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Bachelor of Arts in Product and Craft Design (Craft Design) at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Craft Design (Craft Design) NQF7 focuses on traditional and contemporary making practices. Learners explore materials, cultural contexts, and hands-on techniques to develop artefacts that merge heritage with innovation.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 3 Years, 360 Credits / Min 3 Years, Max 6 Years, 360 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Principles and Theory of Design for Product and Craft Design 1, Communication for Product and Craft Design 1, Technology and Professional Practice for Product and Craft Design 1, Critical Studies for Product and Craft Design 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Grade 12 | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NC(V) NQF4 with admission to a Bachelor's Degree with English with a minimum mark of 50%+ OR A Higher Certificate in Design: Graphic Design NQF5 with a minimum mark of 50% OR Foundation Programme (Design & Arts) with a minimum mark of 50% OR The equivalent combination of the above entrance requirements will be considered, on an individual basis.

ZAR 84,800 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing per year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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