Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Film and TV Production in South Africa

Certificate in Film and TV Production is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the film and television industry. Students learn about the following concepts:
a. Script development
b. Pre-production planning
c. Cinematography
d. Lighting techniques
e. Sound design
f. Editing
g. Post-production

The following are some of the available job opportunities for Certificate in Film and TV Production graduates in South Africa:
i. Video Editor
ii. Production Coordinator
iii. Assistant Director
iv. Art Department Assistant
v. Script Supervisor
vi. Location Scout
vii. Production Sound Mixer
viii. Production Assistant in Post-Production
ix. Production Assistant
x. Camera Operator

Institutions Offering Certificate in Film and TV Production

•  SAE Institute , Cape Town   
  Course name: Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production
  
  
  The course covers the following areas:
  
  (i) Film Studies
  
  (ii) TVC (Television Commercial)
  
  (iii) Digital Film Production
  
  (iv) Adaptations
  
  (v) Creative Project
  
  (vi) Documentary Production
  
  (vii) Digital Film Post-Production
  
  (viii) Motion Graphics
  
  (ix) Digital Imaging
  
  (x) Visual Effects (VFx)
  
  Those who take this program gather the skills below:
  
  (i) Directing
  
  (ii) Editing
  
  (iii) Sound Replacement & Design
  
  (iv) Concept Development
  
  (v) Screenwriting
  
  (vi) Camera Operation
  
  (vii) Production Management
  
  
  The program is meant to prepare graduates to work as:
  
  (i) Grip
  
  (ii) Lighting operator
  
  (iii) Screenwriter
  
  (iv) Boom Operator
  
  (v) Editor
  
  (vi) Camera operator
  
  (vii) Assistant Director
  
  (viii) Producer
  
  (ix) Compositor and Visual Effects Artist
  
  
  Program duration: One year
  
  
  The following short courses are also offered:
  
  (i) Guerilla Video Production ( Fees: R 8,000
  
  (ii) Photography and Lightroom Foundations( Fees: R 6,000)
  
  (iii) Feature Film Scrip Writing (Fees: R 5,000)
  
  
  The above short courses take eight weeks.
•  Cityvarsity School of Media and Creative Arts, Cape Town   
  Introduction to DSLR film-making
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Introduction to Cinema (Brief History of Cinematography and Film)
  
  (ii) Basic Film Grammar
  
  (iii) Introduction to Cause and Effect
  
  (iv) Intro to DSLR Camera as Filmmaking Tools (Pros and Cons)
  
  (v) Tripod and Grip Equipment
  
  (vi) Exposure Controls (ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture)
  
  (vii) Lenses
  
  (viii) Digital Video Explained (Frame Rates, Resolution, HD vs SD, PAL vs NTSC)
  
  (ix) Colour Temperature and White Balance
  
  (x) Lighting Introduction (Different Kinds of lights, 3 Point Lighting System)
  
  (xi) Shot Composition
  
  (xii) Basic Filmmaking Technique (Action Axis Rule, Master Scene Technique)
  
  (xiii) Conceptualising a Video (Developing a Concept and Basic Treatment, Basic Intro to a Script)
  
  (xiv) Creating Shot Lists, Story Boards and Floor Plans
  
  (xv) Shooting Practical (Filming a Game of Pool)
  
  (xvi) Introduction to Editing (The Grammar of the Edit)
  
  (xvii) Learning The Basics Of Premiere Pro
  
  (xviii) Using Premiere Pro To Edit Your Practical
  
  (xix) Exporting Your Pool Scene
  
  
  Fees: R 4 995,00
  
  
  
  Program duration: 4 weeks
•  Revolution Media Academy, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 11 or an NQF level 3
  -Computer literacy
  -English language (spoken and written)
  
  Module Overview:
  1. Level 4
  -Communications
  -Math Literacy
  -Team Work and Time Management
  -Sound Operations
  -Apple Mancintosh Skills (Computer Tech)
  -Basic Video Editing Skills
  -Customer Care & Media Law
  2. Level 5
  -Team Work & Time Management
  -Business Communications
  -Media Law & Ethics
  -Sound Recording & Design (Advanced) (*Nuendo Software)
  -Camera Operations
  -Video Editing (Advanced) Software Specific* Adobe Premiere
  -Motion Graphics (Adobe After Effects)
  -Vision Mixing
  -Floor Managing & Directing
  -Film & TV Producing
•  Creative Arts College, Durban  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -Matric (NQF Level 4) or RPL (Computer Knowledge is advantageous)
  
  Course Outline:
  -Direction,
  -Film Analysis,
  -Camera Overview,
  -Chroma-key (Green / Blue Screen),
  -Proposal & Pitching,
  -Documentaries,
  -Films,
  -Television Budgeting,
  -Business,
  -Visual Effects,
  -Script Development,
  -Editing,
  -Lighting Design
•  AFDA,The School for the Creative Economy, Johannesburg  
  Course name: Higher Certificate in film, TV and entertainment production
  
  
  
  Entry requirements:
  
  (i) National Senior Certificate (South African Grade 12 / Matric) with entry into a Diploma or Higher Certificate.
  
  
  (ii) If you don't meet the qualifications above, you may be able to qualify to complete and pass the AFDA Entrance Exam.
  
  
  Program duration: One year
•  College of Audio Engineering, Cape Town  
  Duration: 12 weeks
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  • Literacy & Numeracy
  • A passion for creating music/beats
  • Computer Literacy
  
  Course Overview:
  -Computers and Components
  -Fundamentals of Writing
  -Pre Production
  -Production
  -Post Production
  -Deliverables
  
  Tuition fees: R 13,500.00
•  Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 of Further Education and training Board
  -English language(Spoken and written)
  -Physical Science at NQF Level 4
  -Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3
  
  Tuition fees: R 1,600 p/m
•  Footprint Media Academy, Johannesburg  
  1. FET Certificate
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Computer Literate
  
  2. National Certificate
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -NQF 4 : Film and TV Production Operations
•  Gauteng City College, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 12 months
  
  Course Overview:
  -Directing 1,
  -Producing 1,
  -Film Production 1,
  -Camerawork,
  -Lighting + Sound 1.
  -Electives: Camerawork, Lighting + Sound 2, Editing 1, Scriptwriting 1, Film Production 2.
•  Digital Media Arts College, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 12 or a NQF level 4 equivalent qualification
  -Computer literacy
  -English language (spoken and written)
  -Film aptitude
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study
  -Part time
  -Full time
•  Getpix Creative College, Benoni  
  Film making course
  
  
  Required equipment
  
  (i) Tripod
  
  (ii) Video camera
  
  (iii) laptop
  
  (iv) Adobe Premier Pro
  
  
  
  Course duration: 6 months
  
  
  Fees: R39 000
•  Hillcross Business College, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -Grade 12 – Matric,
  -A senior certificate or
  -National Certificate (N3) or a relevant Nated equivalent qualification
  
  
•  London College of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg  
  
•  PAS Media Academy, Bloemfontein  
  

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