Open Window Institute Courses Offered in 2025

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Open Window Institute Courses Offered in 2025

List of Open Window Institute Courses Offered in 2025. In the 2025 application, the Open Window Institute has outlined the various courses that students can take. These courses are well-structured and guided to help students reach their maximum academic and professional potential. The Open Window Institute Courses provide not only academic knowledge but also foster personal growth and critical thinking. The choice of courses plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s career path and worldview. In this article, we will delve into a curated list of Open Window Institute Courses that go beyond traditional boundaries, offering unique perspectives and preparing students to tackle the challenges of the modern world.

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Lists of Open Window Institute Courses Offered in 2025

Postgraduate Courses

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication

Relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF 7 level) that includes a theoretical and practical component relating to Visual Communication fields.

  • Preliminary proposal.
  • Motivation.
  • A portfolio indicating practical skills.
  • CV.
  • Academic transcripts conveying academic trajectory and marks allocation.
  • A selection interview will take place with the applicant.

International applicants need to:

  • Obtain a letter from SAQA verifying the NQF level of the relevant qualification the applicant holds.
  • Obtain at least 55% in the Open Window English Literacy test.

OW students applying for the Honours qualification need to obtain a minimum of 65% in either Visual Culture 300 or Film Theory 300, as well as 65% in their practical major. If a student has achieved a mark of 65% or above for Research Practice, then a Film Theory 300 or Visual Culture 300 mark with a minimum of 60% is required to gain access to the programme.

An academic transcript conveying similar subjects and marks will be required for students applying from other institutions. Further information may be requested after the selection interview.

Undergraduate Courses

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

Bachelor of Film Arts

Bachelor of Creative Technologies

  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree admission and an English mark of 55%.
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Degree admission and an English mark of 55%.
  • A Senior Certificate (SC) (with endorsement) and an English mark of 55%.
  • NQF 5 qualification. If discipline is not cognate, at least 20% of credits must be academic-related literacy.
  • For international qualifications: An USAF Exemption Certificate is required and meets the relevant English requirements or SAQA certificate indicating an NQF 4 qualification with the applicable English Requirement.
  • Mature Age Exemption Certificate issued by USAF.
  • A portfolio of 3 creative works across any discipline.

*PLEASE NOTE: Students who pass the OW certificates are not guaranteed entry into the degree programme. Standard undergraduate admission requirements are still applicable when applying for the degree programme.

Certificates Courses

National Certificate: Film & Television Production

National Certificate: 3D Animation & Visual Effects

National Certificate: Design Techniques

FET Certificate: Photography

  • National Senior Certificate
    (or Senior Certificate if obtained prior to 2008).
  • For non-South African Certificates (i.e. Cambridge), a SAQA letter needs to be provided verifying the Certificate’s NQF level.
  • Matric with a Bachelor’s pass is not required.

Open Window Institute Courses are more than just a means to an end of academic excellence, they are opportunities for personal growth. The Open Window Institute Courses mentioned above transcend traditional academic boundaries, offering students a chance to engage with timeless ideas, diverse cultures, pressing global issues, and essential skills. These courses not only prepare students for their chosen careers but also shape them into well-rounded individuals ready to navigate the complexities of the world.