Creative Arts College Courses Offered

Creative Arts College Courses Offered

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Music Production

DUAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Sound Technology” [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: “Sound Engineering & Music Technology” [18 Months]

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Sound Technology” [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
This programme is a comprehensive coverage of music production, sound engineering,
music business and industry structure that will equip a learner with the necessary
knowledge to create and maintain a career in the music industry. It incorporates the use
of hardware and software and prepares the learner to work in multiple studio platforms.

CAREERS:
Music Producer, Programmer, Sound Engineer, Artist, Artist Manager

COURSE OUTLINE:
Audio Recording, Equipment Overview, Contract / Deals, Sequencers, Making
Beats & Melodies, Vocoders, Sound Drivers, Royalties (Artist Earnings), The Mixer, Virtual
Instruments & VST, Automation, Music Analysis, MIDI, Microphone Types, The Production
Process, Mic Pick – Up Patterns, EQ, Effects & Dynamics, Acoustics

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is advantageous)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Movie Technology

DUAL PROGRAMME:
National Cerificate: “Film & Television Production” [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: “Media Techniques – Video Production” [18 Months]

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Cerificate: “Film & Television Production” [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
This programme covers the A to Z of Film making allowing the learner to gain knowledge of the various disciplines as well as specialise in a particular field of expertise such as camera work, editing or direction. The learner will work on exciting productions through the programme whilst creating their portfolios and building experience.

CAREERS:
Producer, Director, Camera Man, Editor, Film Crew, etc. (TV & Film)

COURSE OUTLINE:
Direction, Film Analysis, Camera Overview, Chroma-key (Green / Blue Screen), Proposal & Pitching, Documentaries, Short Films, Business, Visual Effects, Script Development, Editing, Lighting Design

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is advantageous)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Graphic design

DUAL PROGRAMME:
Certificate: “Design Techniques” [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: “Media Techniques Specialising in Design” [18 Months]

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
Certificate: “Design Techniques” [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
This is a comprehensive study of graphic design incorporating the use of various techniques and various software programmes that will prepare the learner for a career in multiple facets of design. This is a fantastic programme that truly brings the essence of creativity and business together.

CAREERS:
Graphic Designer (Advertising Agency, Newspaper & Magazine), Desktop Publisher, Creative Director, Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Art Director

COURSE OUTLINE:
Elements of Design, Principles of Design, Label Design & Packaging, Typographic Design, Corporate & Product Identity, Layout Design, Publishing Industry, Illustration, Advertising, Style & Design, Formats & Structuring, Visual Communication, Composition, Vector Tracing, Branding

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is essential)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Journalism

DUAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Journalism” [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: “Media Techniques – Journalism” [18 Months]
NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Journalism” [1 Year]
PREAMBLE: 
This unique programme is a multi-faceted look at journalism as it exists today, incorporating print journalism, radio & television journalism, journalistic photography as well as online and other interactive forms of news media. It is an exciting programme that is most relevant and necessary in today’s dynamic environment.
CAREERS:
Journalist, News Reporter, News Editor, Newspaper & Magazine Editor, TV & Radio Presenter, Columnist
COURSE OUTLINE:
Broadcast Journalism, Freelance, Arts & Entertainment Journalism, News, Live Broadcast, TV Journalism, Radio Journalism, Infotainment, Mass Communication, Reporting Writing, Editing, International & Cross Cultural Context, Media Bias, Research Skills, Source Evaluation, Interviewing Techniques, Media Theory, Ethics & Objectivity, Editorials, Social Impacts, Presenting, Columnist
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (English Language is essential)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Performing Art

DUAL PROGRAMME:
Skills Certificate: Perfing Arts [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: “Media Techniques Specialising in Performance Arts & Productions” [18 Months]

SKILLS PROGRAMME:
Skills Certificate: Performing Arts [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
This is an in-depth programme which covers various acting and presenting techniques as well as choreography, direction and production of a variety of art forms. It incorporates performance practices in theatre, television, film and other live segments. It takes an approach which encompasses the elements of media in order to create a more independent and successful practioner.

CAREERS:
Artist, Presenter (TV & LiveShows), News Casting, Choreographer, Theatre Performer, Acting for Film & Television, Producer/Facilitator of Performances within the medium of Theatre, Film, TV, and other media based platforms.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Character Analysis & Development, Method Acting, Speech Analysis, News Casting, Analytical Study, Voice Projection, Theatre Study, Acting Techniques, Script Structure & Style, Camera Angle Techniques, Presenting, Classic Acting, Theatre in Education, Street Theatre, Movement & Dance, Creating and facilitating productions…

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (English Language is essential)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Fashion Design

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME:
City & Guilds-Diploma in Fashion [18 Months]

PREAMBLE: 
Who’s not wearing clothes? Yes, everyone is in the market for the products of fashion design. This programme covers the various techniques of fashion design, pattern cutting, illustration and textiles to name a few. It takes a progressive approach covering the foundational elements and slowly progressing to more comprehensive techniques and garments.

CAREERS:
Fashion Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Pattern Maker, Tailor, Dress Maker

COURSE OUTLINE:
Illustration, Pattern Making, Garment Technology, Grading, Fabric Analysis, Fashion Shows,Creating a collection, Marketing and Branding, History of Fashion, Quality Control…

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Radio Production

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Radio Production” [1 Yr Full Time – 2 Yrs Part Time]

PREAMBLE:
This programme offers an in-depth knowledge of radio production and broadcasting. It covers the structure of radio stations, programming and presenting. It represents an exciting and dynamic industry that revolves around time, content and articulation.

CAREERS:
Radio Presenter, Radio Programmer, Radio Producer, Programme Director

COURSE OUTLINE:
Equipment Overview, Presenting Script, Presenting Techniques, Mixing & Mastering, Effects/EQ, Radio Structure, Radio Show Production & Programming and many more modules

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL

  • DJ

PROGRAMME:
Certificate: Dj & MIO

DURATION:
10 Months

PREAMBLE:
This programme was designed to meet the growing demand and importance of the DJ in today’s music industry. The Dj is no longer someone that simply plays music, but rather an Artist, a Brand and a facilitator of music productions and business. This programme covers the skills and techniques of “djing” or mixing music as well as an understanding of the music industry, business, branding and networking techniques.

CAREERS:
DJ (Club & Radio), Studio Hand, DJ – Producer, Programme Director

COURSE OUTLINE:
Equipment Overview, Presenting Script, Presenting Techniques, Mixing & Mastering, Effects/EQ, Vinyls & CDJ’s, Equipment set-up & strike, DJ Sets & Tips, Networking, the Music Business & Branding…

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-Assessment Form

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Event Management

SKILLS PROGRAMME:
Skills Certificate: Events Management [1 Year]

PREAMBLE:
This programme prepares the learner for the exciting and dynamic world of events co-ordinating. It covers important
modules that will teach one how to successfully host a variety of events from A to Z. It also covers the business end of
managing an events company.

CAREERS:
Events Manager/Co-ordinator/Facilitator, Events Company owner.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction to event management, event types, general events logistic, specialised events, health & safety, legislation,
crowd control, quality control, maximising profit, awareness campaigns, tickets and seating, creativity, role players and
stakeholders, protocol, event management tools…

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-assessment form.

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Photography

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
F.E.T Certificate: “Photography” [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
This programme covers all elements of digital photography, including lighting and imaging. The learner will cover both the technical and creative ends of photography and learn the multiple facets of the field of photography.

CAREERS:
Photographer, Photo Editor (TV, Magazine, Newspaper and Film)

COURSE OUTLINE:
Camera Overview, Camera Angles, Editing, Focus, Lens/Filters, Contrast/Colour/Form, Aperture, Art/Commercial, Textures, Chroma Key, Shoots and many more modules

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 9 or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is essential

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Advertising

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Advertising” [1 Yr Full Time – 2 Yrs Part Time]
PREAMBLE:
An exciting industry that incorporates creativity and strategy in the market place. Advertising is regarded as a priority skill in South Africa as it is relevant in almost all business sectors. The learner as the opportunity to actively engage with many other faculties such as design, animation, film, television, radio and photography making the training career aligned and industry related opposed to the more common textbook approach.
CAREERS:
Copywriter, Designer (Graphic & Web), Media Buyer, Advertising Consultant
COURSE OUTLINE:
Copyrighting, Art Direction and Design, Client Service, Media Buying, Television & Radio Production, Print Production
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Beauty technology

DUAL PROGRAMME:
Skills Certificate: Beauty Therapy [1 Year]
City & Guilds-Diploma: Beauty Therapy [16 Months]

SKILLS PROGRAMME:
Skills Certificate: Beauty Therapy [1 Year]

PREAMBLE:
This programme covers various techniques of beauty therapy and trains the learner to become an effective and efficient employee or to become an entrepreneur either working independently or employing and facilitating other beauticians

CAREERS:
Beauty Therapist, Nail Technician, Salon Owner, Salon Supervisor, Make up Artist, Masseuse.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Facials, Massage, Waxing, Make up, Nail Technology (Gel & acrylic), Manicure, Pedicure,Eyelash Extension, Tinting and more.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-Assessment

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Web Design

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Interactive Media” [1 Yr Full Time – 2 Yrs Part Time]

PREAMBLE:
Each day businesses are becoming more and more dependent on digital technology for their promotions,
communications and operations which makes this programme extremely valuable. It covers website
development, online applications and other elements of interactive media.

CAREERS:
Web Designer, Web Developer, Multi Media Specialist or Technician

COURSE OUTLINE:
Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Search Engine & Hits, Interactive Media Creation & Manipulation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is essential)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Animation

DUAL PROGRAMME:
National Cerificate: “2D Animation” [1 Year]
National Cerificate: “3D Animation & Visual Effects” [1 Year]

NATIONALPROGRAMME:
National Cerificate: “2D Animation” [1 Year]

PREAMBLE: 
An extremely scarce skill that is growing in demand due to digital television and a growing film industry. This programme covers different types of animation and special effects utilising multiple software and techniques.

CAREERS:
Animator / Designer (Film & TV Productions), Graphic & Web Designer, Game Designer, Designer (Advertising)

COURSE OUTLINE:
2D Techniques, 3D Techniques, 3D Dynamics, Traditional Animation (Tweening, Morphing, Union Skinning, Interpolated Retro scoping), Stop Motion, Computer Animation, Flash, Visual Effects, Photo Realistic Animation, Cell Shaded Animation, Image Manipulation, Visual Worlds, Principles of Animation, Video Game Animation, Film Animation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge is essential)

  • Creative Arts College Courses Offered Scriptwriting

NATIONAL PROGRAMME:
National Certificate: “Scriptwriting” [1 Yr Full Time – 2 Yrs Part Time]

PREAMBLE: 
Creativity, Format and techniques are the driving force of this intense programme that covers creative writing for film, television and other applications. The growth in our television and film sector emphasises scriptwriting as a critical skill.

CAREERS:
Radio Scriptwriter, Script Analyst (for Radio, Television and Film)

COURSE OUTLINE:
Writing Techniques, Formats, Generating Ideas, Loglines, Pitching, Back Stories, Exploratory Drafts, Copyrights, Publishing, Plots & Subplots, Sequences Character Development…

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric (NQF Level 4) or Pre-Assessment or RPL (Computer Knowledge & Good Command of English is advantageous)