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OverviewJoin SAE Institute Johannesburg for their annual student creative showcase on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 between 14-20h at the stunning Artistry venue in Sandton. It is a celebration of the dedication and hard work of our students and a platform for them to showcase their creative projects and talents. We invite you to interactive experiences, performances and screenings that will indulge your senses with a selection of sound, gaming, animation and film projects. This year’s Creative Showcase Theme is inspired by the Zulu proverb Ukuhamba Ukubona, meaning “to journey is to see or know.”

SessionsDue to its popularity last year, the event will run in two sessions this year to accommodate more visitors. We are also introducing an awards ceremony this year to recognise and reward our students’ hard work and passion. Please see below run times:

Afternoon Session:Arrival and Registration: 13:30-14:00Run Time: 14:00-16:30

Evening Session:Arrival and Registration: 16:00-16:30Run Time: 16:30-19:00

Awards Ceremony: 19:00-20:00 (included in the evening session)

We request that guests arrive and leave during their designated times to ensure a smooth flow of the event. Kindly note that there is limited space available in the cinema for the awards ceremony. Nominated students will have a reserved seat, all other seats will be on a first come first served basis.

General InfoFood and drinks will be on sale through the Artistry restaurant at your own cost. Secure parking is available at the venue.SAE Student ticket holders and VIPs will be verified on entry. For kids under the age of 13, kindly email on showcase@sae.edu.za

For any additional information, contact us on showcase@sae.edu.za or call SAE Institute Johannesburg on 010 442 6940.

More about the ThemeBirds of passages (in the Zulu context) believe this about journeying: Ukuhamba ukubona (to journey is to see, or know). This suggests that we come to know through our traveling, or through the travel experiences of those who’ve gone ahead of us (abaphambili - elders/guides/teachers) - that through their guidance (knowing/seeing) we come to know, or break into our own awakening (which isn’t our ‘own’ but a collective consciousness). The SAE 2024 Creative Showcase will explore the Zulu proverb and students have been invited to enter projects that adhere, disrupt, or diversify the theme.

The theme reflects the transformative power of experiences and the creative explorations of our students. From animation to gaming, film to sound, this showcase highlights the diverse and unique journeys each student has embarked on. Through their work, they express what it means to venture into the unknown, embrace learning, and ultimately discover new perspectives and insights.

As you explore the showcase, you’ll be taken on a visual and auditory journey that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and the personal growth that comes with exploration. Each piece is a testament to the power of the journey, revealing not only the final work but the process of self-discovery along the way.

Join us at ‘Ukuhamba Ukubona’ as we reach deeper into our roots, celebrating the origins and authenticity of our creative voices. Experience the artistic expression by engaging in the sounds and visuals of the creations and performances.