Advanced Diploma in Studio Art at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Studio Art (code AD_SAR, NQF 7, 120 SAQA credits) is a one-year, full-time programme offered at CUT's Bloemfontein campus, developing advanced studio practice and conceptual-development skills on top of a prior design/art diploma.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Design and Studio Art | Duration: 1 year full-time

What you will study

Advanced studio practice and conceptual development, requiring prior working knowledge of design software such as Rhino (or similar CAD software), InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; may include a research-methods component feeding into postgraduate study.

Career pathways

Professional Studio Artist, Visual Artist, Illustrator, Photographer, Printmaker, Creative Director, Art Director, Fashion Designer, Digital Designer, Social Design Practitioner, Community Arts Facilitator and Design Studio Founder.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Diploma in Design and Studio Art or an equivalent Art and Design qualification, plus advanced competence in design software (Rhino or similar CAD, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Applicants may be subject to a portfolio review or selection process.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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