Fine Arts by its unique nature enriches our lives, culture and society. It is the means by which people communicate with one another in a visual form, passing on shared values that help to generate a sense of identity and belonging. If you want a course in which knowledge, imagination, appreciation and evaluation are skilfully combined then the Fine Arts programme is for you.
BA (Fine Arts) covers a broad spectrum of professional art practices. The two majors of the degree are the studio-based component of art practice, Fine arts (BKK), and Professional art practice (VIT) and a theoretical subject, Visual culture studies (VKK). BA (Fine Arts) is a four-year programme that incorporates training in the disciplines of art practice such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, new media and photography.
Once fundamental aspects of these disciplines are mastered, increasingly more challenging goals are set that often require inter- and multidisciplinary skills and knowledge, such as installation art, public art and performance art. The role played by multimedia in the form of projections, video and digital art has also become a major form of expression in the fine arts programme.
The first two years of BKK entail compulsory projects in various media; the third year focuses on personal development of medium, context and content; and in the fourth year, students work towards their first professional exhibition with all the theoretical, professional and practical skills that are associated with an exhibition of good academic quality.
Professional art practice (VIT) is one of the majors offered within the BA (Fine Arts) programme. This subject focuses on the interdependence and interrelationship of the visual arts and industry. Students are given projects that draw their attention to the spaces and situations of their environment including community-based projects, such as public art projects.
During the final year (fourth year) a theory module Visual culture studies (VKK), is presented highlighting current theoretical research discourses. For this, a research paper is prepared and presented.
For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
Gallery managers, arts facilitators, art consultants/advisors, art educators, artists in the fine arts, artists in new media, artists in applied arts
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Minimum requirements | ||
Achievement level | ||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language |
APS | |
NSC/IEB | AS Level | |
5 |
C |
30 |
Should you be selected, you will be expected to achieve an APS of at least 28 in Grade 12 to retain admission.
The NBT is not applicable to this programme.
* Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.
Departmental selection for this programme involves a merit selection and a final selection, as well as the submission of a questionnaire and a portfolio of at least 20 recent works, which must be submitted to the Department of Visual Arts by 30 June. To ensure that the Department receives applications by 30 June, candidates are advised to complete and submit their online application on the UP Portal at least two weeks before the deadline. Candidates also need to book a provisional date for the final selection process by 30 June. The final selection process consists of an interview and selection tests. Detailed information about the selection process steps, including the portfolio requirements and the questionnaire, can be obtained at www.up.ac.za/visualarts. Candidates will be notified by email and/or SMS whether they qualify for the final selection process or not, before the final selection dates. The interview booking for qualifying candidates is automatically confirmed. The final selection process takes place during July. Approximately 100 applicants will be invited to take part in the final selection process. Candidates will be notified by mid-August of the result of the final selection. The UP online status of applicants will be updated accordingly in September.
4 years, full-time.
The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential. You will be entering a stimulating environment that will broaden your intellectual horizons and help you achieve personal and professional success through the best possible learning experience.
As the most diverse Faculty of the University of Pretoria, we offer an exciting and comprehensive range of programmes and discipline-based majors, including studies in languages, social sciences and visual and performing arts.
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