The aim of the course is to shape students for the real world of film and television production and to simulate industry conditions as closely as possible. The program is dedicated o cultivating a supportive environment to maximise growth and foster a professional work ethic.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 year full time

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Directing and pre-production practice


• Film appreciation and development


• Post-production practice


• Practical production


• Production practice


• Communication science


• Introduction to video


• Video production

Second Year Subjects:

• Film science


• Directing and pre-production practice


• Film appreciation and development


• Post-production practice


• Practical production


• Production practice


• Communication science

Third Year Subjects:

• Directing and pre-production practice


• Film appreciation and development


• Post-production practice


• Practical production


• Production practice


• Experiential learning

Careers: videographer, film director / producer, animator.

Source: www.cput.ac.za