African Academy of Cinematic Arts (Pty) Ltd campus

University in South Africa

African Academy of Cinematic Arts (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng, South Africa

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About African Academy of Cinematic Arts (Pty) Ltd

The African Academy of Cinematic Arts (AACA) is a private film and acting college in Johannesburg, based at 26 Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton. It combines practical industry training with academic study and an online learning platform that includes AI-supported courses.

The campus offers four programmes: a BA in Film and Cinematic Studies (NQF 7, 360 credits, SAQA ID 123063, three years full-time or five years part-time), a BA in Acting for Television (NQF 7, 360 credits, three years full-time), a one-year Certificate in Filmmaking (NQF 5, 122 credits, SAQA ID 58394, 18 months part-time) and a one-year Certificate in Acting for TV (NQF 4, 150 credits). The film degree covers cinematography, directing, screenwriting, editing, sound design, documentary and experimental production, research methodology and entertainment law.

Beyond the campus, AACA Online runs short courses in areas such as filmmaking fundamentals, scriptwriting, video editing for creators, digital storytelling, prompt engineering and Microsoft Copilot, alongside youth programmes and business training.

Enrolment follows seven steps: apply online, upload documents, receive provisional acceptance, sign the student contract, pay the registration fee, pay the first tuition instalment and start class.

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Application steps

  1. Create an account and start the online application, choosing a programme.
  2. Upload ID, academic records, proof of address and guardian consent if under 18.
  3. Receive provisional acceptance (final admission remains conditional on document verification).
  4. Sign the student contract; the fee-payer also signs where applicable.
  5. Pay the registration fee (R3 850 for BA programmes, R3 000 for certificates) by card or upload proof of manual payment.
  6. After verification, select a tuition plan and pay the first instalment.
  7. Complete enrolment and begin classes.

Admissions assess creative potential, academic readiness and passion for the craft.

Fees

BA Film and Cinematic Studies and BA Acting for Television: R89 000 tuition per year plus R3 850 annual registration fee, payable annually, per semester, per term or monthly. Certificate in Filmmaking and Certificate in Acting for TV: R65 000 for the full programme plus R3 000 registration fee, payable in full, in two payments or monthly. Fees are reviewed annually. Payment plans run through Stripe or Netcash debit order. Students in financial difficulty can contact [email protected].

  • AACA Campus, Johannesburg (Sandton): 26 Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton 2060. Hosts the BA Film and Cinematic Studies, BA Acting for Television, Certificate in Filmmaking and Certificate in Acting for TV.
  • AACA Online: online short courses, AI courses and business training.

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Study programmes offered at African Academy of Cinematic Arts (Pty) Ltd.

BA Acting for Television
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BA Film & Cinematic Studies
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Certificate in Dramatic Arts
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Certificate in Film Production
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