OW Hiking & Climbing Club - Welcome & Info Session

Get ready to scale new heights and explore breathtaking trails with the brand-new OW Hiking and Climbing Club! Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, this club is for you.
Join us for our Welcome and Information Session to learn all about the exciting plans ahead!

When: Tuesday, 3 March 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Hybrid Event
In-person at Hashtag C6, Centurion Campus
Online via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/pue-cbug-est

No experience? No problem! Just bring your enthusiasm and love for adventure.
See you there—in person or online!

Let’s make 2025 the year of unforgettable experiences. Open to OW Staff and Students

IRL - The Real 3D Meetup

- STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY -

Animation Arts presents 'IRL' - A meet-up for Animation Arts students - step away from your screens and into the real world (so we can all watch a screen TOGETHER)!

Open Window Centurion Campus, B4


Open Day (Centurion) - 25 Jan

Open Day – Application & Registration

Date: 25 January
Time: 09:00 – 13:00
Location: Centurion

Find Your Creative Community, Amplify Your Voice
Step into a dynamic campus culture where every perspective matters. Engage in exciting events and collaborations.
Fuel your potential and develop your unique creative voice.

Don’t Miss Out! Applications & Registrations for 2025 are still open!

Explore Our Programs:

Need Help with Your Application or Registration?

Visit us at our Centurion Campus from 09:00 – 13:00 on the 25th of January for hands-on support with:

  • Completing your online application
  • Scanning and submitting any outstanding documents
  • Paying the registration fee

Tip: Don’t forget to bring your original documents!

  • Student ID or copy of ID
  • Copy of your NSC or latest results
  • Bring R1750 Application Fee

Personalized Career Guidance

The opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Student Advisor for a free career guidance session.
Get expert advice on:

  • Clarifying your career goals
  • Understanding qualification options
  • Financial planning and funding opportunities
  • Accommodation options
  • Application advice and next steps for joining The Open Window

Book Your Spot Now!

Start your creative journey with us. Secure your place at our Open Day today!

BOOK YOUR SPOTDOWNLOAD GUIDE

Student Advisors


Marike van der Merwe
Head of Sales
0812770671
marike@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Mpho Tshabalala
Student Advisor
0722788710
mpho@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Jonathan Cross
Student Advisor
0846761367
jonathan@openwindow.co.za

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Hendrik Jacobs
Student Advisor
0768744013
hendri@openwindow.co.za

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Keke Mokone
Student Advisor
0761724282
keke@openwindow.co.za

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Octavian Steyn
Student Advisor
0782862989
octavian@openwindow.co.za

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Open Day (Stellenbosch) - 25 Jan

Open Day – Application & Registration

Date: 25 January
Time: 09:00 – 13:00
Location: Stellenbosch

Find Your Creative Community, Amplify Your Voice
Step into a dynamic campus culture where every perspective matters. Engage in exciting events and collaborations.
Fuel your potential and develop your unique creative voice.

Don’t Miss Out! Applications & Registrations for 2025 are still open!

Explore Our Programs:

Need Help with Your Application or Registration?

Visit us at either campus from 09:00 – 13:00 on the 25th of January for hands-on support with:

  • Completing your online application
  • Scanning and submitting any outstanding documents
  • Paying the registration fee

Tip: Don’t forget to bring your original documents!

  • Student ID or copy of ID
  • Copy of your NSC or latest results
  • Bring R1750 Application Fee

Personalized Career Guidance

The opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Student Advisor for a free career guidance session.
Get expert advice on:

  • Clarifying your career goals
  • Understanding qualification options
  • Financial planning and funding opportunities
  • Accommodation options
  • Application advice and next steps for joining The Open Window

Book Your Spot Now!

Start your creative journey with us. Secure your place at our Open Day today!

BOOK YOUR SPOTDOWNLOAD GUIDE

Student Advisors


Craig Classen
Regional Student Advisor Manager (Stellenbosch)
0741457484
craig@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Juvan Robinson
Student Advisor
0609049109
juvan@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Azelia Skorbinski
Student Advisor
073 490 8758
azelia@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Rozni-Lynn Martin
Student Advisor
082 456 9206
rozni-lynn@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

Reinecke van der Merwe
Student Advisor
071 352 8834
reinecke@openwindow.co.za

Book an Interview

One Year Programme Exhibition | 20 November

One Year Programme Exhibition 2024


Join our 2024 One-Year Certificate Programme students for a celebration of creativity, visual storytelling, and creative excellence at the annual Certificate programme showcase

Date: Wednesday 20 November
Time: 18:00
Centurion Campus

Experience the innovative work of our talented students with the following programmes:
FET Certificate: Photography
National Certificate Design Techniques: Communication Design
National Certificate Design Techniques: User-Interface Design
National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects
This event is open to the public, so friends and family are welcome to attend.

We hope to see you there!

*The exhibition will run alongside the Honours and Postgrad Diploma exhibitions, so feel free to view these as well after viewing the One Year Programme work.


Method Moments: A Journey Through Characters

Method Moments: A Journey Through Characters


The second-year Screen Acting students have undergone a rigorous course in Method Acting, resulting in a captivating selection of 10-minute plays. Join us for an immersive journey through their characters and enjoy the live performances showcasing their hard work.

Date: 31 October & 1 November
Time: 18:30
Centurion Campus

Seating is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot below!

RSVP

Postgrad Diploma Exhibition | 20 November

Postgrad Diploma Exhibition 2024


Join us in exploring and celebrating the final student work of our 2024 Postgraduate Diploma group.

Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024
Time: 18:00
Centurion Campus

Creative Technologies:
Carla Bekker

Animation Arts:
Martin Bekker
Marius Geldenhuys
Alister Heyns
Mpho Kgorane
Marnus Koekemoer
Thato Madisakwane
Andrew Nel
Beanwell Nkhata
Monica Zhou

Film Arts:
Stef Brits
Sibulele Gwadiso
Zanozuko Ledwaba
Michael Mutua
Jessy Olivier
Mighael Stoltz
Roulaine Van Belkum

Visual Communication
Caronay Fouche
Lisa Herring
Zanele Mphanya
Mogau Ramoroko
Jana Van Der Merwe
Chere-Lee Vos

*The exhibition will run alongside the Honours and One Year Programme exhibitions, so feel free to view these as well after viewing the Postgrad Diploma work.


Honours Exhibition | 20 November

Honours Exhibition 2024


Join us in exploring and celebrating the final student work of our 2024 Honours group.

Date: Wednesday 20 November
Time: 18:00
Centurion Campus

Visual Communication:
Anya Klopper (Illustration)
Gabriella Theunissen (Photography)
Jessica Bland (Communication Design)
Elizabeth Thea Grobler (Communication Design)

Film Arts:
David de Matos-Ala (Screenwriting)
Heyns de Jongh (Screenwriting)

Animation Arts:
Ariana Naude(Game Design)
Jean Theron (Game Design)
Jade Pretorius (3D Animation)
Matthew van Niekerk (Motion Design)

Creative Technologies:
Jade Pieterse (UX Design)

*The exhibition will run alongside the Postgraduate Diploma and One Year Programme exhibitions, so feel free to view these as well after viewing the Honours work.


Intervarsity Portfolio Day | 26 October

Intervarsity Portfolio Day


Open Window is excited to host this year’s Intervarsity Portfolio Day, now in its 6th year. The event focuses on final-year students showcasing their portfolios for industry feedback and provides an opportunity for them to connect with industry professionals.
Participating institutions include the University of Johannesburg (FADA – Graphic Design Department), Vega, Greenside Design Centre, and Open Window.

The event highlights the disciplines of Communication Design, Illustration, Photography, UX Design, and Industrial Design.
Final-year students from the respective institutions are encouraged to register by October 18th (the registration link is available through their institution).

Kindly note that this event is by invite only and not open to the public.


Virtual FSBS Art Auction | 1- 8 November

Virtual FSBS Art Auction


Join us for the Virtual FSBS Art Auction Fundraiser, where creativity meets community! From November 1st to 8th, bid on stunning artwork created by our talented students and staff on the Student Life Instagram page @openwindow_sl.

Contribute to the OW Bursary Fund and support those in need while enjoying a showcase of diverse art forms-paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and more!

Submit your artwork by 29 October and join this yearly tradition that uplifts our community.
Let’s celebrate our artistic talents together!

Contribute by clicking on the link below.

Submit Artwork