Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art is a graduate study path for artists and teachers who hold Fine Art degrees, or recognised advanced diplomas (HEQSF level 7) in the visual arts, and want to upgrade their academic status. It develops practical skills and conceptual thinking in fine art practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Michaelis School of Fine Art | Duration: 1 year full-time (120 NQF credits); part-time candidates must complete within two academic years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Students work within a studio of senior students and develop a practical proposal of their choice, culminating in a professional exhibition at the end of the year, accompanied by a visual catalogue with an introductory essay. A weekly reading group covers core readings and critical issues. The single core course is FIN5008W Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art (120 credits, NQF level 8).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is subject to submission and acceptance of a portfolio of recent creative work and the availability of appropriate teaching staff and studio space. The application deadline is 31 October each year; late applications may be considered at the discretion of the Head of School. Holders of Fine Art degrees or recognised advanced diplomas (HEQSF level 7) in the visual arts are the intended entrants.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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