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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions!
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about applying for a course at Swangz Kreative Academy.
How long does a course take?
Courses at the Creative Academy typically range from 3-6 weeks.
What are the payment terms like?
When applying for any course, an applicant will be required to pay an application fee. Before classes commence, a trainee will be required to pay 100% of the course fees.
Does the Swangz Creative Academy provide scholarships?
No, we do not directly offer scholarships to trainees. We however work with various funders in the field of creative arts and if these opportunities are available, they are made known to the public.
Do you retain trainees after graduation?
We currently do not directly offer job placements for trainees after graduation however, we keep a database of all trainees per course and leverage on these skills once an opportunity presents itself.
Can I study all the courses offered at a given time?
We advise trainees to apply to upto a maximum of two (2) courses at a time. This is because there is a time commitment required per course to warranty certification. The applicant should ensure that the courses applied for do not collide in timing and scheduling.
What jobs can I apply for once I graduate from a course?
Each course offers skills that are highly sought after in the audio and visual production industry and they are listed within each individual course.
Who are the trainers for these courses?
All courses are conducted by seasoned industry professionals in the audio and visual production industry.
What qualifications do I get at the end of each course?
The Swangz Creative Academy is accredited by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) under the Ministry of Education and Sports. All courses are certificate courses and at the end of each course, a certified certificate of training will be issued to each trainee that has attended and participated in 90% of the course.
Do I need to have experience in the music or filming industry to apply for any of the courses?
- No, you do not have to have any experience in the audio visual production industry although a background in the industry will hone your experience. An interest in your chosen field of study will take you a long way.
How much hands-on experience will I have during training?
Classes are designed to be more hands-on oriented than typical lecture settings. Each course will employ 80% practical training methods and 20% theory and Q&A methodology.
What is the minimum age requirement for applying to a course?
A minimum age of 10 years and above is required to enter the academy.
What is an average class day like?
Classes typically take place for 3 hours a day depending on the course schedule which can either be (8-11am, 2-5pm or 5-8pm). Classes are held Monday- Friday for varying durations per course. Some project-based courses have 8am-5pm classes running for 3-4 days a week.