SAE Institute South Africa

SAE Institute South Africa

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Global Leader in Creative Media Education with 47 campuses in 23 countries.

SAE is the world leader in creative media education, with more than 44 years of experience and 47 campuses in 23 countries. Our unique training methods deliver high calibre, technically able and creative graduates who forge successful careers within the creative industries. Offering Higher Education qualifications in Animation, Filmmaking, Game Development and Sound Production at our Johannesburg

18/06/2026

Megan has a message for future creatives. 👋

Join us at our next Open Day on 20 June 2026 and discover what it's really like to study Animation, Audio, Film, or Game Design at SAE.

✅️ Tour our campuses
✅️ Explore industry-standard studios and facilities
✅️ Learn about our creative programmes

Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, Open Day is the perfect opportunity to experience SAE for yourself.

Secure your spot:
👉 https://www.sae.edu.za/campus-open-days-bookings/

Photos from SAE Institute South Africa's post 17/06/2026

🎧 The decks were live at our Johannesburg campus.

A big congratulations to the students who took part in our DJ Competition and put their skills, creativity, and track selection to the test.

🏆 1st Place: Groovy T
🥈 2nd Place: Boipelo Artistic
🥉 3rd Place: LN Musiq

Well done to all the participants for bringing the energy and making it a great event.

16/06/2026

Youth Day reminds us of the power young people have to shape the future — through ideas, expression, and the courage to challenge what exists.

Today, creativity continues to influence culture in powerful ways.

Through film.
Through sound.
Through games.
Through animation.

To the young creatives building what’s next — keep creating.

15/06/2026

From player to creator. 🎮

At SAE, Game Design & Development students build practical skills in game design, storytelling, worldbuilding, and interactive experiences while bringing their own ideas to life.

Whether you dream of designing levels, creating immersive worlds, or developing engaging gameplay, our programmes are designed to help you turn your passion for games into a creative career.

From Bachelor's Degrees to Higher Certificates, there's a pathway for you.

Learn more about Game Design & Development at SAE:
👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w89Yg0

15/06/2026

Game worlds don't appear fully built — they're carefully designed piece by piece. 🎮

In this video, our Game Design lecturer, Brendan, demonstrates how modular building techniques are used to create the environments players explore.

It's a glimpse into how interactive worlds take shape.

Learn more about Game Design at SAE:
https://www.sae.edu.za/courses/games

12/06/2026

🎙️ Want to know what it takes to succeed in the radio production industry?

Join SAE Beyond Grad for an exclusive virtual info session with Athi Baliso from 5FM as he shares insights into the world of radio, industry trends, career opportunities and advice for aspiring audio professionals.

Open to SAE Audio Alumni and SAE Current Students.

📅 Friday, 26 June 2026
🕐 13h00
📍 Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w1XZW0
Meeting ID: 864 6361 4929
Passcode: 138003

Please RSVP here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w1YbM0

Photos from SAE Institute South Africa's post 11/06/2026

Passionate about filmmaking? 🎬

Join our film lecturer, Andre, and the rest of the SAE crew at our Open Day on 20 June 2026 to discover what studying film at SAE is really like.

From directing and cinematography to editing and production, our film programmes are built to help you develop practical skills and creative confidence across the filmmaking process.

Explore our degrees, higher certificates, and short courses, tour the campus, and connect with the people behind the work.

Book your spot:
https://www.sae.edu.za/campus-open-days-bookings/

10/06/2026

Learn how films are developed from concept to screen. 🎬

From story development and pre-production to cinematography, directing, editing, and post-production, our Film courses give you the opportunity to develop practical filmmaking skills across the production process.

Whether you're interested in a Bachelor's Degree, Higher Certificate, or Short Course, there's a pathway to support your creative and career goals.

Learn more about Film Production at SAE:
👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w2f330

10/06/2026

Lighting can completely change how a scene feels on screen 🎬

In this video, our VFX lecturer, Tshepo, explains how green screen environments are lit to support visual effects work and help create seamless final shots.

It's a look at the technical thinking behind the scenes and the important role lighting plays in the production process.

Learn more about Film Production at SAE:
https://www.sae.edu.za/courses/film/

09/06/2026

Thinking about a future in Audio? 🎧

Join our Sound Production team at our next Open Day on 20 June 2026 and discover what studying Audio at SAE is all about.

From music production and live sound to studio workflows and post-production, our Audio programmes focus on the creative and technical skills used across the industry.

Whether you're exploring a Degree, Higher Certificate, or Short Course, this is your chance to experience our studios, ask questions, and connect with the team.

📍 Cape Town | Johannesburg | Pretoria

Book your spot:
👉 https://www.sae.edu.za/campus-open-days-bookings/

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�Cape Town Campus: 6th Floor, De Waterkant Centre, 9 Somerset Road, Greenpoint �Johannesburg Campus: 2nd Floor, Design District Building, Cnr. Keyes & Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank. �Pretoria Campus: 22 U
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