Bachelor of Arts in Concept Art Course Requirements at ADA
Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Concept Art is a bachelor's Degree offered by ADA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Arts in Concept Art at ADA
- National Senior Certificate with at least 30% in the language of learning and teaching, a rating of 4 or better in four other subjects, a creative portfolio and a motivational letter.
About this course
A degree level extension of the concept art programme, aimed at building a professional portfolio for entertainment design careers.
Possible careers
Pre-production and concept artist for games, film and animation
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Arts in Concept Art
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Arts in Concept Art doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like ADA. Ask ADA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
ADA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with ADA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Attend an Open Day, apply online, and submit a portfolio.
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- Year 1 R7,150/month, Year 2 R8,750/month, Year 3 R10,600/month.
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Source: Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts before applying.