Open Window Institute Online Application Form 2023/2024, Courses Offered, Admission Requirements, Prospectus, and How to apply for Open Window Institute admission 2023 intake.
This is to inform the general public and prospective students that the Open Window Institute online application form 2023 has been opened for enrollment.
Open Window Institute offers courses for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs and has a serene study environment.
Open Window Institute Online Application 2023 | How to Apply.
Applications to the Open Window Institute for the 2023 admission year are open for Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, and Undergraduate applicants. Prospective applicants can apply now the applications are available for submission.
Before applying for admission at The Open Window Institute;
- Make sure you meet the admission requirements and the required academic points score for your chosen qualification.
- Know your choice of course to study
- Have Valid Contact Details: Ensure that you have a valid cellphone number and email address.
- Prepared Your Documents: These documents will be required from students applying to study at the Open Window Institute for the first time. You will need to upload them as part of your application so make sure you have the following before you begin the online process.
All students who wish to apply for admission at the Open Window Institute are recommended to have the following essential documents/attachments (scanned & uploaded to an electronic device)
- Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
See Also: Open Window Institute Prospectus 2023 PDF Download.
List of Courses Offered at Open Window Institute
Below is the list of courses that you can study at the Open Window Institute :
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication
Open Window’s Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication, is offered at an NQF level 8 and consists of 120 credits.
The duration of this programme is one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The programme is tailored to allow the student to investigate a specific area of specialisation related to the fields of Visual Communication Design, Creative Technology or Film Arts, in an independent manner.
The course emphasises a proficiency in scholarly research practice and a mastery of the relevant creative praxis. Postgraduate scholarly abilities, theoretical knowledge and research skills culminate in a research report. The development of practical abilities, skills and techniques suitable to a specific concept of research results in a body of work which is showcased at the end of the degree programme.
Possible areas of expertise include Communication Design, Illustration, Photography, Film & TV, Sound Design, Production Design, Screen Acting, Screenwriting, Motion Design, 3D Animation, Game Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Development and 3Dimensional Design.
Open Window Institute Undergraduate Courses
Open Window students can choose one of three degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
- Bachelor of Film Arts or Bachelor of Interaction Design
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
The Open Window VISUAL COMMUNICATION programme is a progressive platform for learners to explore the disciplines of Communication Design, Photography and Illustration. The programme is designed to offer the graduate a sustainable career by focusing on an area of specialisation in one or two of the above fields whilst encouraging interdisciplinary awareness through a wide selection of skills-based modules. This approach provides flexibility that promotes broad thinking and interdisciplinary articulation within a student’s chosen field of study.
REQUIREMENTS
- APS score of 22 (or p-count of at least 14)
- English with a minimum APS of 4 (50%)
- For an international application or if entry requirements are not met for the degree enrollment please contact [email protected]
CHOICE SUBJECTS
Leading to majors. Choose 3:
- Communication Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Marketing (1st Year Subject only)
FILM ARTS
The FILM ARTS programme offers an exciting immersion in audio-visual communication, with a wide range of skills that enable students to work in tomorrow’s demanding time-based media environment. Emphasis is placed on narrative and storytelling across all audio-visual moving image “platforms”. The programme is designed to offer the graduate a sustainable career by focusing on an area of specialisation while encouraging an interdisciplinary audiovisual awareness. This qualification is intended for scriptwriters, broad base producer/director filmmakers, sound designers, 3D animators, motion designers, game designers, production designers and screen actors.
REQUIREMENTS
- APS score of 22 (or p-count of at least 14)
- English with a minimum APS of 4 (50%)
- For an international application or if entry requirements are not met for the degree enrollment please contact [email protected]
CHOICE SUBJECTS
Leading to majors. Choose 3:
- Film & Television
- Screen Acting
- Production Design
- Screenwriting
- Sound Design
- 3D Animation
- Game Design
- Motion Design
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
- Bachelor of Interaction Design
The Bachelor of INTERACTION DESIGN degree at Open Window is the first of its kind locally, offering innovative study in the diverse and rapidly evolving fields focusing on user-centred design principles with a specialization in Interaction Design, Interactive Development or 3D Design. This degree provides the graduate with a sustainable career in these dynamic and emerging fields, by providing specialisation in a discipline of choice, while still allowing for significant exposure in a range of related skills across the design and development industries. Graduates are equipped with strong problem-solving and research skills in order to craft meaningful experiences through digital and physical products and service
REQUIREMENTS
- APS score of 22 (or p-count of at least 14)
- English with a minimum APS of 4 (50%)
- For an international application or if entry requirements are not met for the degree enrollment please contact [email protected]
CHOICE SUBJECTS
Leading to majors. Choose 3:
- Interaction Design
- Interactive Development
- 3D Design
Open Window Institute Certificate Courses
These courses are tailored to provide learners with essential and appropriate skill-sets with which they can enter the competitive design, photography, film and animation industries. The certificates are taught by industry experts and provide learners with hands-on, professional skills. The duration of these programmes is one year of full-time study.
The Open Window Institute is registered at MICT Seta (Accreditation Number: ACC/2016/07/0012) for the following programmes:
- National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects NQF Level 5 (149 credits)
- National Certificate: Film and Television Production NQF Level 5 (122 credits)
- FET Certificate: Photography NQF Level 4 (128 credits)
- Certificate Design Techniques NQF Level 5 (120 credits)The next session of Certificate courses commences in February 2021.
Open Window Institute Short Courses
Holiday Workshops
We offer a variety of Holiday Workshops ranging from:
Mobile Photography: Still Life, 3D Animation, Motion Design, Mobile Phone Editing,
Illustration, Intro to Code, Making things Move, CAD, Film and Game Design.
How to Apply
Below are the steps to take for successful application to Open Window Institute for the 2023 intake.
- Go to https://www.openwindow.co.za/
- Click on Apply
- Complete the application process by providing all required information
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Pay your application fee (if applicable)
- Submit your application
Open Window Institute Contact Details
Student Advisors
Jonathan Cross
084 676 1367
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Rumbi Zawu
076 070 2081
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Marike Botha
081 277 0671
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Jason van der Merwe
082 704 2960
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Octavian Steyn
0782862989
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Kobus van Niekerk
0824013479
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Chantell Richards
0658167684
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Mpho Tshabalala
0722788710
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Reception
T 012 648 9200
F 012 665 0253
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Registrar
Thealani Barnard
T 012 648 9200
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Account Enquiries
Adéle Kotzé
T 012 648 9220
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