Postgraduate Diploma Creative Practice

Programme Overview

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Entry Requirements

Relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF 7 level) that includes a theoretical and practical component relating to Visual Communication fields.

Preliminary proposal.
Motivation.
A portfolio indicating practical skills.
CV.
Academic transcripts conveying academic trajectory and marks allocation.
A selection interview will take place with the applicant.
International applicants need to:

Obtain a letter from SAQA verifying the NQF level of the relevant qualification the applicant holds.
Obtain at least 55% in the Open Window English Literacy test.
OW students applying for the Honours qualification need to obtain a minimum of 65% in either Visual Culture 300 or Film Theory 300, as well as 65% in their practical major. If a student has achieved a mark of 65% or above for Research Practice, then a Film Theory 300 or Visual Culture 300 mark with a minimum of 60% is required to gain access to the programme.

An academic transcript conveying similar subjects and marks will be required for students applying from other institutions. Further information may be requested after the selection interview.

Career Opportunities

Possible areas of expertise could include Communication Design, Illustration, Photography, Film & TV, Sound Design, Production Design, Screen Acting, Screenwriting, Motion Design, 3D Animation, Game Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Development and Product Design.