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Higher Certificate in Concept Art at Friends of Design- Academy of Digital Arts (Pty) Ltd

Friends of Design- Academy of Digital Arts (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

One-year NQF 5, 120-credit Higher Certificate (SAQA 112250) in concept art for film, games and animation. Offered online or on campus.

Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: 11 February 2027  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Ten modules including Perspective, Drawing & Anatomy, Digital Painting, Asset, Character & Creature and Environment Design, Illustration, Campaign Design and Business Practice.

Career pathways

Pre-production design work for games, films and animations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Valid matric (Grade 12) certificate or NQF 4 equivalent; creative portfolio (master study, own design, 5 further artworks) and motivational letter.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 79,000 a year (2027). 2027 first-year total tuition on the standard monthly plan (11 instalments February to December; the R4 000 deposit is deducted from this total). Paying in full upfront gives a 5% discount and two instalments a 2% discount. Excludes the R1 000 admin fee. Source

Main intake: February. The 2027 full-time courses start on 11 February 2027.

Applications for 2027 open any time in the preceding year and end at the beginning of February of the study year; ADA suggests applying by October as seats fill quickly, and late applications are accepted until four weeks into the academic year if seats remain. A R4 000 deposit secures a place after acceptance.

Bursary and scholarship applications for 2027 study close on 30 November 2026. The Early Bird 10% saving for 2028 study is open until 31 July 2027.

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