BA Honors in Motion Picture Medium
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa
BA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
ZAR 120,050 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Rolling admissions - before Late Enrollment window closes for the 2025 year's intake
** Total Tuition Fees 2025. Total tuition fee for Gqerberha campus: R 115450
Key Summary
About: The BA Honors in Motion Picture Medium offers a comprehensive exploration of filmmaking and the creative processes behind it.
Covering various aspects like directing, cinematography, and post-production, this program equips students with the technical skills and artistic insights necessary for the industry.
With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience, students collaborate in real-world projects to hone their craft and develop a diverse portfolio.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths in the film industry, such as film director, cinematographer, editor, or production designer.
They may also find opportunities in television, digital media, and related fields.
NQF Level 8 | SAQA ID 35935
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.
Overview
With a postgraduate level focus on Research Led Practice/Practice Led Research, the AFDA Honours degrees equip students to apply research and critical engagement to the production of an artwork.
The program also aims to develop key knowledge and skills for success in meeting future challenges, augmenting imagination, creativity, collaboration and communication, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills.
This research approach not only prepares students for further postgraduate studies, but also for entering the world of work in their preferred field of specialization.
Course Structure
Students in the Honours programs will conceptualize, develop, produce, market, and professionally exhibit one of the following works:
Motion Picture Students:
- 24-minute Dramatic Narrative Film
- 24-minute Pilot Programme for Television
- 24-minute Documentary film
- Four Professional Commercials / Music Videos
Disciplines:
- Screenwriting; Directing; Producing
- Production Design; Character Design & Styling
- Cinematography; Data & Grading
- Editing; Visual Effects; Animation
- Sound Design; Media Music Production
