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Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Medium at South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (Pty) Ltd (AFDA)

South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (Pty) Ltd (AFDA), South Africa

Programme overview

Two-year part-time NQF level 9 master's (SAQA ID 96800) offered at the Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses, with a research-led practice focus on creating and monetising narratives for local audiences.

Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Students complete one outcome: a feature film or feature documentary of at least 48 minutes, a feature film screenplay or TV series outline with two episodes, or up to three approved special projects.

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Application information

ZAR 61,200 a year. Year 1 tuition fee as stated on the programme page; covers tuition only as stated, later years not stated. Source

Late enrolment after the enrolment window attracts a late enrolment fee of R1 000; registration fee R1 950 and deposit R7 000 are due upfront to secure a place.

Apply through the official page: https://afda.co.za/apply-now/

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