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SEARCH Education in SAAcademic calendar SETAs APPETD Statistics Regulatory Information Who's who The Dummies Guide Acronyms Terminology FAQs General education Damelin Distance Learning CityVarsity Helpful Advice Issues to consider before enrolling on any Learning Programme Funding your tuition Top tips for choosing the right career How to choose where/what to study Educor News Office Fast facts Media releases Media clippings Educor's Colleges Distance LearningINTEC College Damelin Correspondence College Lyceum College Academy of Mathematics & ScienceFace to FaceDamelin CityVarsityExecutive trainingLearning Solutions	FAQ's - CityVarsity What is CityVarsity? CityVarsity is a media and creative arts school. Most of its full time courses are taken over two years, with the option to do a third year Advanced Diploma in some of these courses. CityVarsity offers a wide range of Professional Short Courses aimed at individuals wanting to improve their skills for work in Film, Television, and Multimedia industries. Why should I study at CityVarsity School of Media & Creative Arts? A CityVarsity education gives graduates a Creative Edge in an increasingly competitive media and creative arts arena. Its philosophy is to ensure that its students are educated to the highest possible professional industry standard. With the resources available to students on campus and the tuition they will receive from well-respected, leading industry professionals, students will be afforded every opportunity to realize their own unique creative identities. CityVarsity encourages and nurtures the voice of the individual - students are limited only by the depth of their creativity and the scope of their imagination. Is CityVarsity an accredited institution? Yes, CityVarsity is a fully accredited Higher Education institution. The eight full time diploma courses and two full time certificate courses on offer are registered with the Dept. of Education for the qualifications shown on certificate no. 01HB04. These courses are further accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and all are registered with SAQA at NQF levels 5 and 6. What courses does CityVarsity offer? Full Time Diploma Courses Film and Television Production Techniques Animation (Film, TV, and New Media) Motion Picture Production Design Multimedia Design and Production Professional Acting for Camera Sound Recording Engineering Professional Photography Fashion Design Full Time Certificate Courses Motion Picture Make-up Journalism (Print and Digital Media) Diplomas vs. degrees? While CityVarsity certificate and diploma courses achieve a healthy balance between practical and theoretical study, it places great emphasis on putting all theory learnt into actual practice. The creative environment at CityVarsity intentionally resembles workings of the media and creative arts industries that it serves. In contrast, degree programmes focus on academic theory, with significantly less time spent gaining practical Film, TV and Multimedia production experience. What are CityVarsity's entrance requirements? A minimum Grade 12 / Matriculation Certificate, without endorsement. All applicants are required to complete an evaluation and an interview or audition may be necessary as well. It is an advantage to have taken art as a subject when applying for an Animation, Motion Picture Production design, Fashion and Multimedia Design programmes. What are the job opportunities for CityVarsity graduates? Graduates of CityVarsity graduate with a qualification that is respected in the industry and they are equipped with the experience, competence and confidence to go with it. They also leave with a full professional portfolio to show prospective employers. The number of opportunities in the Film, Television, and Multimedia industries in South Africa and beyond are innumerable and there are opportunities for people with passion, drive, and the will to work. A CityVarsity education opens the door for many career paths. CityVarsity graduates can work for themselves as freelancers or they could join one of many production companies with highly marketable skills. A CityVarsity diploma is respected in the workplace and is a valuable ticket for entry into the burgeoning media and creative arts industries here and abroad. Where is CityVarsity? In 2005 the CityVarsity Cape Town campus celebrated 10 years of academic excellence in media and creative arts education. CityVarsity Cape Town 32 Kloof St, Gardens, 8001 T: 021 423-3366 F: 021 423-6300 info@cityvarsity.co.za www.cityvarsity.co.za Launched in 2007, CityVarsity's Newtown, Johannesburg campus and offers Animation, Film & TV, Multimedia Production, and Fashion Design diplomas (subject to the registration and accreditation of these courses at this campus). Select professional short course programmes will commence at this campus in September 2006. CityVarsity Johannesburg 39 Gwi Gwi Mrwebi Street Newtown Johannesburg 2001 Tel: 086 222 2489 info@cityvarsity.co.za www.cityvarsity.co.za	“Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be a part of.” Geri Weitzman
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