NURTURING TALENT IN THE ARTS

WHY STUDY THROUGH ORI?

No matter how talented you are, getting access to funding to study the arts can be tricky to say the least. Ori takes the complexity and frustration out of the application process by helping prospective students and sponsors connect. 

Ori will assist you in applying to your school of choice from our list of top-quality creative colleges and expose your profile to a wide range of potential sponsors. If you are successfully matched with a sponsor, we’ll also provide support throughout your studies and future career with the help of our passionate and dedicated industry mentors. 

Get ready to make your dreams a reality and push your potential to its upper limits. Apply to Ori today! 

Reasons to study with Ori 

  • Choose from a selection of the top creative colleges in Cape Town 
  • Experience real-life work situations to get you industry-ready from day one 
  • Receive an accredited and industry-respected qualification 
  • Enjoy ongoing support from the Ori network of industry mentors 
  • Nurture your creativity without the weight of student loans 
  • Learn critical thinking, technical skills, professional behaviour and more.

Participating creative colleges 

  • Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts 
  • More to come!

Available fields of study 

  • Graphic Design 
  • Web Design 
  • Game Development 

SUCCESS STORIES

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Tara-Lee Mcnulty

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)

Hired as a Graphic Designer immediately on graduation by internationally-renowned advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather. 

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Dimakatso Francina Lebakeng

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)

One of a handful of students to be accepted (over hundreds of applications) for the prestigious Absa Design Office Internship. 

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Nkosentsha Melitafa (King)

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)

One of a handful of students accepted (over hundreds of applications) for the sought-after Ogilvy & Mather Internship Programme. 

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Taqiyya Taliep

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2016) & Web Design & Motion Graphics Course (2017)

Snapped up before graduation to fill a UX/UI Design position advertised for graduates with 2 – 3 years of experience. 

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Gavin Morison

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2016)

Employed at Kronk Studio to work with leading SA illustrator and international toy designer, Kris Hewitt (Kronk). 

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Haybree Potgieter

Graphic Design & Visual Communication Course (2017)

Hired before graduation to be a Graphic Design & Layout Artist for Cosmopolitan Magazine at Associated Press. 

PARTNER WITH US

You can support us and our students by either funding one year of study or donate to our growing funds.

LEARN THROUGH US

To apply for funding, please download the form and follow the application process. All information can be found in the link.