Oakfields College is a private higher education institution in South Africa specialising in creative arts and design training. Its first campus opened in Pretoria (Lynnwood Ridge) in 2006, and the college later expanded to a second campus in Edenvale/Greenstone, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in response to demand; a further campus has also operated in Somerset West, Western Cape. Oakfields College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, with registration certificate number 2015/HE07/001, valid until 31 December 2027. It also holds accreditation with the MICT SETA (ACC/2012/07/598) and CATHSSETA (MAPP7552/613/P/000213/2012), and offers occupational qualifications within the Occupational Qualification Framework (OQF). The college has an articulation agreement with Solent University in the United Kingdom, enabling graduates to pursue further study there. Oakfields College is not an agricultural institution; it focuses on creative industries such as animation, film, fashion, design, performing arts, photography and sound. Note: no evidence was found linking Oakfields College to Nigel or to agriculture-related programmes, despite that being the expected profile for this listing.
Qualifications & Programmes
- Diploma in 3D Animation – NQF Level 6, 3 years (1-year Higher Certificate exit option available)
- Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre & Dance) – NQF Level 6
- Higher Certificate in Sound Technology – NQF Level 5
- Fundamentals of Filmmaking / Film and Television Production – NQF Level 5
- Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting) – NQF Level 5
- Certificate in Photography – NQF Level 4
- Fashion Design (full-time diploma programme)
- Graphic Design (full-time diploma programme)
- Make-Up and SFX Design (full-time programme)
- Creative Foundation (access/bridging programme)
- Marketing Management – DHET-registered N4-N6 National Certificate curriculum
- Short Learning Programmes: Acting Fundamentals, Digital Marketing Essentials, Graphic Design, Photography Foundation, Sound Recording Basics, Video Production Essentials