qualifications overview
At the Cape Town Creative Academy, our students benefit from our unique educational approach which rests on five key frameworks: the academic rigour typically associated with traditional universities, the creative individuality fostered by art schools, the technical proficiency typical to technical training colleges, an aptitude for entrepreneurial thinking common to business schools, as well as real-world preparation through internships. The team of highly experienced educators and design practitioners work in close collaboration with industry connections to ensure that our programmes reflect and respond to the latest developments and demands in the creative industries.
Unlike any other institution, our diverse model ensures that our graduates are both creatively proficient and future-proof. Blending critical thinking, aesthetic sensitivity with technological skills, strategic planning, and hands-on experience, our graduates consistently stand out from the crowd.
The CTCA offers four industry-relevant degree specialisations.
Unsure about your ideal field of study? Read more about our acclaimed foundation semester and academic approach.
postgraduate
The CTCA’s Honours programmes are ideal for BA graduates in the fields of Visual Communication, and Contemporary and Fine Art, or any related design degrees who wish to further their studies on postgraduate level. Both Honours programmes are offered either as a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time option. Cemented within rigorous contemporary academic research, students are able to explore more deeply their individual passion and style while developing their acumen for entrepreneurial skills alongside industry experts.
academic requirements
The minimum admission requirement for a BA Hons (Visual Communication) or BA Hons (Contemporary Art) is an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or appropriate Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in a relevant field, for which the candidate obtained an aggregate of 65% on exit level.
accreditation
The Cape Town Creative Academy (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act of 1997. Registration Certificate: No 2014/HE07/009
Bachelor of Arts
in Communication Design
BA (CD) | NQF 7 | 370 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E001CAN
SAQA reg
93546
Bachelor of Arts
in Contemporary Art
BA (CA) | NQF 7 | 370 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E004CAN
SAQA reg
97970
Bachelor of Arts
in Interaction Design
BA (ID) | NQF 7 | 370 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E002CAN
SAQA reg
91116
Bachelor of Arts
in Motion Design
BA (MD) | NQF 7 | 370 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E003CAN
SAQA reg
93545
Bachelor of Arts
Honours in Contemporary Art
BA (CA) | NQF 8 | 120 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E005CAN
SAQA reg
119134
Bachelor of Arts
Honours in Visual Communication
BA (VC) | NQF 8 | 120 credits
CHE ref
H/PR624/E006CAN
119135