The AFDA (The South
African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) Durban Campus
will host a Mini Open Day on November 15 at the Glen Anil Campus. Prospective
students and their parents are invited to attend and will have the opportunity
to learn more about what courses the campus has to offer in film, television or
performance.
Boasting world
class facilities and complementary staff, AFDA is listed by the Council on
Higher Education as one of the top six private universities in South Africa and
is world-renowned. Its history dates back to 1994 in Johannesburg with six
students and a rented television set. In 20 years, AFDA has grown to become
amongst the finest of its kind with three fully-equipped and functioning
campuses. The school has a unique learning system that provides students with
authentic undergraduate and postgraduate learning environments that are
relevant to career opportunities both locally and international.
The Durban Campus
opened its doors in 2013 with 63 enrolled students. In 2014, the number has
multiplied to 130 students. Courses offered are fully-accredited Undergraduate
degrees with 22 different specializations across three schools which are Film,
Television and Performance.
In the Mini Open
Day presentation, prospective students will receive clear details regarding courses
on offer and opportunities. They will be able to watch a short film and tour
the campus and mingle with students. For those interested prospective 2015 applicants,
appointment slots with an AFDA staff to discuss the course further will take
place on the same day. However, booking in advance is advised. Learners that
are currently in matric, have finished school or in grade 11 are welcome to
attend with parents.
The Mini Open Day will
take place on November 15 from 10h00 to 11h00 at the Glen Anil Campus which is located
at 2a Highdale Road in Glen Anil. The programme will begin at 10 with
appointment bookings before from 09h00 and after until 12noon. Interested
parties should contact Milena Gevers to confirm their attendance on milenag@afda.co.za or call 031 569 2252.