16 June marks a significant date in South African history. On 16 June 1976 a group of South African students, residing in Soweto, protested against the education policies at that time. Students fought to be taught in the language they chose, enabling modern students to be educated in their home language if they wished so. The day represents what can be achieved through collective unity. In order for students to be taught in a classroom environment, the students must correspond harmoniously together with a similar goal in mind.

 A mixed racial group of students were selected to represent the rise of a democratic society through our youth, the Soweto Uprising of 16 June created waves throughout the Apartheid Government system so in a sense the Uprising was a contributing factor to the fall of Apartheid which is why a mixed ratio of race within the modern students is important as it represents the Rainbow Nation borne of a Democratic South Africa.

The execution of the concept involves a time-lapse of an artist’s process as he/she sketches a simple scene of students seated in a classroom. Students are rendered one by one, as to represent the spread of the uprising; the Soweto Uprising on 16 June 1976 was the initial demonstration however, it was the spark that resulted in a nationwide demonstration. Before the artist moves on to render the next student occupying the classroom the student greets the viewer in one of the 11 official languages in South Africa, representing the introduction of this specific language into the South African education  system due to the achievements of the 1976 youth. 

The time-lapse approach signifies the transition or mortification of the Old South Africa (Apartheid) to New South Africa (Democracy). The animation begins with a blank canvas, representing the rebirth of South Africa. Students emerging from the blank canvas represent the born frees of South Africa, individuals that were born and raised after the fall of Apartheid.
The short animation is not only restricted to the youth of South Africa though they are the prime audience, secondary  audiences involve older generations that may have been involved in the struggle in some form. 

The aim is to inspire and encourage the youth of today to be South Africa’s brighter future and give the older generations a sense of accomplishment. An uplifting audio element is incorporated to create a fulfilling and positive experience. A hand rendered typeface is used to create a personal touch to the animation. South African students use pen and paper throughout their schooling careers as we are still a developing country. The deep rich wooden table top is similar to that of standard South African school desks.