South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (AFDA)

Contact Details

Website:: afda.co.za
Telephone:: +27 (0) 11 482 8345
Email:: jhbcampus@afda.co.za
Address:: 41 Frost Avenue, Auckland Park

Overview

AFDA is a leading South African creative arts school, specializing in film, television, performance, and digital media. Students gain hands-on training, industry mentorship, and access to professional studios, preparing them for careers as filmmakers, actors, producers, and other creative professionals. With a curriculum that blends theory and practice, AFDA equips graduates with the skills and experience to succeed in the fast-paced entertainment and media industries.

Campuses

Location	Province
Cape Town	Western Cape
Durban	KwaZulu-Natal
Gqeberha (Port Elizaberth)	Eastern Cape
Johannesburg	Gauteng
Pretoria	Gauteng

Qualifications and Courses

Masters Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Medium|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Live Performance|On-Campus
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Motion Picture Medium|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance|On-Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium|On-Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship|On-Campus
Bachelor of Creative Writing|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

Higher Certificate in Film, Television and Entertainment Production|On-Campus
Higher Certificate in Performing Arts|On-Campus
Higher Certificate in Radio and Podcasting|On-Campus

Short Course

First Assistant Director|Online

Qualifications last updated: 24 Feb 2026.

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