Advanced Diploma in Art and Design

Purpose

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Art and Design is to empower students with advanced practical and critical thinking skills through multi-disciplinary projects and discipline-specific applications, to aid thinking and problem solving through art and design. The Advanced Diploma will equip graduates with the knowledge, values and attitudes needed to contribute to various design professions and related disciplines in order to address important pertinent issues through practice.

Curriculum

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Admission Requirements

The following minimum admission requirements must be met: A National Senior Certificate with requirements as outlined below or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee. A National Certificate (Vocational) would not be considered. Minimum APS: 23 with Mathematics or 24 with Mathematical Literacy, Language of teaching and learning: 4 Other recognised language: 4 Mathematics (Maths) only: 4 Mathematical Literacy: 5 Additional requirements after meeting minimum requirements: Entrance assessment and submission of a specified portfolio.

Selection Process

As part of the selection process, you are required to submit a digital portfolio comprising of the following components:

COMPONENT 1: COMPULSORY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

You are required to submit the following compulsory supporting documentation:

Detailed CV.

A certified copy of your final third year academic results.

A signed declaration acknowledging that the portfolio is your own work.

Include ID number or student number on all portfolio components

COMPONENT 2: MOTIVATION

Write a motivation (maximum 1 page explaining the following:

Why are you interested in studying the Advance Diploma.

What is your career trajectory and what do you want to achieve with this qualification.

Explain the type of designer that you are currently and how this qualification can contribute to your career trajectory.

COMPONENT 3: PORTFOLIO

Present a portfolio consisting of your third-year or last two (2) years of industry practice-based work. YOU MAY BE INVITED TO AN INTERVIEW IF REQUIRED.

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