Cape Town

Get to know Cape Town campus.

Overview

Cape Town is a multicultural city with a diverse history which is reflected on the Inscape Cape Town campus. Nestled near the eastern edge of Salt River, approximately 4km east of the city centre, the campus is situated near trendy restaurants and artist studios. The beautiful city of Cape Town has a strong tradition of supporting design and encouraging local and international design collaborations. Cape Town was the 2014 World Design Capital and hosts the renowned Design Indaba each year. The campus is accessible by car, and for those using public transport, there are taxi and bus pick up points within walking distance from the campus.

Culture

The Inscape Cape Town campus reflects the richly diverse, multicultural environment and embraces the creative spirit of the city. 

 

The average day at Inscape Cape Town sees students balancing hard work and play. Lecturers actively facilitate classes and students are engaged, energetic, vocal and collaborative. The lecturers and staff at Inscape Cape Town have built active relationships with local design businesses and suppliers and students benefit from outings, industry visits and talks from leading designers and creatives.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) on the campus ensures that social aspects of campus life are taken care of. At Inscape we strive to create future design innovators and leaders in their respective fields and encourage students to have some fun along the way.

Campus Life

The Cape Town campus has eight studios equipped with 360deg speakers, Apple/Lenovo computers and HD projectors. There is a workshop where students can experiment, create and make as much design products. A well-stocked library, plus a sample library encourage students to read, as well as look, touch and test materials. The student lounge has comfortable couches for relaxing between classes. Coffee and tea is freely available and most importantly a foosball table provides opportunity to play and de-stress.

Life on campusLife on campus

The campus is open from 07:00 - 19:00, on most week days. Students take full advantage of the free Wi-Fi on campus which allows them to research using the online library, access Lynda.com tutorials and check their assignments on Grammarly.

Staff

Leigh Wright

Leigh Wright

Associate Full Time Lecturer
Aphelele Bonco

Aphelele Bonco

Cape Town Brand Ambassador
Sibu Koyana

Sibu Koyana

Marketing Coordinator
Sizile Mayezana

Sizile Mayezana

Western Cape Librarian
Sinethemba Dzila

Sinethemba Dzila

Receptionist
Cameron Sparg

Cameron Sparg

Lecturer
Gail Stock

Gail Stock

Lecturer
Monique Smith

Monique Smith

Lecturer
Lodi Inga

Lodi Inga

Lecturer
Sophia van Wyk

Sophia van Wyk

Lecturer
Megan Vermaak

Megan Vermaak

Lecturer

Student Life

 

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Visit the following student accommodation providers for accommodation options near your campus. 

 *The accommodation providers listed are not representatives or business partners of Inscape Education Group and thus all communications and dealing of any nature (financial or other) with them is at your own risk.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Lions head | At 669 meters above sea level, its peak offers panoramic views of the city, and the Atlantic Ocean - 021 422 1601

The River Club | Premium Golf Driving | Liesbeek Parkway, Observatory

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) | V&A Waterfront, Silo District - 087 350 4777 | [email protected]

The V&A Battery Park | Skate Park | Multi court - general basketball and/or mini soccer games | 19 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES – OPEN ACCESS

Green Point Urban Park | 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point | 021 417 0111

Sea Point Promenade | Take a walk, a jog, or cycle along Sea Point’s famous landmark, the Promenade. Outdoor gym, various public art installations, kids’ playgrounds and a putt-putt course.

Clifton 4th Beach | Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee & a nearby bar & nightclub.

Botanical Gardens | Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town,

GYM/WELLNESS CENTRE

Black River CrossFit | 8 Lytton Street, Observatory | 021 447 3292 | www.blackrivercrossfit.co.za/join-us/

Virgin Active Wembley Square | Cnr. Wembley & McKenzie Street Wembley Square North | 021 462 6239

SHOPPING MALLS/CENTRE

SPAR Groote Schuur | Browning Road, Main Rd, Observatory - 021 447 1652

Canal Walk Shopping Centre | Century Blvd, Century City - 021 529 9699

EVENTS

Design Indaba | The annual Design Indaba Conference in Cape Town features the best of global creativity all on one stage. It is also simulcast live to cities around South Africa. 26 - 28 February 2020. https://conference.designindaba.com/

Open Design Afrika Festival | 18 – 27 October 2019 | The Open Design Afrika Festival programme focuses on creative and innovative workshops, exhibitions and markets throughout Cape Town, while reflecting on the diversity of people from all walks of life.

RTD - Rocking the Daisies | In October every year, with the wildflowers in bloom, The Cloof Wine Estate hosts Rocking the Daisies. It’s South Africa’s biggest outdoor gathering, with hundreds of acts over several stages. There is rock, hip-hop, electro, indie, pop, and everything in-between. This is one of the trendiest events in Cape Town, and features excellent headlines, both local and international. www.rockingthedaisies.com  

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts | https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/kirstenbosch-concerts/ | 021 799 8783/8620/8773

TRENDY SPACES | HOTSPOTS | ENTERTAINMENT PLACES

The Old Biscuit Mill | 373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock | Popular Neighbourgoods Market brings even more local artisans, designers and foodies to the Old Biscuit Mill - 021 447 8194

The Woodstock Exchange (WEX) | 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, City Bowl - 021 486-5999

Alexander Bar and Lounge | Good to know: There is a theatre upstairs where guests can catch a unique show almost every day of the week | 76 Strand St, Cape Town City Centre

Stones "Observatory" | Perfect venue for relaxing with friends, social gatherings, events, promotions and more - 021 448 9461 | www.stones.co.za

The Armchair Theatre | Live Music Bar in Observatory | 135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town

PUBLIC SERVICES

Groote Schuur Hospital | Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925 | Main Hospital Switchboard - 021 404 9111

Police Station CBD | 28 Buitenkant St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

Content correct at date of publishing - 10/12/2019