HQ Function

Serves as the main administrative hub, a flagship campus for teaching, learning, and production, and provides centralized support for its network of campuses.

Notable Features:

The Johannesburg campus is equipped with industry-standard facilities including film studios, sound stages, post-production suites (editing, sound design, color grading), performance venues, animation and visual effects labs, and lecture rooms, designed to simulate a professional working environment.

Work Culture:

The work culture at AFDA, particularly at its campuses, is characterized by creativity, collaboration, innovation, and a high-energy, project-driven environment. It mirrors the dynamic nature of the creative industries it serves, with a strong emphasis on practical application and teamwork among students and faculty.

HQ Significance:

The Johannesburg campus is significant as one of AFDA's original and largest campuses. It has played a pivotal role in establishing AFDA's reputation for excellence in creative arts education and has produced a large number of successful alumni contributing to the South African and international film and television industries.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus environment and facilities reflect AFDA's core values of outcome-based learning, industry collaboration, innovation, discipline, and the development of entrepreneurial artists.

Location:

AFDA primarily operates in Southern Africa with campuses across South Africa and one in Botswana. Its global presence is primarily felt through its internationally recognized curriculum, exchange programs with institutions worldwide, participation in global film festivals, and a significant number of alumni working in creative industries across the globe. AFDA degrees are benchmarked against international standards, preparing graduates for both local and global career opportunities.

Street Address:

41 Frost Avenue, Auckland Park

City:

Johannesburg

State/Province:

Gauteng

Country:

South Africa