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25. VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN
Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Fine Art
DU-B-DIF
DU-C-DFA
30 Sep
30 Sep
1 3 yrs
1 3 yrs
1
1 3 yrs
* See Note 1 below
* See Note 2 below
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DIPLOMA STUDY
20
NSC Dip with Engl and four 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with at least 50% in three fundamental modules, including English and at least 60% in three compulsory vocational modules
NSC Dip with Engl and four 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
Senior Cert
Diploma in Interior Design
DU-C-ID3
30 Sep
NSC Dip with Engl 3 and four recognised 20 credit subjects 3
Senior Cert or equivalent qualification
NSC Dip with Engl and four 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
Senior Cert
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
DU-C-DJM
30 Sep
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
3 yrs
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will be invited to attend an entrance test. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. A Creative, logistical and personality assessment as well as personal interview are arranged. A portfolio/ collection consisting of six pieces of your own work comprising of an art portfolio, designs of garments and any other fashion related items must be presented personally at the interview. Portfolios in electronic format will not be accepted or considered. (Portfolios should NOT be sent to the Department or the Central Applications Office as these will not be considered or returned.) Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Prospective students are required to present a portfolio of specified artwork and successfully complete a programme selection test, which consists of critiquing a selected artwork and doing a still life drawing, and personal interview convened and assessed by a programme panel. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
DU – DUT: B-BRICKFIELD / C-CITY
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