AFDA (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) offers a variety of higher education courses in the creative arts, including film, live performance, business innovation, and broadcasting.[1]
Courses Offered by AFDA:
- Higher Certificate in Film, Television & Entertainment Production – 1 year, full time; available at all campuses. Focuses on basic technical and production skills required for film and television, with streams in technical and production/art department.[1][3]
- Higher Certificate in Radio & Podcasting – 1 year, full time; offered in Johannesburg and Cape Town.[1]
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Motion Picture Medium – 3 years, full time; offered at Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Botswana campuses.[1]
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Live Performance – 3 years, full time; offered at multiple campuses.[1]
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship – 3 years, full time; available at several campuses.[1]
- BA Honours in Motion Picture Medium or Live Performance – 1 year, full time postgraduate programs.[1]
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Motion Picture Medium – 2 years, part time.[1]
General Admission Requirements:
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Higher Certificate Programmes:
- National Senior Certificate (South African Grade 12/Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate.[6]
- Without these, candidates may take the AFDA Entrance Exam.[6]
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Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees (BA/BCOM):
- National Senior Certificate (Matric) with entry into a Bachelor’s degree.[2][6]
- Completion of the AFDA Higher Certificate course enables entry.[2][6]
- National Certificate (Vocational, NQF level 4) with three fundamental subjects (including English) above 60% and four vocational subjects above 70%.[6]
- Technical N5 certificate with four subjects on N5 level, including Maths and English.[6]
- Alternatives include the ACE School of Tomorrow Certificate or progress in accredited NQF level 6/7 programs.[2]
- Candidates without matric exemption aged 23+ may apply for exemption or take the Entrance Exam.[2]
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Postgraduate Honours Degrees:
- Completion of a recognized undergraduate degree is required, along with a portfolio of work to motivate discipline choice.[4]
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Master of Fine Arts:
- Applicants must hold an appropriate undergraduate or honours qualification and show relevant industry or artistic experience.[1]
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International Students:
- Certified SAQA Certificate of Evaluation of international qualifications is required.[2]
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
- Candidates with alternate qualifications or relevant experience may apply through RPL and, where necessary, an entrance exam.[2][4]
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