HOW TO APPLY (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Creativity demands the right environment to flourish. Named the World Design Capital in 2014, Cape Town offers the perfect backdrop to studying in the creative field. A truly diverse and cosmopolitan city, Cape Town is a multi-cultural tourism hotspot that offers the perfect life/study balance. Regularly voted the best city in the world to visit, Cape Town celebrates heritage and diversity, champions art and design, supports entrepreneurship and innovation, and drives positive social, economic, and environmental change.
The Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd, admits applicants based on their academic record, artistic inclination and general aptitude, The Creative Academy is guided by and adheres to the guidelines presented by the South African Department of Education and the recommendations on the National Senior Certificate regarding Higher Education and Matriculation exemption.
Since applicants have to be selected to enrol at the Cape Town Creative Academy it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. Applications must preferably reach the Cape Town Creative Academy before the end of November. When you submit your application, a non-refundable application fee of R1000 must be paid.
Applicants who have received an acceptance letter may proceed with the registration process. Please note that enrolling at the CTCA is a two-step process: You first need to apply, and once accepted, you can register. Your spot in your selected programme is only secure once you pay the registration fee and complete the registration process.
Admission Requirements
International applicants must be proficient in English and meet the Cape Town Creative Academy’s selection requirements.
Applicants whose school-leaving certificates or other qualifications were issued by an international institution must submit their qualifications – translated to English – to SAQA for evaluation to determine the NQF level of the qualification. Please visit www.saqa.org.za.
In order to apply at the Cape Town Creative Academy, a candidate needs an APS of at least 22. Applications must include the applicant’s most recent Grade 12 academic transcripts in order to calculate an APS according to the applicable values.
FOR INTERNATIONAL APS CRITERIA VIEW THIS TABLE
STEP 1
Compile a portfolio of works
Applicants must compile a portfolio of at least five of their own artworks, which may include artworks such as drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, animations and design projects. These artworks must be presented as either good quality photographs or scans, not exceeding 5MB each, and uploaded to the Application form (see link below).
STEP 2
Pay the application fee and submit the application form
When you submit your application, a non-refundable application fee of R1000 must be paid.
BANKING DETAILS
Account holder: Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd
Bank: Investec Bank Limited
Branch: Grayston Drive, Sandton
Branch no: 580105
Account no: 10011 614 972
Account type: Current account
Reference: Please use the Applicant’s Name & Surname
Swift Code for international transactions: IVESZAJJXXX
STEP 3
HOW TO APPLY
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
Creativity demands the right environment to flourish. Named the World Design Capital in 2014, Cape Town offers the perfect backdrop to studying in the creative field. A truly diverse and cosmopolitan city, Cape Town is a multi-cultural tourism hotspot that offers the perfect life/study balance. Regularly voted the best city in the world to visit, Cape Town celebrates heritage and diversity, champions art and design, supports entrepreneurship and innovation, and drives positive social, economic, and environmental change.
The Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd, admits applicants based on their academic record, artistic inclination and general aptitude, The Creative Academy is guided by and adheres to the guidelines presented by the South African Department of Education and the recommendations on the National Senior Certificate regarding Higher Education and Matriculation exemption.
Since applicants have to be selected to enrol at the Creative Academy it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. Applications must preferably reach the Creative Academy before the end of November. When you submit your application, a non-refundable application fee of R1000 must be paid.
Applicants who have received an acceptance letter may proceed with the registration process. Please note that enrolling at the CTCA is a two-step process: You first need to apply, and once accepted, you can register. Your spot in your selected programme is only secure once you pay the registration fee and complete the registration process.
Admission Requirements
International applicants must be proficient in English and meet the Creative Academy’s selection requirements.
Applicants whose school-leaving certificates or other qualifications were issued by an international institution must submit their qualifications – translated to English – to SAQA for evaluation to determine the NQF level of the qualification. Please visit www.saqa.org.za.
In order to apply at the Creative Academy, a candidate needs an APS of at least 22. Applications must include the applicant’s most recent Grade 12 academic transcripts in order to calculate an APS according to the applicable values.
FOR INTERNATIONAL APS CRITERIA VIEW THIS TABLE
STEP 1
Compile a portfolio of works
Applicants must compile a portfolio of at least five of their own artworks, which may include artworks such as drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, animations and design projects. These artworks must be presented as either good quality photographs or scans, not exceeding 5MB each, and uploaded to the Application form (see link below).
STEP 2
Pay the application fee and submit the application form
When you submit your application, a non-refundable application fee of R1000 must be paid.
BANKING DETAILS
Account holder: Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd
Bank: Investec Bank Limited
Branch: Grayston Drive, Sandton
Branch no: 580105
Account no: 10011 614 972
Account type: Current account
Reference: Please use the Applicant’s Name & Surname
Swift Code for international transactions: IVESZAJJXXX
STEP 3
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit ACCUMULATION Transfer (CAT)
The Creative Academy adheres to the principles of RPL as set forth by SAQA in the “National Policy for the Implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning” (March 2013) and the “Policy for Credit Accumulation and Transfer within the National Qualifications Framework” (December 2014).
In order to determine a candidate’s accumulated credit transfer the Academic Committee may arrange an interview with the candidate (in person or via Skype) to assess the relevance and standard of prior learning or vocational experience. In compliance with national policy, the Creative Academy awards a maximum of 180 credits (of the 360 necessary to complete a BA qualification) to candidates who successfully provide evidence of an appropriate level of competency and/or experience.
Due to the specialised nature of programmes offered by the Creative Academy, candidates might however be expected to complete specific foundation year courses, despite their completion of a first year course at another institution. In this event, candidates receive financial discount on the tuition costs of their foundation year courses.
RPL is awarded:
- On the basis of completion, or partial completion of learning programmes in a similar vocational field, on an appropriate NQF level, or
- professional experience within a relevant vocational field, in the case of applicants that are 23 years of age or older.
The Creative Academy provides credit accumulation and transfer (CAT) to students who wish to transfer from other institutions that offer similar programmes.
In order to apply for RPL/CAT candidates must submit:
- Application form (select relevant form).
- Certified copy of ID document.
- Complete academic transcript of all programmes, courses and modules completed.
- Portfolio of recent work (produced in fulfilment of the requirements of a programme, course or module, or within a professional capacity).
- Letter stating a candidate’s motivation for transferring to the Creative Academy.