Full-Time Courses
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Set in the heart of Cape Town’s bustling city centre, the Academy of Digital Arts is perfectly located to embrace student culture while kickstarting a career in Graphic Design, Web Design and Development, Game and Interactive Media Development or Concept Art.
Our creative reputation and pioneering spirit attract students from across South Africa and the world at large. In this stimulating, multicultural environment, you’ll be encouraged to explore your own personal growth and unique creative expression while learning the art of compelling digital design and problem solving.
All our lecturers are practicing professionals in their fields and bring the latest industry knowledge, trends and global standards to their classes.
Your Education, Your Choice: Full-Time Study - On Campus or Virtual!
Bachelor of Arts
Length of courses: 3 years
Course Starts: 08 February 2027
Resulting Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
Your Education, Your Choice: Full-Time Study - On Campus or Virtual!
Higher Certificates
Length of courses: 1 Year
Course Starts: 08 February 2027
Resulting Qualification: Higher Certificate
Game & Interactive Media Development
Higher Certificate | 1 Year Course
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Accreditation
The Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts is a recognised Private Higher Education Institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (Certificate No 2010/HE07/04). All our Higher Certificate Courses are accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (Level 5) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
We are also an Adobe Authorized Training Centre (AATC), an Apple Authorized Training Centre, a Certiport Authorised Testing Centre and CompTIA Certified.