AAA School of Advertising

Creative

Degree :: Entrance requirements

BA (Creative Brand Communication)

The following Admission Criteria will be valid for 2010 onwards: 1. As a restricted number of students are accepted in the various fields of study, programme specific entry requirements apply over and above the general minimum admission requirements. These include, inter alia (will vary by specialization): · completion of an application form · submission of information on - getting to know the applicant - getting to understand how the applicant perceives advertising, and related issues - examples of specific talent (e.g. Copy Test) · a personal interview · an entrance examination See the relevant Application form. 2. General minimum admission requirements 2.1 To be able to gain access to the Creative faculty’s programmes, applicants are required to have the appropriate combination of recognized NSC (National Senior Certificate) subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in matric in these subjects. For example, for a Diploma programme the minimum requirements are:

NSC.
at least 30% (2 APS) in the Language of Teaching.
at least 40% (3 APS) in 4 recognized NSC 20 credit subjects.

For a BA degree the minimum requirements are:

NSC.
at least 30% (2 APS) in the Language of Teaching.
at least 50% (4 APS) in 4 recognized NSC 20 credit subjects.

2.2 Minimum entry requirements set out for studies as legislated by the Department of Education does not guarantee an applicant admission to any AAA School of Advertising programme. 2.3 Preliminary admission is granted on the results obtained in the mid year Grade 12 examination or the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on the final Grade 12 results. 2.4 The right to add, withdraw or change any part or any requirement without prior notification, remains vested in AAA School of Advertising. How to calculate the APS points Note: APS = Admission point score. Life Orientation must be divided by 2 in the calculation of the final APS rating. Calculate as follows:

APS scale of achievement	%
7	80-100
6	70-79
5	60-69
4	50-59
3	40-49
2	30-39
1	0-29

Admission requirements : Creative/Visual Communication

		Group A					Group B
Programme	Minimum APS	Language of teaching	Other language	Maths	Maths literacy	Life orientation	Other 3 subjects

3 year BA: Creative Brand CommunicationNQF6

24(Mathematics)25(Maths Literacy)

4 for two subjects3 for remaining subject

Note:Although it is not compulsory, it is recommended to do Art in Group B.

Please note: Deadline for submission of applications is 30 October 2010 - Cape Town Deadline for submission of applications is 30 November 2010 - JHB

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