Apply traditional drawing techniques for animation
  • Produce traditional cleaned-up key drawings
  • Produce traditional in-between drawings
  • Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings
  • Produce digital in-between drawings

Career Opportunities

A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be:

  • Clean-Up Artist
  • In-Between Artist/In-Betweener
  • Clean-Up Art Checker
  • In-Between Checker
  • Digital Clean-Up Artist
  • Digital In-Between Artist

Training Duration

  • 52 hours – Basic Competencies
  • 28 hours – Common Competencies
  • 536 hours – Core Competencies

Total: 616 hours 

Qualifications

To qualify for the course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Completed at least 10 years of basic education or hold an ALS certificate equivalent to Grade 10.
  • Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
  • Have drawing skills.
  • Know how to operate a computer.
  • Pass the drawing exam/evaluation conducted by the institution.

Note: Additional requirements, such as specific educational background or relevant work experience, may be imposed by the school or training center offering the program.

2D Animation NC III

The 2D Animation NC III course includes the skills needed to create key poses and drawings for animation in both traditional and digital formats. These can be used for TV shows, films, commercials, audiovisual presentations, motion graphics, and e-learning materials.

Units of Competency

The units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

BASIC COMPETENCIES

  • Lead workplace communication
  • Lead small teams
  • Develop and practice negotiation skills
  • Solve problems related to work activities
  • Use mathematical concepts and techniques
  • Use relevant technologies
  • Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques in the workplace
  • Use information creatively and critically
  • Work in a diverse environment

COMMON COMPETENCIES

  • Apply quality standards
  • Perform Computer Operations

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Produce traditional key poses/drawings for animation
  • Create tradigital animation
  • Create 2D digital cut-out animation
  • Export animation to video file format

Career Opportunities

A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be:

  • Traditional animator
  • Motion graphics animator
  • Clean-up checker
  • Web animator
  • In-between checker
  • Commercial animator
  • Animation checker
  • AVP animator
  • Digital library builder
  • Animated e-learning animator

Training Duration

  • 68 hours – Basic Competencies
  • 28 hours – Common Competencies
  • 872 hours – Core Competencies

Total: 968 hours

Qualifications

To qualify for the course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold an Animation NC II certificate or have relevant industry experience as an Assistant Animator or in Clean-Up and In-Between work.
  • Pass a creative/drawing test conducted by the institution.
  • Have good oral and written communication skills.

Note: Additional requirements, such as specific educational background or relevant work experience, may be imposed by the school or training center offering the program.

3D Animation NC III

The 3D Animation NC III course includes the skills needed to create 3D animation. This covers creating 3D models, applying shaders and textures, setting up character rigging, animating characters, and lighting and rendering animation scenes.

Units of Competency

BASIC COMPETENCIES

  • Lead workplace communication
  • Lead small teams
  • Develop and practice negotiation skills
  • Solve problems related to work activities
  • Use mathematical concepts and techniques
  • Use relevant technologies
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in the workplace
  • Use information creatively and critically
  • Work in a diverse environment

COMMON COMPETENCIES

  • Apply quality standards
  • Perform computer operations

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Create 3D Models for Animation
  • Apply Shader and Texture on 3D Models
  • Set Character Rigging
  • Animate Character
  • Light and Render Animation Scene

Career Opportunities

A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be:

  • 3D Modeller
  • 3D Rigger
  • 3D Texture Artist
  • 3D Render Artist
  • 3D Lighting Artist
  • 3D Asset Creator
  • 3D Layout and Animatic Artist
  • 3D Visualizer
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Generalist

Training Duration

  • 68 hours – Basic Competencies
  • 28 hours – Common Competencies
  • 1,004 hours – Core Competencies

Total: 1,100 hours

Qualifications

To qualify for the course, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Certificate of employment or endorsement from a studio/employer (for industry practitioners)
  • NC or either COC-1 or COC-2 of Animation NC II (for non-industry practitioners)
  • Pass the creative skills qualifying test given by the institution
  • Basic knowledge of at least one (1) graphic software

Note: Additional requirements, such as specific educational background or relevant work experience, may be imposed by the school or training center offering the program.

Sample of Certificate of Completion

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Requirements

Here’s what you need to enroll:

  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • High School or College Diploma
  • Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
  • 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between traditional and digital animation?

A: Traditional animation involves hand-drawing each frame of a scene on paper, while digital animation uses software to create and manipulate images.

2. Can I take the 2D Animation NC III course even if I have no background in animation?

A: Yes, as long as you pass the drawing exam/evaluation conducted by the institution.

3. Is there an age limit for taking these animation courses?

A: There is no specific age limit, but applicants must have completed at least 10 years of basic education or hold an ALS certificate equivalent to Grade 10.

4. Are there any job opportunities abroad for those who complete these qualifications?

A: Yes, with the rise of international demand for animators, there are opportunities to work overseas especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

5. Can I enroll in both 2D Animation NC III and 3D Animation NC III at the same time?

A: No, these courses require separate qualifications and training hours must be completed separately.

6. Are there any scholarship programs available for these animation courses?

A: Some schools may offer scholarships. Learn more about TESDA Scholarship HERE.

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Summary

Animation courses provide training in traditional, 2D, and 3D digital animation, covering core skills needed for a career in the industry. Graduates can pursue job opportunities locally and abroad. Requirements vary by institution, and scholarships may be available. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, these courses can help you start your animation career.

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