Open Window

Open Window Fully accredited Private Higher Education offering Postgraduate, Degree and Higher Certificate qualifications in Creative Arts & Technologies.
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We pride ourselves on being named one of the best creative educational institutions across Africa and the Middle East. Our vision is to be the benchmark for design education, whether it is visual or audio-visual design. As a private college of high repute in the world of technology-driven education in creative arts, the Open Window has become a leader and keystone organisation in South Africa over

the past 28 years. Open Window provides dynamic practice-led higher education integrating conceptual thinking and academic rigour in applied arts. We offer a multi-disciplinary approach, comprised of the following subject choices: Communication Design, Illustration, Photography, User Experience Design, Interactive Development, Industrial Design, Film & Television, Screen Acting, Screen Writing, Production Design, Motion Design, Sound Design, 3D Animation & Game Design. Due to our vast product offering, our Open Window family is made up of; high school students, gap-year students, graduates, corporates, professionals and individuals who are looking to study further... just for the love of it.

30/08/2026

Connecting educators. Inspiring innovation. Redefining the classroom.

Highlights from last Friday's Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts Education in Dialogue (Part 2) Conference at our Johannesburg campus!

The Open Window Teacher’s Conference remains a vital hub where educators, researchers, and practitioners collaborate to push creative arts education forward. Through dynamic panels and hands-on workshops, this edition focused on creating individualised, learner-centric strategies that make creative education truly accessible for everyone.

To our incredible speakers, workshop hosts, and participating teachers: thank you for bringing your energy, insight, and passion to every session. Your commitment to inclusive, forward-thinking education is what made this event a remarkable success!

Connecting educators. Inspiring innovation. Redefining the classroom. Highlights from Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts E...
29/08/2026

Connecting educators. Inspiring innovation. Redefining the classroom.

Highlights from Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts Education in Dialogue (Part 2) at our Johannesburg campus!

The Open Window Teacher’s Conference remains a vital hub where educators, researchers, and practitioners collaborate to push creative arts education forward. Through dynamic panels and hands-on workshops, this edition focused on creating individualised, learner-centric strategies that make creative education truly accessible for everyone. To our incredible speakers, workshop hosts, and participating teachers: thank you for bringing your energy, insight, and passion to every session. Your commitment to inclusive, forward-thinking education is what made this event a remarkable success!

Prop Culture: Set & Prop Design WorkshopDate: September 18Time: 9:00 – 13:00Want to build something epic? Join our hands...
28/08/2026

Prop Culture: Set & Prop Design Workshop
Date: September 18
Time: 9:00 – 13:00

Want to build something epic? Join our hands-on workshop series and help build the final battle arena and official props for our upcoming Microfighters event!

No experience necessary. Open to all skill levels!
Collaborate with fellow creators to build the official combat set from scratch.
See your creations in action. Everything built will be used in the main Microfighters event!
Spots are limited; reserve yours today! tr.ee/microfighters

Lo-Fi Sci-Fi: Micro Video & Sound WorkshopOpen to the Public • Beginners WelcomeTurn sci-fi chaos into cinematic gold. T...
27/08/2026

Lo-Fi Sci-Fi: Micro Video & Sound Workshop
Open to the Public • Beginners Welcome

Turn sci-fi chaos into cinematic gold. Team up, grab a camera, and recreate iconic, low-budget "Sweded" scenes featuring live-action Microfighters battle robots. You’ll learn hands-on micro-video production, practical sound design, and DIY effects. No experience required.

Led by Dan Roberts & Karabo Hlangwane
Space is limited—grab your spot and start creating.
Booking link http://tr.ee/microfighters

What an inspiring day at our Stellenbosch Campus Career Expo! Our students gathered for a deep dive into the future of c...
26/08/2026

What an inspiring day at our Stellenbosch Campus Career Expo! Our students gathered for a deep dive into the future of creative work.

Our panel, Creative Industry Panel: Navigating Trends, AI & Early Careers, brought together top industry leaders to unpack AI's real-world impact, portfolio tips, and what it takes to thrive in today's landscape.

A massive thank you to our chair, Deon Opperman and distinguished panellists for sharing their invaluable insights and staying for 1-on-1 networking chats:

Ulrike Mieke Marais – Award-winning South African children's book illustrator and lecturer (represented by Bright Agency).
Zandré Coetzer – Acclaimed director, producer, and co-owner of Nagvlug Films (My f*k, Marelize!, HEN).
Dr Pieter GJ Koornhof – Legal consultant, Director of IESA, and game development industry expert.
Paul Loots – Product designer at Late Checkout Agency, shaping next-gen AI interfaces and products.

Swipe through the photos to catch the highlights from the session and student networking!

When securing your spot for the Teachers' Conference on Friday, please remember to select your preferred free workshop o...
25/08/2026

When securing your spot for the Teachers' Conference on Friday, please remember to select your preferred free workshop on the RSVP form to reserve your seat!

Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts Education in Dialogue Part 2
Join us for the Open Window Teachers’ Conference—a dedicated platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore learner-centric, individualised creative arts education.

Date: Friday, 28 August (08:30 - 16:00)
Venue: Open Window, Johannesburg Campus
Lunch provided

Choose one of the following four workshops
1. Sublimation Station
2. The Power of Productive Failure
3. Showing Thinking: Developing Students’ Literacies
4. Abstract Map Illustration

Book your workshop via the link below
https://tr.ee/CoCreationandCreativityPT2

24/08/2026

From concept to camera, our photography students went behind the scenes of high-end fashion production with acclaimed photographer Aart Verrips, all powered by Sony.

In preparation for the Contemporary African Fashion Project, this exclusive workshop pushed students beyond standard garment documentation. Guided by Aart, they explored fashion photography as a powerful medium for cultural storytelling, blending location, styling, adornment, and everyday African life into compelling visual narratives.

Students gained real-world, hands-on experience on set—working alongside professional models and MUA teams, directing on location, and receiving live creative feedback between looks.

A massive thank you to for sponsoring this experience and investing in the next generation of visual storytellers!

From concept to camera, our photography students went behind the scenes of high-end fashion production with acclaimed ph...
24/08/2026

From concept to camera, our photography students went behind the scenes of high-end fashion production with acclaimed photographer Aart Verrips, all powered by Sony.

In preparation for the Contemporary African Fashion Project, this exclusive workshop pushed students beyond standard garment documentation. Guided by Aart, they explored fashion photography as a powerful medium for cultural storytelling, blending location, styling, adornment, and everyday African life into compelling visual narratives.

Students gained real-world, hands-on experience on set—working alongside professional models and MUA teams, directing on location, and receiving live creative feedback between looks.

A massive thank you to for sponsoring this experience and investing in the next generation of visual storytellers!

21/08/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the Killer Robots Pin Exhibition launch at Open Window Johannesburg! ️

Curated and presented by Open Window x Paper Snap, this collection features planet Earth’s most butt-kicking pins, badges, and bold creativity—forged by incredible artist-warriors to defend us from the invading killer robot horde.

Missed opening night? Don't panic!On display until 20 November
Open Window Johannesburg Campus (Blairgowrie)
All pins are available for purchase!

Participating Artists: Allen Laing ∙ Amé Bell ∙ FableWood Studio / Angelique du Toit ∙ Paper Tales / Anja Stoeckigt ∙ Annika Michau ∙ Baisa Damane ∙ Two Minds in Clay / Bridget & Daniela ∙ Bruce Mackay ∙ Artsy Mess / Callum Sutherland ∙ Elandri Botha ∙ Artfulbean / Emma Claassen ∙ Estelle Sketched ∙ Givan Lotz ∙ Imile Wepener ∙ Jayne Crawshay-Hall Robertson ∙ Weekender / Jess Jardim-Wedepohl ∙ Lost & Lovely / Lanah-Lee van der Berg ∙ Leigh Le Roux ∙ Linel Louw ∙ Soft Serve / Maaike Bakker ∙ Marike Hechter ∙ Maja Maljevic ∙ Putdownness / Morné Venter ∙ Akuma / Natasha Birrer ∙ Neil Badenhorst ∙ Nicolene Potgieter ∙ Soft Serve / Nina Torr ∙ Odette Graskie ∙ Oteng Kopiso ∙ Pages & Leaves / Phili Memela ∙ Tandem / Pia Findlay ∙ Oat Milk Club / Shannon Goodman ∙ Paper Snap / Steven McKimmie & Telri Stoop ∙ Weekender / Tim Jardim ∙ UJ Industrial Design Students

Join us next week for Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts Education in Dialogue (Part 2) — a conference designed for educat...
21/08/2026

Join us next week for Co-Creation and Creativity: Arts Education in Dialogue (Part 2) — a conference designed for educators, researchers, and practitioners exploring learner-centric, innovative ways to teach creative arts. Expect practical workshops, insightful panel discussions, and collaborative knowledge-sharing to transform how we approach our curricula.

Date: Friday, 28 August (8:30 - 16:00)
Venue: Open Window, Johannesburg Campus
Catering: Lunch included

MEET THE SPEAKERS/TECHNICIANS (PART 2)

Molly Roberts | MakerSpace Technician (OW) | Sublimation Station
Callum Sutherland | MakerSpace Technician (OW) | Sublimation Station
Llandi Beeslaar | Facilitating Failure: Re-centering the Creative Process & Critical Thinking to Inspire Resilience in Creative Arts Learners
Marihet Hammann | The Human-in-the-Loop Orchestra: Co-Creating an AI Story through Nature, Whole-Brain Thinking and Audience Participation
Candice Edwards | Abstract Map Workshop
Felicia Morgan | Learner-Centred Education and Well-Being in Higher Education: A Student Support Perspective
Nande Hattingh | Rewilding Creativity: Flow and Embodied Intuition through the Transcendental Sublime in Nature

It's not too late to secure your spot.
https://tr.ee/CoCreationandCreativityPT2

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1297 John Vorster Drive
Centurion
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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

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