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==History== |
==History== |
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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> |
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==Courses and student life== |
==Courses and student life== |
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CityVarsity has been |
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> |
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'''Bachelor of Arts''': |
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Latest revision as of 22:22, 3 January 2025
| Established | 1996 |
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Parent institution | Educor |
| Location | South Africa |
| Website | cityvarsity |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- Gérard Rudolf, head of drama 1998–2002
Alumni
[edit]- Garth Breytenbach
- Clint Brink
- Joe Daly
- Oshosheni Hiveluah
- Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong
- Elvira Lind
- Mamarumo Marokane
- Michael Matthews
- Bongo Mbutuma
- Tariro Mnangagwa
- Clarence Peters
- Meganne Young
References
[edit]- ^ Rob Gray
- ^ "CityVarsity Students recognised in International Competitions". Skills Portal. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "CityVarsity offers world-class creative and music production courses". Music in Africa. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "City Varsity in-house design". Talia O'Brien. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts". Educartis. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "City Varsity students take on real life work experience". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
External links
[edit]- CityVarsity on Educor
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