AIE The School of Art & Design

11/09/2026

From idea to prototype.

We're proud to showcase the first cohort of Product Design students in the MakersLab, bringing their concepts to life through hands-on design, problem-solving, and prototype development.

As the first higher education provider in South Africa to offer a dedicated Product Design qualification, AIE is helping shape the next generation of designers, innovators, and makers.

It's one thing to imagine a solution. It's another to build it.

YOU ARE ONE OF US.

11/09/2026

Big opportunities start with bold ideas.

The AIE School of Art & Design is proud to be participating in the PUBG Mobile Rising Designer Season 2 Competition, an exciting initiative connecting emerging creative talent from universities across Africa.

Our inaugural Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts students, alongside our talented 2MM students, have entered the competition, showcasing their creativity, innovation, and design thinking on an international stage.

This partnership highlights the growing opportunities available to students pursuing careers in Game Design, Digital Arts, Animation, Visual Effects, and Creative Technologies. It also marks an exciting milestone as AIE prepares to launch the new Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development and expanded Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts programmes across multiple campuses in 2027.

Because creativity isn't just something you enjoy. It's how you see the world.

YOU ARE ONE OF US.

10/09/2026

Behind the Scenes at AIE.

From classes and practicals to the conversations, creativity and little moments in between — there’s always something happening at AIE.

Take a look behind the scenes and get a feel for what campus life is really like.

This is where learning happens, ideas come to life and students find their people.

10/09/2026

The jobs of 2030 are coming - but is South Africa truly ready?

By 2030, the World Economic Forum expects a net gain of 78 million new jobs globally in AI, big data, and green energy.

Yet, SA face a critical paradox: employers are battling severe skills shortages while our youth unemployment remains tragically high.

According to Leon Smalberger (CEO of AIE), the issue starts long before university:
The Foundational Gap: In the recent matric results, only 34% of candidates wrote pure math. Opting for math literacy closes the door to high-demand STEM careers before school even ends.

Strategy vs. Ex*****on: We have the policy documents, but access to quality digital resources remains highly uneven.

The Practical Fix: Enrolment numbers aren’t enough. Higher education must shift focus entirely toward practical competence and job outcomes.

The learners who will fill the roles of 2030 are sitting in classrooms today. We have a very narrow window to fix the pipeline.

(Read full article and link below)
https://aie.ac/blog/the-jobs-of-2030-are-coming-but-are-south-africans-ready

09/09/2026

One question. Two choices.

09/09/2026

YOU ARE ONE OF US.

Different passions. Different personalities. Different futures.
One community where they all belong.

The question isn't whether you fit in. The question is whether you've realised it yet.

08/09/2026

Still figuring out where you fit?
Come and discover the people, passions and possibilities that feel like you.

Join us for Open Day
19 September 2026
Register here: https://aie.ac/upcomingOpenDays

Join us for our Open Day, On-Campus or Virtually. Discover the courses designed to get you started in your career of choice. Book NOW and learn where futures are made!

08/09/2026

Career Path Tuesday

What can you do with a passion for audio?

For JJ, a second-year Audio Engineering student at the School of Music, the possibilities go far beyond the studio. From studio sound and live sound to film, gaming and more, a career in audio can take you in many different directions.

07/09/2026

Not sure where you belong? That's okay.

Our Student Advisors are here to help you explore your options and find a study path that fits your interests and goals.

Visit our website, submit an enquiry and get started.

07/09/2026

Monday Motivation!