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The Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts is a unique qualification with elective options offered at no other South African tertiary institution. This qualification enables you to specialise in any two of the following disciplines: Ceramics, Fibre Arts, Glass, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Surface Design. Work-Integrated Learning components make this a career-focused programme that optimises opportunities for vocational excellence, cross-disciplinary originality and practice-based innovation, and will enable you to become a fine artist, innovative designer, crafter, product developer or an entrepreneur contributing to the creative industries and
the economy.

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Product developer in glass/ceramics/fibre 
• Crafter in glass/ceramics/fibre 
• Sculptor 
• Printmaker
• Fibre artist 
• Muralist 
• Museum/gallery curator 

• Designer in glass/ceramics/fibre
• Painter
• Installation artist
• Ceramist
• Glass artist
• Museum/gallery guide
• Illustrator

FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.


Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.

FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language).


Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life
Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), and 50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.


Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

Assessment procedure(s):

Applicants who apply before the closing of applications and who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to
submit a portfolio for evaluation and to complete a questionnaire. The APS will contribute 20% to the final admission
score, the questionnaire will contribute 30% and the portfolio will contribute 50%.


Aspects taken into consideration are: the applicant’s potential to complete the programme successfully; creativity;
two-dimensional and three-dimensional skills; design ability; drawing skills; sense of colour and general
potential and craftsmanship.


Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP) and preference
would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be created to provide
an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be
informed of their status per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

You should please note that selection for programmes presented at the Faculty of Arts & Design will only be possible after the successful completion of the relevant evaluation process. Please apply well in advance. The closing date for applications is 31 July. Limited space available. First come, first served.

INTAKE FOR THE QUALIFICATION

January only.

PRESENTATION

Day classes.

MINIMUM DURATION

Three years.

CAREER PROFILE

The prospective student should have an interest in and understanding of the wider visual arts industry. Students
develop a personal language and their own processes, ideas and content, together with creative, technical and
critical skills. The course enables the development of an authentic, personal approach to art making, relevant
to contemporary art and discourse, in preparation for a chosen career in the visual arts industry.

FACILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINABLE

CONTACT DETAILS

Specialised studios.

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The Departmental Administrator

Eunice Cugnolio
+27 12 382 6159
CugnolioE@tut.ac.za

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