Bachelor of Visual Arts at Nelson Mandela University

The Bachelor of Visual Arts begins with a generic first year of study. On successful completion of this year students apply for selection into either the Fine Art or the Design stream. The first-year programme provides a broad base of skills and competencies that includes visual literacy, creative problem solving, design skills, sound drafting skills, some technical and technological proficiency; the ability to work in an extended range of media, both traditional and non- traditional, and appropriate experience at developing concepts and realising these in both two- and three-dimensional form; the ability to function as part of a team and the ability to articulate concepts both visually and verbally.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

These streams are accessed from the second year of the BVA. They are: Fashion and Textiles Fine Art Graphic Design Photography The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 373 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Advertiser, Art Director, Ceramist, Fashion Designer, Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Textile Designer, Sculptor, Artist.

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