Questions About Studying at RCA

Revele Creative Academy (RCA) is a practical film and television training academy in Accra offering intensive 20-week Professional Certificate programmes across eight key screen-industry disciplines.

RCA combines structured teaching, practical exercises, collaboration and production experience, helping students develop their craft within the wider filmmaking process.

RCA's Professional Certificate programmes are delivered in Accra, Ghana.

RCA offers eight Professional Certificate programmes:

Each Professional Certificate programme runs for 20 weeks.

For the October 2026 intake, teaching is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am–4:00pm.

RCA's programmes are designed around practical learning.

Structured teaching is combined with exercises, workshops, assignments, analysis and hands-on application appropriate to each discipline.

As students develop their skills, they also experience collaboration and production within RCA's wider filmmaking environment.

In some cases, yes.

Students may be able to enrol in more than one Professional Certificate programme where the teaching schedules are compatible.

Because timetables vary between programmes, students interested in studying two programmes should speak with RCA Admissions, who can advise on compatible course combinations for the relevant intake.

Not necessarily.

RCA welcomes applicants through both academic and creative/professional entry routes. Previous film-school training is therefore not automatically required.

Potentially, yes.

Applicants may be considered through RCA's Creative / Professional Entry Route, where relevant creative ability, professional experience, portfolio, audition or other appropriate evidence may provide an alternative basis for admission.

Admission remains subject to RCA's assessment of the application.

That depends on the programme and application.

Where appropriate, RCA may request an audition, interview, portfolio, writing sample or other course-relevant material as part of the admissions process.

Applicants will be advised if anything further is required.

No.

Submitting an application allows RCA to consider you for admission to the programme. Admission is subject to the application and any additional selection requirements applicable to the programme or applicant.

The October 2026 intake begins on Monday, 12 October 2026, with orientation on Friday, 9 October 2026.

For the October 2026 intake, tuition ranges from GHS 6,000 to GHS 10,000, depending on the programme.

A separate GHS 1,000 Production Fee applies to all Professional Certificate programmes.

A GHS 250 non-refundable Application Fee is payable when submitting an application.

The Production Fee contributes towards consumables and production-related costs associated with RCA's practical production activity.

It does not represent the full cost of RCA productions, which may involve equipment, costumes, locations, logistics, professional performers and other resources provided or arranged by RCA.

Yes. RCA's approved payment structure allows programme tuition to be paid in four instalments of 25%.

The first 25% is payable when accepting an offer, the second 25% before registration, the third 25% by Week 6 and the final 25% by Week 12.

The GHS 1,000 Production Fee is payable in full before registration alongside the second tuition payment.

RCA draws on an Industry Faculty of filmmakers, performers and creative professionals with experience across different areas of film, television and the wider screen industries.

Students benefit from the knowledge, professional experience and perspectives of practitioners contributing across RCA's programmes.

Practical production experience forms an important part of RCA's training model.

Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned within a collaborative production environment, gaining practical experience of their discipline as part of the wider filmmaking process.

The nature of each student's contribution will reflect their programme and the requirements of the production.

RCA's teaching and production environment draws on experienced industry practitioners and may, where appropriate, involve professional or experienced performers and filmmakers.

The professionals involved will vary according to the programme and production.

Yes.

RCA's practical training is designed to help students develop work that demonstrates their growing skills.

Students involved in collaborative RCA productions will have authorised material available for portfolio and showreel use, in accordance with RCA's applicable policies.

The material will vary according to the student's programme and work undertaken.

Students who successfully complete their programme will receive a Professional Certificate bearing both Revele Creative Academy (RCA) and the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB).

RCA's Professional Certificate programmes combine practical, industry-focused training with university accreditation, giving students an academic credential alongside their professional creative training.

Yes.

Applicants from elsewhere in Ghana are welcome to apply, provided they are able to attend the programme in Accra and meet the applicable admissions requirements.

RCA does not currently operate its own student accommodation. However, there are hostels and accommodation options around the campus, and RCA can assist students who need help identifying suitable accommodation nearby.

Students requiring accommodation assistance should contact RCA Admissions for further information.

Yes. RCA welcomes applications from students outside Ghana.

International applicants are subject to the applicable programme admissions requirements and should ensure that they meet any travel and immigration requirements for studying in Ghana.

Once an international applicant has been offered and accepts a place, RCA will provide the appropriate admission documentation available from the Academy to support the student's enrolment and relevant immigration process.

International applicants who require assistance should contact RCA Admissions.