At Media City Academy, students are encouraged to bring their creative visions to life. Our Enrollment Coordinator plays a key role in this journey, helping each student find the program that best matches their dreams and long-term goals. It’s about alignment, clarity, and giving every aspiring creative the support they need to move forward with confidence.
As the new academic year approaches, we at Media City Academy reflect on an enduring truth: education is not a destination but a journey of becoming. In South Africa, many learners start the year with ambition yet often find themselves constrained by rigid models of teaching. We believe in a more dynamic approach that recognises individuality, nurtures creativity and connects learning to real opportunities.
Across the world, education systems are shifting towards learner-centred models that recognise diversity in how people think, process and apply information. A UNESCO global report (2023) notes that students who engage with personalised learning strategies achieve, on average, a 20% increase in knowledge retention and confidence.
Every January, thousands of South African learners open their matric results with anxiety and anticipation. For some, the outcome brings joy. For others, uncertainty. According to the Department of Basic Education’s 2024 report, roughly 34% of candidates did not meet bachelor-level entry requirements, and 18% did not pass at all.
Zenobia Simelane, Head of School at Media City Academy, joins SAfm to unpack how AI is changing South Africa’s creative and digital landscape, what it means for local talent, and why preparation matters now more than ever.
Artificial Intelligence is changing how stories are made — not in the distant future, but right now. For young African creators, AI isn’t replacing creativity; it’s expanding what’s possible. At Media City Academy, we see how these tools are opening global doors for filmmakers, editors, writers, and digital storytellers who want to compete on an international level.
Media City Academy’s Head of School, Zenobia Simelane, recently appeared on SABC News Morning Live with Leanne Manas to discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of film and storytelling in Africa.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming creativity at its core, reshaping how stories are written, produced, and shared. From scriptwriting to post-production, AI is changing every layer of the film and TV production process. For young African storytellers, this shift isn’t a disruption — it is a new beginning.
Media City Academy is now accepting applications for our 2026 academic year! Located at the iconic Media City Studios in Randburg, Johannesburg, MCA is South Africa’s first creative academy based inside a fully operational production studio.
We are proud to announce that Media City Academy is partnering with Rocking the Future, a dynamic platform connecting schools with the world of work through immersive activations and content.
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