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#MeetOurLecturers: Larita Engelbrecht , Contextual Studies Lecturer
Larita was born in Bloemfontein in 1986, and grew up in Cape Town, where she still lives and works today.
In her creative practice, she explores various art-making processes, from painting and drawing to soft-sculpture...
#MeetOurLecturers: Tommaso Fiscaletti , Photography Lecturer
Tommaso Fiscaletti was born in Cattolica, Italy in 1981 and has been based in Cape Town since 2013.
His creative work is focused on existential themes like human relations and an awareness of nature and...
REASONS TO CHOOSE THE CREATIVE ACADEMY FOR 2021
A recognised degree in the creative field may be the main drawcard of the Creative Academy’s offering, but it’s just one of several reasons students opt to study here. Here are the factors that set...
Virtual Exhibition: HEMELLIGGAAM
The project, which investigates the relationship between man and the universe, with a complete presentation (consisting of three chapters) already scheduled, is now redefined due to the pandemic and presents the second chapter here in...
Michael Beckurts: Creativity cannot be confined
Second-year student Michael Beckurts is as busy outside school as during it, with side projects that include illustrating a teen novel and a wine label.
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The energy to create
Professor Elaine Rumboll shares her ideas on the transformative power of creativity and how to stoke the fires that fuel bright ideas.
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Student life in 2020: ‘The time is now’
The way students unwind and interact at the Creative Academy has received a fresh jolt of energy for 2020. That’s thanks to welcoming new student spaces and a raft of exciting initiatives from the SRC....
How to fly in first year – tips from second years
The seeds for a curious engagement with visual culture is planted in CS100, when we introduce the basic theories behind visual literacy. During the first semester, the CS auditorium turns into a classical and modern...
The Cape’s creative summer of 2020
If there’s ever been any doubt that Cape Town is a hotspot for art and design, the summer of 2020 will put it to rest. In February the Mother City and environs will host major...
Tyla Mason: The power of positive pictures
Her vibrant and uplifting illustrations have earned her fans all over the world. Alumna Tyla Mason reveals what inspires her work and shares advice for young designers.
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