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'''CityVarsity School of Media and Creative Arts''' is a private higher education institution in [[South Africa]] with campuses in [[Cape Town]] and [[Johannesburg]]. It falls under [[Educor]] and offers full-time, short, and online degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the creative arts and media.
'''CityVarsity School of Media and Creative Arts''' is a private higher education institution in [[South Africa]] with a campus in [[Cape Town]]. It falls under [[Educor]] and offers full-time, short, and online degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the creative arts and media.


==History==
==History==
Seeking to provide quality creative arts and media career training and education, [http://www.southafricanfilmacademy.com Rob Gray] founded CityVarsity in [[Cape Town]] in 1996. Rob collaborated with John Lazarus who owned the building in Kloof street, Cape Town. Later, it was officially registered as Private Higher Education Institution with the [[Department of Higher Education and Training]] in 1997 and accredited by the Council on Higher Education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skillsportal.co.za/content/cityvarsity-students-recognised-international-competitions|title=CityVarsity Students recognised in International Competitions|website=Skills Portal|date=13 February 2013|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/cityvarsity-offers-world-class-creative-and-music-production-courses|title=CityVarsity offers world-class creative and music production courses|website=Music in Africa|date=28 October 2019|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref> The second campus in [[Johannesburg]] opened in 2007. The Cape Town campus moved from Park & Kloof Street to Roeland Street in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taliaobrien.com/blog/2018/2/10/nrntm0xdl5lp3q2cj85i5u5s43bm2h-mktfl-6xz4s-cyn8s-fdagl-97lc6-9p7yg-npl4x-6gsra-f8rz3-bx7b2-l5sp5|title=City Varsity in-house design|website=Talia O'Brien|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref> CityVarsity has seen and increase in international students over the duration of its existence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.educartis.co.za/centers/city-varsity-school-of-media-and-creative-arts|title=City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts|website=Educartis|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref>
Seeking to provide creative arts and media career training and education, Dr John Lazarus and Rob Gray<ref>[http://www.southafricanfilmacademy.com Rob Gray]</ref> founded CityVarsity in [[Cape Town]] in 1996. Dr Lazarus owned the building in Kloof street, Cape Town. Later, it was officially registered as a private higher education institution with the [[Department of Higher Education and Training]] in 1997 and accredited by the Council on Higher Education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skillsportal.co.za/content/cityvarsity-students-recognised-international-competitions|title=CityVarsity Students recognised in International Competitions|website=Skills Portal|date=13 February 2013|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/cityvarsity-offers-world-class-creative-and-music-production-courses|title=CityVarsity offers world-class creative and music production courses|website=Music in Africa|date=28 October 2019|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref> The Cape Town campus moved from Park & Kloof Street to Roeland Street in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taliaobrien.com/blog/2018/2/10/nrntm0xdl5lp3q2cj85i5u5s43bm2h-mktfl-6xz4s-cyn8s-fdagl-97lc6-9p7yg-npl4x-6gsra-f8rz3-bx7b2-l5sp5|title=City Varsity in-house design|website=Talia O'Brien|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref> CityVarsity has seen an increase in international students over its existence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.educartis.co.za/centers/city-varsity-school-of-media-and-creative-arts|title=City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts|website=Educartis|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref>


==Courses and student life==
==Courses and student life==
CityVarsity has been honing South Africa's creative talent since 1996, offering a wide variety of courses including Animation, Journalism, Professional Acting and many more. Students often take on work experience during their studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rosebankkillarneygazette.co.za/289257/city-varsity-students-take-on-real-life-work-experience/|title=City Varsity students take on real life work experience|journal=Rosebank Killarney Gazette|date=2 June 2017|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref>
CityVarsity has been in business since 1996, offering a wide variety of courses including Animation, Journalism, Professional Acting and many more. Students often take on work experience during their studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rosebankkillarneygazette.co.za/289257/city-varsity-students-take-on-real-life-work-experience/|title=City Varsity students take on real life work experience|journal=Rosebank Killarney Gazette|date=2 June 2017|accessdate=2 November 2021}}</ref>


'''Bachelor of Arts''':
'''Bachelor of Arts''':
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* [[Meganne Young]]
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* Marlin Van Noie


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:22, 3 January 2025

CityVarsity
Established1996
Parent institution
Educor
Location
South Africa
Websitecityvarsity.co.za

CityVarsity School of Media and Creative Arts is a private higher education institution in South Africa with a campus in Cape Town. It falls under Educor and offers full-time, short, and online degrees, diplomas, and certificates in the creative arts and media.

History

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Seeking to provide creative arts and media career training and education, Dr John Lazarus and Rob Gray[1] founded CityVarsity in Cape Town in 1996. Dr Lazarus owned the building in Kloof street, Cape Town. Later, it was officially registered as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training in 1997 and accredited by the Council on Higher Education.[2][3] The Cape Town campus moved from Park & Kloof Street to Roeland Street in 2014.[4] CityVarsity has seen an increase in international students over its existence.[5]

Courses and student life

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CityVarsity has been in business since 1996, offering a wide variety of courses including Animation, Journalism, Professional Acting and many more. Students often take on work experience during their studies.[6]

Bachelor of Arts:

  • Film and Television
  • Professional Acting for Camera
  • Sound and Music Technology

Diploma:

  • Animation
  • Film and Television Production Techniques
  • Multimedia Design and Production
  • Professional Acting for Camera
  • Professional Photography
  • Sound Engineering

Certificate:

  • Acting for Camera
  • Art Direction
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Motion Picture Make-up
  • New Media Development

Short programmes:

  • Acting for Camera 1
  • Basic Photography
  • Camerawork and Lighting
  • Creative Writing
  • Digital Video Editing
  • Directing
  • Graphic Design and Digital Media
  • Introduction to DSLR Filming
  • Music Production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Short Video Production
  • Sound Design and Post Production
  • TV Presenting
  • Vocal Training for Radio

Notable people

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Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Rob Gray
  2. ^ "CityVarsity Students recognised in International Competitions". Skills Portal. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ "CityVarsity offers world-class creative and music production courses". Music in Africa. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  4. ^ "City Varsity in-house design". Talia O'Brien. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  5. ^ "City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts". Educartis. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  6. ^ "City Varsity students take on real life work experience". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
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