Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts South Africa

Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts Admission Process.

It is the vision of Open Window to be a leader and trendsetter in the education sector of South Africa and internationally by achieving product excellence through academic rigour and industry relevance, the use of cutting-edge technology and the continuous upgrading of infrastructure in a customer centric environment.

Our mission is to deliver creative and critical thinkers who possess the technical, dynamic, professional and multi-skilled capabilities globally required by the creative industries. We provide relevant education opportunities through the application of:

• Superior educational models
• Cutting-edge technology
• International competitive outcomes
• Standards of excellence
• Industry requirements

Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts South Africa Offered Courses | Programmes

• Visual Communication
• Film Arts
• Animation Arts
• Creative Technologies

Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts South Africa Tuition Fees

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Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts South Africa Admission

Postgraduate Degree

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication

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.

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
Bachelor of Film Arts
Bachelor of Creative Technologies

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree admission and an English mark of 55%.
• A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Degree admission and an English mark of 55%.
• A Senior Certificate (SC) (with endorsement) and an English mark of 55%.
• NQF 5 qualification. If discipline is not cognate, at least 20% of credits must be academic-related literacy.
• For international qualifications: An USAF Exemption Certificate is required and meets the relevant English requirements or SAQA certificate indicating an NQF 4 qualification with the applicable English Requirement.
• Mature Age Exemption Certificate issued by USAF.
• A portfolio of 3 creative works across any discipline.

*PLEASE NOTE: Students who pass the OW certificates are not guaranteed entry into the degree programme. Standard undergraduate admission requirements are still applicable when applying for the degree programme.

Step 1: Enquire

• Enquire on the website, at your school or visit Campus.
• Career Guidance Interview.
  (Covers Financial, Equipment, Accommodation, and Career Objectives).
• Request Documentation (Certified ID and results).
• Pay the R1750 (Non-refundable Application Fee).

STUDENT ADVISOR

Step 2: Apply

• Complete the application form on the website.
• Academic Vetting based on results provided.
• Receive an Acceptance letter.
• Generate a quotation based on the acceptance letter.
• Pick your subjects.
  (Student Advisor will be available to assist you).

APPLICATION FORMPORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

Step 3: Registration

• Pay the R12 000 Registration Fee
• Complete the online registration form that the admission office will provide.
• You will receive access to the Student Portal to view proof of registration and timetable once your registration is completed.