The Capacity Building Support Programme for the Animation Sector (CBSPAS) is a transformative initiative designed to uplift Nigerian women, youth, and vulnerable groups, aged 18-35, who are passionate about animation and eager to build meaningful careers in this vibrant and growing industry. This program aims to empower participants with the essential knowledge, hands-on skills, and mentorship needed to thrive in the animation world, with a special focus on fostering inclusivity for underrepresented groups, particularly women and disadvantaged individuals.
Through the CBSPAS programme, participants will embark on an immersive and transformative journey of learning, guided by comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship. Delivered entirely online, this journey will equip them to create captivating animated content for television, cinema, and digital platforms. The programme is structured to help participants unlock their creative potential and become leading voices in Nigeria’s animation sector.
We invite aspiring animators from all backgrounds across Nigeria, especially women and those from vulnerable groups, to seize this opportunity and apply for the second cycle of the CBSPAS programme, which will run from January 2025 to August 2025.
Are you:
Passionate about storytelling through animation?
A creative individual with artistic skills such as graphic design, illustration, or digital art?
Someone who has always wanted to start a career in animation but hasn’t had the opportunity?
Looking to switch to a career in animation from another creative field?
A beginner or someone with informal training who is eager to learn and grow in the animation industry?
Excited about developing technical animation skills?
Requirements:
To participate, applicants must:
Be of Nigerian descent and currently residing in Nigeria
Be within the age range of 18-35 at the time of submission
Have access to a computer and reliable internet (or be willing to acquire them) to participate in the online training
Demonstrate a creative background or interest in artistic skills that can translate into animation (e.g., graphic design, drawing, photography, video editing)
Commit fully to participating in the programme for its entire duration, which includes the following stages below:
PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES
Stage I: Intensive Business of Animation Training
Date // January 2025
A 2-week intensive online training programme focusing on the business of animation and content creation for 50 participants.
At the end of this stage, participants will be assessed based on their progress, with the top 20 from each cohort advancing to the next stage.
» Stage Il: 3-Month Technical Training
Dates // Febuary 2025 – May 2025
An online technical training stage guided by experienced instructors, focusing on practical animation skills for the 20 selected participants from stage 1.
