Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

About Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

The Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography opened its doors in January 2003 in a quaint historic building on Dorp Street, but due to rapidly expanding application numbers soon had to relocate to Techno Park, the innovation hub of Stellenbosch. This has been our home ever since

In just a short period of time, the Academy became one of the top five creative institutions in South Africa and has maintained that rating for the past six years. Added to this, the Academy was named the number one creative institution in South Africa by the Loeries in 2012.

Our Academic team, led by Dr Ian Marley, are highly educated and experienced within their fields, offering the best instruction and inspiration this country has to offer. In the fast-paced media landscape in which we find ourselves, thinking on your feet and adapting to new tools, media and audiences is key.

Applying creative thinking to new sets of problems means new solutions every day and this is what gets us out of bed every morning. This infectious enthusiasm filters through to our students and results in graduates that can think on their feet and do us proud in the industry.

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography Courses Offered

Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication

Short Courses

We offer various comprehensive short courses and workshops, covering various design and photography disciplines.

Please view our 2024 Short Course calendar below and book your place early to avoid disappointment.

For more information regarding dates and availability of specific short courses

please email our short course coordinator, Vanessa Potgieter.

CRUISE SHIP
PHOTOGRAPHY

If you’re an enthusiastic go-getter with a dynamic personality and you love photography, this course in cruise ship photography is perfect for you. Sail the high seas and capture memories with your photographic skills!

For more information please contact corianna@stellenboschacademy.co.za

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BASIC DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY

This full day workshop gives a beginner a thorough introduction to Digital Photography and how to use their newly purchased camera.
On completion of this Basic Digital Photography course we suggest enquiring about our Light Room Photography course.

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COMPREHENSIVE
PHOTOGRAPHY

This intensive eight-week photography course is aimed at the photographer who wishes to gain comprehensive, thorough knowledge and photography skills. Attendees will receive recognition of attendance upon the successful completion of this course.

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SOCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY

This one week full-time course covers a number of photography disciplines from studio portraits to event, social media and wedding photography.

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR
BUSINESS

* Defining social media
* Trends in social media for 2024
* How social media can be used for marketing
* Different social media tools

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COPYWRITING FOR A DIGITAL WORLD

Based on the fundamental principles of advertising copy writing, this course will provide invaluable insights and tips on how to conceptualize and write for different digital media channels.

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ADVANCED DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY

This advanced course is aimed at photographers who already have comprehensive knowledge of photography who want to better utilize their digital cameras and improve their workflow. The course runs for one week full-time and includes a location shoot and extensive post-production work.

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INTRODUCTION TO
GRAPHIC DESIGN

This foundation course in commercial advertising and design lasts eight weeks and is designed for working professionals wishing to better understand the roles of graphic design and visual communication in a commercial context.

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ADOBE
LIGHTROOM

This comprehensive desktop publishing course is designed for those looking to master skills and techniques in three of the most powerful design programs currently available: Adobe Photoshop CC (photo manipulation), Illustrator CC (vector drawing) and InDesign CC (page layout).

Each module in this course consists of thirty hours of extensive training. Students are free to complete each module separately and are welcome to choose which programs they would like to cover.

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INTERIOR
DESIGN

This 12 hour course over 4 sessions is designed to assist any photographer with processing and editing of images.Lightroom makes this process faster, more efficient and enjoyable. Students will receive a certificate upon successful
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INTRODUCTION TO
BASIC MARKETING

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Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography Contact Details

+27 (0)21 880 2623

info@stellenboschacademy.co.za

41 Tegno Road
Techno Park
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa