For over 30 years, AFDA has been at the forefront of creative education, equipping students with the agility, imagination and cutting-edge technological proficiency needed to thrive in the fast-evolving global creative economy.

Students don’t just learn how to adapt – they master the ability to shape the industries of the future.

Harness the rise of emerging technology: Understand and innovate within technology-driven businesses, sustainable economies, digital creator platforms and low/no-code solutions.

Lead the shift in learning: Move beyond career-based education towards venture-based, portfolio-driven learning models.

Curate your own future: Embrace the new demand for interdisciplinary, project-led education that empowers you to design your own career journey.

AFDA tailors future-proof skill sets to each student’s ambitions – whether that’s creative production, digital design, storytelling, technology, commerce, or bold ventures that blend them all.

The multi-award-winning school is the industry leader in the creative economy.

AFDA Durban offers fully accredited, internationally recognised Undergraduate Degrees, Higher Certificate Programmes and Postgraduate Qualifications in film, television, live performance and creative writing.

The AFDA Film School

• Higher Certificate in Film, Television & Entertainment Production

• Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium

• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Motion Picture Medium

The AFDA School of Live Performance

• Higher Certificate in Performing Arts

• Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance

• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Live Performance

The AFDA School of Creative Writing

• Bachelor of Creative Writing

Be the best, build the future at AFDA Durban. Applications for 2026 are now open at apply.afda.co.za.

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