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Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production

1 Year Full Time/ 2 Years Part Time | NQF Level 5 | SAQA: 123431

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At a Glance

The Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production offers a one-year introduction to the core concepts and practices of filmmaking. Students explore key areas of pre-production, production, and post-production, including planning, scriptwriting, filming, editing, and finishing content for delivery.

By the end of the programme, graduates will be prepared to take on roles, internships, or freelance projects in film production, with a strong foundation to further specialise in areas of their interest.

Campuses & Learning Format

Locations: Stellenbosch & Centurion 

View the 2027 Higher Certificate subject prerequisites & modes of provisioning here: 

2027 COURSE INFORMATION

Fees

  • Application Fee: R 1 750* 
  • Registration Fee: R 12 000* 
  • Programme Tuition Fee: R 55 250*  

* The application and registration fees are applicable to all interested students, payable prior to the admission process being converted to full registration. Please contact us for more information.

Admission Requirements

The student accepted into this programme should have a recognised Matriculation Certificate obtained within South Africa or any equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. 

To apply to enrol in the Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production, prospective students must provide one of the following: 

  • A National Senior Certificate (or Senior Certificate if obtained before 2008) with at least a ‘Higher Certificate’ pass; OR 
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Higher Certificate pass; OR 
  • A Senior Certificate (SC) (without endorsement); OR 
  • A Senior Certificate (Amended) SC(A) Higher Certificate pass. 
  • For international qualifications: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence.

Additional Resources

HIGHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME GUIDE
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Career Pathways

There is a diverse range of creative roles where graduates craft compelling visual identities and communications, including:

Potential careers include:
  • Junior Production Assistant
  • Junior /Assistant Editor
  • Assistant Camera Operator
  • Grip
  • Boom Operator
  • Second/Third Assistant Director
  • Researcher
  • Set Dresser
  • Junior digital film promotional/social media content creation

Student Work Showcase

Explore our exceptional undergraduate students’ work in design, film, animation, and digital arts.

Denise van Deventer
Keelan Smillie
Tertius Jonker
Carla Barkhuizen
Yankho Kachaje
Tazrryn Goetsch
Claire Donnelly
Reandri Visser
Amor Armstrong
Anya Klopper
Vicki Venter
Mabeka Katleho
Lehakwe Nhlapo
Chinouk Domann
Sebastian Van Den Brink
Denise van Deventer
Keelan Smillie
Mia Burwise
Kayla Posthumus
Tertius Jonker
Zani van den Bosch
Solomon Jele
Marli Correia
Kyle Pharoah
Divan Labuschagne
Rudi Naude
Marnus Koekemoer
Christopher Fourie
Berno van der Lith
Zanozuko Ledwaba
See more Student Works

Interested in the Higher Certificate in Digital Film Production?

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