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.

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.

Higher Certificate in 3D Animation: Modelling & Design
Higher Certificate in Graphic Design
Higher Certificate in Photography and Videography
Higher Certificate in User Experience Design
Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production

The student accepted into this programme should have a recognised Matriculation Certificate obtained within South Africa or any equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
To apply to complete a Higher Certificate, prospective students must provide one of the following:

A National Senior Certificate (or Senior Certificate if obtained before 2008) with at least a ‘Higher Certificate’ pass; OR
A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Higher Certificate pass; OR
A Senior Certificate (SC) (without endorsement); OR
A Senior Certificate (Amended) SC(A) Higher Certificate pass.
For international qualifications: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence.

Disclaimer:
The above requirements will allow you to apply at the Open Window. However, academic vetting will still take place before the issuing of an Acceptance Letter. In addition, OW reserves the right to accept or deny applicants based on the OW Admissions Policy.