AFDA The School for the Creative Economy

Study a BA in Live Performance in South Africa
The BA degree in Live Performance is a full-time 3 year program that contains screen acting, stage acting and musical performance. Throughout the program students are encouraged to explore different disciplines and to pursue and specialize in their strongest areas.
Outcomes in the BA degree include:

short films
television promos
productions
stage production
music performance show depending on discipline selection.

Study a Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Medium in South Africa
The AFDA MFA in Motion Picture Medium focuses on developing innovative research into the production of feature-length motion pictures and television series. The degree has a strong emphasis on audience consumption and cultural relevance.
During this program students’ studies, will consist of individual academic research and professional practice in production teams or professional productions. Students will also be required to complete a feature film, a feature documentary, or feature film and TV series screenplay along with other relevant assignments.Throughout this program students will get professional practice and experience and will receive feedback from supervisors and mentors.

Study a Higher Certificate in Film, Television, and Entertainment Production in South Africa
This 1-year foundation course is intended to provide students entree into the first year of undergraduate degree studies at AFDA.
This is an exit level Higher Certificate that is designed to teach students the craft, technical, attitudinal and aesthetic skills that will prepare them to participate in internship opportunities and be placed in an assortment of positions in the entertainment industry.This program is also available for international students who want to improve their English skills while learning.
The Higher Certificate offers two streams to choose from and runs for one year full-time:

Production and the Art Department (Introductions to production co-ordination, art department, wardrobe make – up and styling and stage management).
Technical (Introductions to camera, grips, lighting, multi-cam studio and stage rigging).

Study a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship in South Africa
AFDA BIT is an institution that is focused on entrepreneurship and business and technology, and trains young professionals on how to deal with the ever-changing technologies that continue to shape the way we do business in the world today.
In this program students will learn how to:

Identify a dissipating value in an existing product and developing a business concept around monetizing this e.g. Film Archive or Talent Management and Exhibition Systems
Stream platforms and monetize immersive experiences using Virtual Reality in entertainment events
Identify value opportunities for capitalizing on the value of the products  

BIT’s 3-year Undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science Degrees are built on the platform of AFDA’s unique integrated and outcomes-based curriculum, developed over the last 21 years.

Study a BA in Motion Picture Medium in South Africa
The BA in Motion Picture Medium is a full-time 3 year degree program. In this program students are encouraged to explore the Film and TV school disciplines and then specialize in their strongest area. The outcomes in the BA degree include short films, television promos or productions, stage production or music performance show depending on discipline selection.
Film School disciplines:

Production
Image Production
Screen Design 
Post Production

TV School disciplines:

TV Scriptwriting
TV Production
TV Technical
TV Post Production

Study a BA Honors in Live Performance & Motion Picture Medium in South Africa
The AFDA honors program is a 1-year full-time degree designed to prepare graduates to enter the industry. It provides students with a deep vertical knowledge of their chosen discipline in the Motion Picture or Live Performance Medium. Through a practical production project, training in theory and research, and a final academic thesis students will develop core skills with the direct purpose of launching their careers.
The AFDA Postgraduate School is focused on developing innovative research, origination, production and distribution of entertainment concepts for both local and international markets and audiences. Students develop the capacities to communicate and successfully apply problem-solving strategies for self-management, co-operation and team work, as well as a commitment to life – long learning and professional values.

Study a Higher Certificate in Radio and Podcasting in South Africa
In this certificate program in Radio and Podcasting at AFDA students will learn the necessary skills to become a radio program assistant. In this program students will receive an introduction to radio and podcast and will explore talk radio, music radio, learn how to operate studio equipment, along with many other essentials. 
At the end of this program, the final assessment will consist of:

A simulated live broadcast and recording of a 30-minute radio program in a chosen genre including studio preparation
Music sourcing & schedule
Pre-recorded adverts
Promotion segments
Live interview
News
Indicating presenter cues
Adheres to time prescriptions

Overview
The Higher Certificate (HC) Courses serve a dual function. First and foremost it is a one-year foundation course designed to offer students access into the first year of undergraduate degree studies at AFDA. In addition, it is an exit level higher certificate equipping students with skills allowing them to be placed in the entertainment (film/ tv/ radio/ events/ theatre etc.) industry in assistant-type positions to key crew.
BENEFITS OF THE COURSE:
Gives you access to the AFDA Undergraduate degree programme as well as enhancing your access to other tertiary learning institutions.
Learn to collaborate, build your social skills, learning capacity and self-confidence.
Gain insight into the various disciplines and career options in the entertainment arts.
Discover and test your aptitude for a potential career in the entertainment arts.
Prepare yourself for the rigors of tertiary degree experience
Contact your nearest campus about visiting the campus for a consultation, attending an Open Day or for more information about the Higher Certificate Programmes.
Outcomes
The Higher Certificate (HC) in Radio & Podcasting is about bridging into an AFDA Undergraduate degree by learning the basic skills to work for a radio station as an assistant.
TERMLY OBJECTIVES:
TERM 1: Understand radio genres, presentations styles, assistant role in managing a radio station
TERM 2: Will be able to operate studio equipment and field sound devices, understand and maintain copyright as it pertains to the responsibilities of a studio assistant
TERM 3: Research programmes and prepare for transmission, understand and comply with Radio Legislative frameworks as it pertains to the responsibilities of a studio assistant
TERM 4: Prepare for and assist in aspects of a live radio/podcast transmission
CAMPUSES: The HC in Radio & Podcasting is registered to be offered at the Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban & Port Elizabeth Campuses.
ENROLMENT: First (March – December) Semester Enrolment is available at all the SA Campuses.
Entry into Higher Certificate
National Senior Certificate (South African Grade 12 / Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate
Should you not have the above, you may be able to qualify to complete and pass the AFDA Entrance Exam. The AFDA Entrance Exam is a selection process approved by AFDA Senate for degree access. To give a candidate alternative access to degree, s/he can sit for the Entrance Exam and there must be record of it, the recommendation on the individual student from the registered psychometrist must be signed off by Senate or its subcommittee, as per AFDA Entrance Exam policy (in accordance with Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997) Amendment No 1317 in Government Gazette of 5 Dec 2008 number 31674 clause 31). Such access will apply only to AFDA’s programmes, its entrance exam is not valid to another university, and vice versa.

This school offers programs in:

English

Overview
The AFDA Postgraduate school is focused on developing innovative research, origination, production and distribution of entertainment concepts for both local and international markets.
Over the last fifteen years, the AFDA Postgraduate School has produced a large network of graduates who have made a significant contribution to the South African entertainment industry. A large percentage of commercials, feature films, television series, music and retail content is produced by AFDA Honours graduates.
Additional Benefits include:
International Exchange Opportunities
Academy Awards Nominee eligibility
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship eligibility
AFDA Development bursary eligibility
Outcomes
Outcomes/Projects:
The program offers the following exposure to several areas of the entertainment industry depending on a student’s scope of research and specialisation.
Factual: documentary film and reality formats or
Fiction: a 24 minute short film (drama), television drama or sitcom series (pilot), theatre production, music performance
Commercials: (Boards provided by agency)
Research Topics: Research topics can vary according to discipline focus, outcome alignment and finalised in consultation with the academic supervisor.
Supervisors: Each student may nominate an academic supervisor from the AFDA staff body with whom they will work over the course of their Honours programme. The supervisor provides overall academic supervision and guidance to the student and ensures that the research requirements of the degree is fulfilled.
Requirements
AFDA recognizes the need for individuals of diverse experience, cultures and cognitive approaches in order to maintain and improve our standards of excellence. We encourage individuals with a passion for the arts and for researching and developing entertainment to apply to the AFDA postgraduate program. They will require: a minimum of a 3-year recognized degree or equivalent or will need to apply for recognized prior learning (RPL). Relevant industry experience is beneficial for applicants without a related degree in the discipline area they intend to apply for in Honours.
Disciplines
In Honours, there is an element of discipline focus and specialization however Honours students do not attend discipline focused classes in the structure that AFDA’s Undergraduate BA students do. The discipline forms more the guideline for their research focus as well as their role in the outcomes.

This school offers programs in:

English

Overview
The Higher Certificate (HC) Courses serve a dual function. First and foremost it is a one-year foundation course designed to offer students access into the first year of undergraduate degree studies at AFDA. In addition, it is an exit level higher certificate equipping students with skills allowing them to be placed in the entertainment (film/ tv/ radio/ events/ theatre etc.) industry in assistant-type positions to key crew.
BENEFITS OF THE COURSE:
Gives you access to the AFDA Undergraduate degree programme as well as enhancing your access to other tertiary learning institutions.
Learn to collaborate, build your social skills, learning capacity and self-confidence.
Gain insight into the various disciplines and career options in the entertainment arts.
Discover and test your aptitude for a potential career in the entertainment arts.
Prepare yourself for the rigors of tertiary degree experience
Contact your nearest campus about visiting the campus for a consultation, attending an Open Day or for more information about the Higher Certificate Programmes.
NOTICE: The HC in Film, Television & Entertainment Production is open for 2nd Semester Enrolment from July 2017.
Outcomes
The HC in Film, TV & Entertainment Production is about bridging into an AFDA Undergraduate degree by learning the basic skills to work on a set as an assistant. There are 2 streams, of which you would choose 1 of the 2 streams. Availability of both streams running in the same year on a particular campus is dependent on student number selections per stream.
TECHNICAL: Introductions to camera, grips, lighting, multi-cam studio and stage rigging.
PRODUCTION & ART DEPARTMENT: Introductions to production coordination, art department, wardrobe make-up & styling and stage management.
CAMPUSES: The HC in Film, TV & Entertainment Production is available at the Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
ENROLMENT: First (March – December) & Second (July – June) Semester Enrolment is available at all the SA Campuses. The Botswana campus operates on mid-year enrolment only.
Requirements
ENTRY INTO HIGHER CERTIFICATE
National Senior Certificate (South African Grade 12 / Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate
Should you not have the above, you may be able to qualify to complete and pass the AFDA Entrance Exam. The AFDA Entrance Exam is a selection process approved by AFDA Senate for degree access. To give a candidate alternative access to degree, s/he can sit for the Entrance Exam and there must be record of it, the recommendation on the individual student from the registered psychometrist must be signed off by Senate or its subcommittee, as per AFDA Entrance Exam policy (in accordance with Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997) Amendment No 1317 in Government Gazette of 5 Dec 2008 number 31674 clause 31). Such access will apply only to AFDA’s programmes, its entrance exam is not valid to another university, and vice versa.

This school offers programs in:

English