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The document is the 2025 prospectus for the Faculty of Arts and Design, providing contact details, admission requirements, and program information. It outlines the qualifications offered, including diplomas and degrees across various departments, and specifies the criteria for admission based on different educational backgrounds. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of submitting required documents and adhering to application deadlines.
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2025

PROSPECTUS

PART 2

FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN

ISSN 0258-7343

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CONTACT DETAILS
At the time of publication, the contact details were as follows:

Admission enquiries
Tel: 012 382 5750/5780 E-mail address: [email protected]

Contact Centre
Tel: 086 1102 421/012 382 5533 E-mail address: [email protected]

Enquiries relating to fees:


The Chief Financial Officer
Private Bag X680
PRETORIA 0001
Tel: 086 1102 422/012 382 5505/4213

The Registrar
Private Bag X680
PRETORIA 0001
Tel: 012 382 5180

ARCADIA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 175 Nelson Mandela Drive
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA
Tel: 012 382 6377 GPS: (25°44’41.83”S 28°12’0.19”E)

ARTS CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 Cnr. Du Toit and Edmund Streets
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA
Tel: 012 382 6177 GPS: (25°44’26.16”S 28°11’45.99”E)

EMALAHLENI CAMPUS
The Campus Director
PO Box 3211 19 OR Tambo Street
EMALAHLENI 1035 EMALAHLENI
Tel: 012 382 3100/4/6 GPS: (25°52’44.40”S 29°14’09.89”E)

GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 2827, Zone 2, Botsi Street
PRETORIA 0001 GA-RANKUWA_
Tel: 012 382 0500/0840 GPS: (25°37’05.92”S 28°00’08.31”E)

MBOMBELA CAMPUS
The Campus Director
Private Bag X11312 Madiba Drive
MBOMBELA 1200 MBOMBELA
Tel: 012 382 3500/3621 GPS: (25°30’01.11”S 30°57’17.03”E)

POLOKWANE CAMPUS
The Campus Director
Private Bag X9496 Cnr. Market and Excelsior Streets
POLOKWANE 0700 POLOKWANE
Tel: 012 382 0700 GPS: (23°54’50.81”S 29°26’58.94”E)

PRETORIA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 Staatsartillerie Road
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA WEST
Tel: 012 382 5911 GPS: (25°43’53.55”S 28°09’40.38”E)

SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 2 Aubrey Matlala Road, Block K
PRETORIA 0001 SOSHANGUVE
Tel: 012 382 9000 GPS: (25°32’26.88”S 28°05’46.16”E)

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PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS
Students' Rules and Regulations Part 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Part 2
Faculty of Economics and Finance Part 3
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Part 4
Faculty of Humanities Part 5
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Part 6
Faculty of Management Sciences Part 7
Faculty of Science Part 8
Students’ Rules and Regulations: Student Fees Part 9

Please Note:
1. Although the information in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council
accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this publication. This Prospectus is valid for 2025 only.

2. Life Orientation and an achievement Level of 1 in a subject are not considered in the calculation of the
Admission Point Score (APS).

3. Prospective students will not be admitted to any qualification without prior evaluation.

4. The indicated non-refundable administration fee and certified copies the applicant's identity document,
Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate and all other relevant documents must accompany the
completed application form or online application.

5. The closing dates for admissions are available on the University's website.

6. A student must complete a qualification at the learning site where he/she was accepted and is registered.
A transfer between sites will only be allowed if the student follows the following process:

• A formal request must be submitted to the academic manager/Head of the Department on the current
learning site before the second Friday in May (to be considered for transfer in July of the same
year) or the second Friday in October (to be considered for a transfer in January of the following
year). The request must contain the reasons for the transfer.

• A committee will meet shortly after each of the closing dates for submissions to consider every
request on merit, keeping in mind the availability of space and the adherence to enrolment quotas
on respective learning sites. Students will be informed of the outcome.

Important:
TUT admission requirements for entry-level programmes adhere to national legislation and therefore the
following are required:

• Bachelor’s degrees: at least four subjects at performance level 4.

• Diplomas: at least four subjects at performance level 3.

Please verify specific and additional requirements per programme as indicated in the Prospectus.

ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE CAPACITY ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT


ENROLMENT PLAN (SEP)
Alternative and international qualifications (HIGSCE, IGCSE, NSSC A&O Level, IB Higher and Standard
Level, etc.) are dealt with in a specific manner:

• While there is a legal imperative to submit the certificate of equivalence (issued by SAQA or the CHE),
it is recommended that the application process be initiated while the application for the certificate is in
process.

• The Tshwane University of Technology cannot obtain this certificate on the applicant's behalf.

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CONVERSION OF ALTERNATIVE/EQUIVALENT RECOGNISED CERTIFICATES
The following table and accompanying information give an indication of how the University will evaluate the
various certificates that may be offered as equivalent to the National Senior Certificate (SA). Where possible,
the University will evaluate the listed qualifications as indicated. However, the University has the right to refer
any application to the formal application processes through the Senate.

IGCSE/GCSE/
APS NSC NC-V HIGCSE A-LEVEL IB-HL IB-SL SAT
NSSC O-LEVEL
Gr 11 Gr 12
10 A 7
9
8 B 6
Outstanding
7 7 (80 -100) competent 1 A C 5 7 80-100
(80-100%)
4-Highly
6 6 (70 -79) competent 2 B D 4 6 70-79
(70-79%)
3-Competent
5 5 (60-69) 3 C A E 3 5 60-69
(60-69%)
3-Competent
4 4 (50-59) D B 2 4 50-59
(50-59%)
Not yet
3 3 (40-49) Competent 4 E C 1 3 40-49
(40-49%)
2 2 (30-39) Not achieved F D/E 2 30-39
1 1 (0-29) (0-39%) G F/G 1 0-29

NSC National Senior Certificate


NC-V National Certificate (Vocational)
IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education
HIGCSE Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education
SAT Senior Academic Test/Senior Academic Proficiency Test
NSSC Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
O-LEVEL Ordinary level
A-LEVEL Advanced level
IB International Baccalaureate Schools (higher and standard levels)

Please Note:
As from March 2005, a minimum score of 1500 is needed for admission to a National Diploma, with a
subminimum of not less than 460 for Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. In accordance with HESA
requirements, a minimum score of 1600 is needed for admission to a degree, with a subminimum of not less
than 500 for Critical Reading and Mathematics and 550 for Writing. The percentiles on the SAT certificate can
be used to derive scores for Mathematics and English, as indicated in the table above. The student’s college
entrance certificate (such as the certificate issued by the ACE School of Tomorrow) or individual SAT subject
tests should be used for the scores of any other subjects required.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING, EQUIVALENCE AND STATUS


Candidates may also apply at the Office of the Registrar for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or for admis-
sion via the Senate’s discretionary route. The specific relevant documentation will be requested from these
applicants, and these cases will be handled on an individual basis. Information on the rules and the process
to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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CONTENTS

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE DEAN'S OFFICE..........................................................7

SECTION A: DEPARTMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS..................................................................................8

1. DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN STUDIES..............................................................................................8


1.1 DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.....................................................................8
1.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY...............................................10
1.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN........................................................................................12
1.4 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN......................................................................................................13
1.5 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN.....................................................................................................14

2. DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND STUDIO ARTS................................................................................16


2.1 DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS.........................................................................................16
2.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS.....................................................................19
2.3 DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE...........................................................20
2.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE.......................................23
2.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS...........................................................24
2.6 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN......................................................................................................25
2.7 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN.....................................................................................................27

3. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN .........................................................................................29


3.1 DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN....................................................................................................29
3.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN................................................................................32
3.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN........................................................................................33
3.4 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN......................................................................................................35
3.5 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN.....................................................................................................36

4. DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS.......................................................................................38


4.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC..................................................................................................38
4.2 DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS..................................................................................................40
4.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS.............................................................................48
4.4 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS...................................................................50
4.5 MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS (Structured).............................................................................52
4.6 MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS.................................................................................................54
4.7 DOCTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS.................................................................................................55

5. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION.............................................................................57


5.1 DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY...............................................................................57
5.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY..........................................................60
5.3 DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN...............................................................61
5.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN..........................................65
5.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN........................................................................................66
5.6 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN......................................................................................................68
5.7 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN.....................................................................................................69
5.8 DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION............................................................................70
5.9 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION.......................................................74
5.10 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION.............................................75
5.11 MASTER OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION............................................................................76
5.12 DOCTOR OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION...........................................................................77

SECTION B: MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)........................................................79


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FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN
At the time of publication, the information was as follows:

Executive Dean: Prof N Moodley-Diar - BA (Fine Art) (UKZN), MA (Art History) (Cum Laude)
(UKZN), UPGCE (Cum Laude) (UKZN), PhD (Art History) (UKZN), MBA
(Haaga-Helia)

Assistant Dean: Dr LA Orlandi - DMus (Performing Arts) (NWU), MBA (Haaga Helia
University of Applied Science, Finland)

Acting Executive Secretary: Mr O Legwase


Telephone number: 012 382 6132
E-mail address: [email protected]
Office: Building 5, Room G15, Arts Campus

Assistant Registrar: AE van Wyk


Office: Building 22, Room G120, Arts Campus

VISION

To be a competitive faculty of Arts and Design that nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural understanding.

MISSION

As a faculty of Arts and Design embedded in a university of technology, the mission is to contribute innovatively
to the socio-economic development of South Africa by –

• developing and stimulating the artistic potential and abilities of our students through relevant, recognised and
career-focused programmes in the visual, performing arts and cultural management and policy domains;

• engaging in research and innovation;

• encouraging and recognising artistic outputs;

• utilising and developing technology towards artistic expression; and

• contributing to culture-led social, economic and physical regeneration, thereby interacting with the relevant
community through the arts.

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SECTION A: DEPARTMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN STUDIES

1.1 DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY


Dip (Fashion Design and Technology) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPFD19
SAQA ID: 100951, CHE NUMBER: H16/14237/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

b. Assessment procedure(s):
Applicants with an APS of 20 or more will be invited to complete a practical selection project
and an interview. The APS will contribute 20% to the final admission score, the interview will
contribute 20% and the demonstration of skills will contribute 60%.

Aspects taken into consideration are: the applicant's ability/potential to communicate a variety
of clothing styles, interests, attitude, experience and achievements, and school results.

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Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. WIL in Fashion Design I and II (Work-Integrated Learning):


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DES105D Design Studies I (5) (25)


GAT105D Garment Technology I (5) (25)
HIF105D History of African Fashion (5) (14)
INI125D Information Literacy I (block (5) (2)
module)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)
PAT105D Pattern Technology I (5) (25)

FIRST SEMESTER

12P115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes
CPL115X Computer Literacy (5) (10)

SECOND SEMESTER

TEX115D Textiles I (5) (7)



TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DES206D Design Studies II (6) (25) Design Studies I


Garment Technology I
Pattern Technology I

Department of Design Studies 9


GAT206D Garment Technology II (6) (25) Design Studies I
Garment Technology I
Pattern Technology I
INH206D Inter-Cultural Fashion Trends II (6) (15) History of African Fashion
PAT206D Pattern Technology II (6) (25) Design Studies I
Garment Technology I
Pattern Technology I
TEX206D Textiles II (6) (10) Textiles I
WIF205D WIL in Fashion Design I (5) (20)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DES306D Design Studies III (6) (20) Design Studies II


Garment Technology II
Pattern Technology II
EDS315D Entrepreneurship I (first-semester (5) (10)
module)
GAT306D Garment Technology III (6) (20) Design Studies II
Garment Technology II
Pattern Technology II
PAT306D Pattern Technology III (6) (20) Design Studies II
Garment Technology II
Pattern Technology II
PRP305D Professional Practice in Fashion (5) (10)
Design I
WIF306D WIL in Fashion Design II (6) (40) WIL in Fashion Design I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

1.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY


AdvDip (Fashion Design and Technology) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADFD20
SAQA ID: 103063, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E101CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Fashion, or a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology, or a relevant
bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work.
Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the portfolio, the marks obtained in the
previous qualification and/or work experience.

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Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

APP107V Applied Theory and Practice (7) (20)


APP117R Applied Theory and Practice (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
COT107V Construction Technology (7) (40)
COT117R Construction Technology (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
FAP107V Fashion Design Practice (7) (40)
FAP117R Fashion Design Practice (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RED107V Research Methods in Design (7) (20)
RED117R Research Methods in Design (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

Department of Design Studies 11


1.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN
PGDip (Design) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDDE21
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: PDFD21)
SAQA ID: 111176, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E145CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma in Fashion, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Fashion, or a relevant
bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 120 credits.
Preference will be given to applicants with an average of 60% or more.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their work,
the previous qualification obtained and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes. Online classes are also offered as determined by the Head of the Department.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

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CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Postgraduate Diploma in Design differ between departments. Please refer to
the contents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

ATTENDANCE
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DPJ108G Design Project (8) (20)


DPJ118R Design Project (re-registration, (8) (0)
see paragraph h)
DRM108G Research Methods in Design II (8) (20)
FAP108G Fashion Design Practice (8) (30)
FAP118R Fashion Design Practice (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
FDY108G Fashion Design Technology (8) (30)
FDY118R Fashion Design Technology (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
TDU108G Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (20)
TDU118R Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

1.4 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN


MArt and Design - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDDG20
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: MDFD20)
SAQA ID: 96904, CHE NUMBER: H16/10738/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

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c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Master of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Specialisation code MDFD20 (Fashion Design and Technology) is offered by this Department:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DFD109M Dissertation: Fashion Design and (9) (180)


Technology
DFD109R Dissertation: Fashion Design and (9) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
DFD119R Dissertation: Fashion Design and (9) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

1.5 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN


DArt and Design - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDDG20
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: DDFD20)
SAQA ID: 96875, CHE NUMBER: H16/10739/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A relevant magister technologiae, or a master’s degree in a relevant field of study, or
a Master of Art and Design in a relevant field of study. Candidates should possess adequate
professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Doctor of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Specialisation code DDFD20 (Fashion Design and Technology) is offered by this Department:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

FD1010O Thesis: Fashion Design and (10) (360)


Technology
FD1010R Thesis: Fashion Design and (10) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
FD1110R Thesis: Fashion Design and (10) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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2. DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND STUDIO ARTS

2.1 DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS


Dip (Fine and Applied Arts) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPFA19
SAQA ID: 97840, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E028CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation),
and 50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

b. Assessment procedure(s):
Applicants who apply before the closing of applications and who meet the minimum criteria
will be invited to submit a portfolio for evaluation, and to complete a questionnaire. The APS
will contribute 20% to the final admission score, the questionnaire will contribute 30% and the
portfolio will contribute 50%.

Aspects taken into consideration are: the applicant's potential to complete the programme
successfully; creativity; two-dimensional and three-dimensional skills; design ability; drawing
skills; sense of colour; and general potential and craftsmanship.

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Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. WIL I and II (Work-Integrated Learning):


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DRW105D Drawing I (5) (20)


DST105D Design Studies I (Surface Design, (5) (18)
Fibre Arts)
INI125D Information Literacy I (block (5) (2)
module)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)
THA105D 3D Arts I (Sculpture, Glass, (5) (24)
Ceramics)
TWA105D 2D Arts I (Painting, Printmaking) (5) (18)
VTH105D Visual Theory I (5) (16)

FIRST SEMESTER

12A115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes I

SECOND SEMESTER

1PI115X Computer Literacy I (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DRW206D Drawing II (6) (18) Drawing I


VTH206D Visual Theory II: Africa in Context (6) (18) Visual Theory I

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WFA205D WIL I (5) (30)

FIRST SEMESTER

DDE215D Digital Design I (5) (7)

SECOND SEMESTER

PFP215D Professional Practice I (5) (7)

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

CER206D Ceramics II (6) (20) 3D Arts I (Sculpture, Glass,


Ceramics)
FBA206D Fibre Arts II (6) (20) Design Studies I (Surface Design,
Fibre Arts)
GLS206D Glass II (6) (20) 3D Arts I (Sculpture, Glass,
Ceramics)
PNT206D Painting II (6) (20) 2D Arts I (Painting, Printmaking)
PRT206D Printmaking II (6) (20) 2D Arts I (Painting, Printmaking)
SCL206D Sculpture II (6) (20) 3D Arts I (Sculpture, Glass,
Ceramics)
SRD206D Surface Design II (6) (20) Design Studies I (Surface Design,
Fibre Arts)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DRW306D Drawing III (6) (16) Drawing II


VTH306D Visual Theory III (6) (16) Visual Theory II: Africa in Context
WFA306D WIL II (6) (30) WIL I

FIRST SEMESTER

EPS315D Entrepreneurship I (5) (10)

SECOND SEMESTER

DDE316D Digital Design II (6) (6) Digital Design I


PFP316D Professional Practice II (6) (6) Professional Practice I

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

CER306D Ceramics III (6) (18) Ceramics II


FBA306D Fibre Arts III (6) (18) Fibre Arts II
GLS306D Glass III (6) (18) Glass II
PNT306D Painting III (6) (18) Painting II
PRT306D Printmaking III (6) (18) Printmaking II
SCL306D Sculpture III (6) (18) Sculpture II
SRD306D Surface Design III (6) (18) Surface Design II

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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2.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS
AdvDip (Fine and Applied Arts) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADFA20
SAQA ID: 108858, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E103CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Fine and Applied Arts, or a National Diploma: Textile Design and Tech-
nology, or a Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, or a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equiva-
lent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the portfolio,
the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

FPC107V Fine and Applied Art Practice (7) (55)

Department of Fine and Studio Arts 19


FPC117R Fine and Applied Art Practice (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RFA107V Research Methods in Fine and (7) (20)
Applied Arts
RFA117R Research Methods in Fine and (7) (0)
Applied Arts (re-registration, see
paragraph h)
PPD107V Professional Profile Development (7) (10)
PPD117R Professional Profile Development (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
PPR107V Professional Practice in the Arts (7) (20)
PPR117R Professional Practice in the Arts (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
VTH107V Visual Theory (7) (15)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

2.3 DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE


Dip (Jewellery Design and Manufacture) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPJD19
SAQA ID: 100950, CHE NUMBER: H16/14236/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation),
and 50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 27.

b. Assessment procedure(s):
Applicants who apply before the closing of applications and who meet the minimum criteria
will be invited to submit a portfolio for evaluation, to attend a practical selection process, and
to complete a questionnaire. The portfolio will contribute 35%, an interview based upon a
questionnaire answered by the candidate, 30%, and the completion of the basic skills demonstra-
tion, 35% to the selection score.

Aspects taken into consideration are: the applicant's potential to complete the programme
successfully; creativity; two-dimensional and three-dimensional skills; ability to demonstrate
basic skill sets in working with materials; design ability; drawing skills; sense of colour, and
general potential and craftsmanship.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. WIL in Jewellery Design I and II (Work-Integrated Learning):


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certificate as per SAQA ID: 100950.
(The deviations were approved by the Senate meeting of June 2024.)

FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

HAW105D Jewellery History Africa and the (5) (20)


World I
INI125D Information Literacy I (block (5) (2)
module)
JDE105D Jewellery Design I (5) (26)
JTP105D Jewellery Techniques I (5) (32)
JWR105D Jewellery Rendering I (5) (18)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)

Department of Fine and Studio Arts 21


FIRST SEMESTER

12P115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes
CPL115X Computer Literacy (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

HAW206D Jewellery History Africa and the (6) (18) Jewellery History Africa and the
World II World I
JDE206D Jewellery Design II (6) (28) Jewellery Design I
JTP206D Jewellery Techniques II (6) (30) Jewellery Techniques I
JWR206D Jewellery Rendering II (6) (19) Jewellery Rendering I
WJD206D WIL in Jewellery Design I (6) (25) Jewellery Design I
Jewellery Rendering I
Jewellery Techniques I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

EJE315D Entrepreneurship I (second- (5) (10)


semester module)
JDE306D Jewellery Design III (6) (21) Jewellery Design II
JTP306D Jewellery Techniques III (6) (23) Jewellery Techniques II
JWH306D Jewellery History III (6) (17) Jewellery History Africa and the
World II
JWR306D Jewellery Rendering III (6) (14) Jewellery Rendering II
WJD306D WIL in Jewellery Design II: (6) (27) Jewellery Design I
Part A Jewellery Rendering I
Jewellery Techniques II
WIL in Jewellery Design I
WJD316D WIL in Jewellery Design II: (6) (8) Jewellery Design I
Part B (first- or second semester Jewellery Rendering I
module) Jewellery Techniques II
WIL in Jewellery Design I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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2.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
AdvDip (Jewellery Design and Manufacture) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADJD20
SAQA ID: 109013, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E104CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma or a Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture, or a relevant
bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the portfolio,
the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

ATTENDANCE
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

AJP107V Advanced Jewellery Practice (7) (50)


AJP117R Advanced Jewellery Practice (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

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AJT107V Advanced Jewellery Theory (7) (20)
PJP107V Professional Jewellery (7) (30)
Practice
PJP117R Professional Jewellery (7) (0)
Practice (re-registration, see
paragraph h)
RPA107V Research Methods in Fine and (7) (20)
Applied Arts
RPA117R Research Methods in Fine and (7) (0)
Applied Arts (re-registration, see
paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

2.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS


PGDip (Fine and Applied Arts) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDFA21
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: PDFS21 / PDJD21)
SAQA ID: 109775, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E176CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma, or a Bachelor's degree, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae degree in
Fine and Applied Arts or Jewellery Design and Manufacture, or an equivalent qualification at
NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 120 credits. Preference will be given to applicants with an
average of 60% or more for the final year.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their work,
the previous qualification obtained and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

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g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
Students should register for all core modules and choose one discipline in which to specialise. Re-registration
modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Core and fundamental modules:

RFA108G Research Methods in Fine and (8) (30)


Applied Arts II
RFA118R Research Methods in Fine and (8) (0)
Applied Arts II (re-registration, see
paragraph h)
VTH108G Visual Theory II (8) (30)

plus all modules from one of the following discipline streams:

Fine and Applied Arts (PDFS21)


FAS108G Fine and Applied Arts Studio (8) (60)
Practice
FAS118R Fine and Applied Arts Studio (8) (0)
Practice (re-registration, see
paragraph h)

Jewellery Design and Manufacture (PDJD21)


JSP108G Jewellery Studio Practice (8) (60)
JSP118R Jewellery Studio Practice (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

2.6 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN


MArt and Design - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDDG20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: MDFA20 / MDJD20)
SAQA ID: 96904, CHE NUMBER: H16/10738/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Department of Fine and Studio Arts 25


Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Master of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Students register for one of the following specialisation codes:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Fine and Applied Arts (MDFA20)


DFA109M Dissertation: Fine and Applied (9) (180)
Arts
DFA109R Dissertation: Fine and Applied (9) (0)
Arts (re-registration)
DFA119R Dissertation: Fine and Applied (9) (0)
Arts (re-registration) (semester
module)

Jewellery Design and Manufacture (MDJD20)


DJD109M Dissertation: Jewellery Design (9) (180)
and Manufacture
DJD109R Dissertation: Jewellery Design (9) (0)
and Manufacture (re-registration)
DJD119R Dissertation: Jewellery Design (9) (0)
and Manufacture (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

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2.7 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN
DArt and Design - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDDG20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DDFA20 / DDJD20)
SAQA ID: 96875, CHE NUMBER: H16/10739/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A relevant magister technologiae, or a master’s degree in a relevant field of study, or
a Master of Art and Design in a relevant field of study. Candidates should possess adequate
professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Doctor of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Students register for one of the following specialisation codes:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Fine and Applied Arts (DDFA20)


FA1010O Thesis: Fine and Applied Arts (10) (360)
FA1010R Thesis: Fine and Applied Arts (10) (0)
(re-registration)

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FA1110R Thesis: Fine and Applied Arts (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

Jewellery Design and Manufacture (DDJD20)


JD1010O Thesis: Jewellery Design and (10) (360)
Manufacture
JD1010R Thesis: Jewellery Design and (10) (0)
Manufacture (re-registration)
JD1110R Thesis: Jewellery Design and (10) (0)
Manufacture (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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3. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN

3.1 DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN


Dip (Interior Design) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPID20
SAQA ID: 100991, CHE NUMBER: H16/14265/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirements and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Recommended subject(s):
Civil Technology, Design Studies, Technical Drawing, and Visual Arts.

Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Recommended subject(s):
Civil Technology, Design Studies, Engineering Graphics and Design, and Visual Arts.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma,
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

b. Assessment procedure(s):
After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants will sit for an additional assess-
ment arranged with the Department of Interior Design. The purpose of the assessment is to select
those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Interior Design. The
University reserves the right to select the best candidates for this programme. Applicants should
contact the Department of Interior Design for information on the assessment.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Work-Integrated Learning I and II:


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

BDP105D Building Practice I (5) (26)


DGD105D Digital Design I (5) (21)
DPS105D Design Principles I (5) (12)
IDS105D Interior Design I (5) (32)
INI125D Information Literacy I (5) (2)
(block module)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)

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FIRST SEMESTER

22A115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes I
AID115D African Interior Design I (5) (5)
CPI115X Computer Literacy I (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

BDP206D Building Practice II (6) (30) Building Practice I
Design Principles I
Digital Design I
Interior Design I
DGD206D Digital Design II (6) (20) Building Practice I
Design Principles I
Digital Design I
Interior Design I
IDH206D Interior Design Techniques II (6) (15) Building Practice I
Design Principles I
Digital Design I
Interior Design I
IDS206D Interior Design II (6) (30) Building Practice I
Design Principles I
Digital Design I
Interior Design I
WID206D Work-Integrated Learning I (6) (20)

FIRST SEMESTER

AID216D African Interior Design II (6) (5) African Interior Design I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

BDP306D Building Practice III (6) (20) Building Practice II
Digital Design II
Interior Design II
Interior Design Techniques II
DGD306D Digital Design III (6) (10) Building Practice II
Digital Design II
Interior Design II
Interior Design Techniques II
DSP306D Interior Design Presentation (6) (10) Building Practice II
Techniques III Digital Design II
Interior Design II
Interior Design Techniques II
IDS306D Interior Design III (6) (30) Building Practice II
Digital Design II
Interior Design II
Interior Design Techniques II
WID306D Work-Integrated Learning II (6) (40) Work-Integrated Learning I

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SECOND SEMESTER

EID315D Entrepreneurship I (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

3.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN


AdvDip (Interior Design) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADID20
SAQA ID: 109981, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E139/CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma or a Diploma in Interior Design, or a relevant bachelor's degree, or an
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students are also required to include the area of specialisation as
part of their portfolio (see elective modules below). Students will be evaluated based on the
quality of the portfolio, the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

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CURRICULUM
YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DGD107V Digital Design IV (7) (10)


DGD117R Digital Design IV (re-registration (7) (0)
see paragraph h)
IDR107V Interior Design Practice IV (7) (30)
IDR117R Interior Design Practice IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
IDS107V Interior Design IV (7) (50)
IDS117R Interior Design IV (re-registration, (7) (0)
see paragraph h)
RDE107V Research Methods in Design I (7) (20)
RDE117R Research Methods in Design I (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

plus one of the following electives. The offering of a specific elective is subject to
sufficient capacity.

CCD107V Compact Design IV (7) (10)


CCD117R Compact Design IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
EIS107V Eco Interiors and Sustainable (7) (10)
Design IV
EIS117R Eco Interiors and Sustainable (7) (0)
Design IV (re-registration, see
paragraph h)
HCD107V Healthcare Design IV (7) (10)
HCD117R Healthcare Design IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
SIT107V Smart and Integrated Technology (7) (10)
Design IV
SIT117R Smart and Integrated Technology (7) (0)
Design IV (re-registration, see
paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

3.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN


PGDip (Design) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDDE21
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: PDID21)
SAQA ID: 111176, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E145CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma in Interior Design, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Interior Design,
or a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with a minimum
of 120 credits. Preference will be given to applicants with an average of 60% or more.

Department of Interior Design 33


Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their work,
the previous qualification obtained and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes. Online classes are also offered as determined by the Head of the Department.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Postgraduate Diploma in Design differ between departments. Please refer to
the contents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme..

YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DPJ108G Design Project (8) (20)


DPJ118R Design Project (re-registration, (8) (0)
see paragraph h)
DRM108G Research Methods in Design II (8) (20)
IDR108G Interior Design Practice (8) (30)
IDR118R Interior Design Practice (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
IDT108G Interior Design Technology (8) (30)
IDT118R Interior Design Technology (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
TDU108G Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (20)
TDU118R Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

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3.4 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN
MArt and Design - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDDG20
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: MDID20)
SAQA ID: 96904, CHE NUMBER: H16/10738/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Master of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Specialisation code MDID20 (Interior Design) is offered by this Department:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DID109M Dissertation: Interior Design (9) (180)


DID109R Dissertation: Interior Design (9) (0)
(re-registration)

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DID119R Dissertation: Interior Design (9) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

3.5 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN


DArt and Design - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDDG20
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: DDID20)
SAQA ID: 96875, CHE NUMBER: H16/10739/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A relevant magister technologiae, or a master’s degree in a relevant field of study, or
a Master of Art and Design in a relevant field of study. Candidates should possess adequate
professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Doctor of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Specialisation code DDID20 (Interior Design) is offered by this Department:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT


ID1010O Thesis: Interior Design (10) (360)
ID1010R Thesis: Interior Design (10) (0)
(re-registration)
ID1110R Thesis: Interior Design (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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4. DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS

4.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC


HCert (Music) - NQF Level 5 (120 credits)
Qualification code: HCMU20
SAQA ID: 110420, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E117CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least an E symbol at Higher Grade
or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English.

Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed according to a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 18.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree, or a diploma, or a higher certificate
endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English
(home language or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 18 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree, or a diploma, or
a higher certificate endorsement, with at least 40% for English (first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 18 (excluding Life Orientation).

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b. Assessment procedure(s):
Admission is subject to an evaluation. Applicants who comply with the minimum requirements
will be required to -
• Perform an audition (either vocal or on their instrument of choice); and
• Attend an interview.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

ATTENDANCE
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

ATR105C Aural Training (5) (10)


FTM105C Foundational Theory and (5) (20)
Music Notation
GLW105C Group Laboratory Work (5) (20)
PMC105C Practical Music (5) (40)

FIRST SEMESTER

BAE115C Basic Academic English (5) (10)
ETI115C Elementary Theory of (5) (10)
Instrument

SECOND SEMESTER

Any two of the following electives:

EDA115C Elementary Development of (5) (5)


Music Through the Ages
JZI115C Jazz Improvisation (5) (5)
PMS115C Practical Music - Alternative (5) (5)
Practical Study

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

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4.2 DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS
Dip (Performing Arts) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPPE20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DPDC20 / DPMU20 / DPTD20 / DPTT20/ DPMV20
DPMV20)
SAQA ID: 112489, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E067CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH NATIONAL N DIPLOMA AS PUBLISHED IN NATED 191: N4/
N5/N6 (NQF-LEVEL 5):

A National N Diploma (Nated 191: N4/N5/N6) in Music or Theatre or Performing Arts at NQF
Level 5, with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and at least 50% (APS of 4) per subject.

Applicants will be exempted from subjects at NQF Level 5 on the grounds of N4/N5/N6
subjects passed at 50% per subject.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICA-


TION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:

A Higher Certificate in Music or an equivalent qualification on NQF Level 5. Exemption might


be granted for equivalent National Higher Certificate in Music modules.

b. Assessment procedure(s):
The Diploma in Performing Arts has four discipline elective streams: Dance; Music; Technical
Theatre and Design and Theatre Arts and Performance. Applicants will be required to stipulate
for which discipline elective stream they are applying. In order to be successfully accepted for
the selected discipline stream elective, students will be required to fulfil the following relevant
assessment process:

Dance (DPDC20):
Applicants will be invited to attend an audition during which they must present the following:
- participate in a dance class (demonstrating multiple techniques); and
- present a solo in preferred technique.

Jazz Music (DPMU20):


Applicants will be invited to attend an audition during which they must present the following:
- an interview;
- music proficiency test; and
- practical individual audition demonstrating a musical instrument and playing a prescribed
piece of an own choice.

Opera (DPMV20):
Applicants will be invited to attend an audition during which they must present the following:
- an interview;
- singing; and
- perform two opera classical songs/arias (any language).

Theatre Arts and Design:


Applicants apply and register for any one of the following disciplines:

Technical Theatre and Design (DPTT20):


Applicants will be invited for an interview. Selected applicants must participate in the following:
- creativity assessment; and
- demonstration of technical skills test (includes both theory and practical).

Theatre Arts and Performance (DPTD20):


Applicants will be invited to attend an audition. Selected applicants must present the following:
- perform a prescribed text; and
- perform an own choice extract - comprising either acting, or singing and dance.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

Department of Performing Arts 41


c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. WIL Production I and II (Work-Integrated Learning):


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR
Students should register for all core and fundamental modules and choose one discipline in which to
specialise.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

CORE AND FUNDAMENTAL MODULES:

AFP105D African Performance Studies I (5) (15)


INF125D Information Literacy (block (5) (3)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)

First semester

CPL115X Computer Literacy (5) (10)


SST115D Stage and Studio Technology I (5) (10)
THM115D Theatre Making (5) (10)

Second semester

22P115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes
ACR115D Analysis and Criticism I (5) (10)

plus all modules from one of the following discipline streams:

DANCE DISCIPLINE (DPDC20)

ACO105D Anatomy and Conditioning (5) (10)


ADA115D African Dance I (first-semester (5) (10)
module)
DCS105D Dance Studies I (5) (15)
DTQ105D Introduction to Dance Techniques (5) (15)

JAZZ MUSIC DISCIPLINE (DPMU20)

ECS105D Ensemble and Choral Studies (5) (10)

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PIV105D Performance Instrument and (5) (10)
Voice

First semester

MCT115D Music Theory I (5) (10)


MHI115D Music History I (5) (10)

Second semester

AMU115D African Music I (5) (10)

OPERA DISCIPLINE (DPMV20)

ECS105D Ensemble and Choral Studies (5) (10)


PIV105D Performance Instrument and (5) (10)
Voice

First semester

MCT115D Music Theory I (5) (10)


MHI115D Music History I (5) (10)

Second semester

AMU115D African Music I (5) (10)

TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (DPTT20)

AEM105D Acting and Embodiment (5) (15)


Techniques
SCE105D Scenography (5) (15)

First semester

ADT115D African Drama and Theatre I (5) (10)

Second semester

IMT115D Introduction to Musical Theatre (5) (10)

THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (DPTD20)

AEM105D Acting and Embodiment (5) (15)


Techniques
SCE105D Scenography (5) (15)

First semester

ADT115D African Drama and Theatre I (5) (10)

Second semester

IMT115D Introduction to Musical Theatre (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

Department of Performing Arts 43


SECOND YEAR
Students should register for all core and fundamental modules and choose one discipline in which to
specialise.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

CORE AND FUNDAMENTAL MODULES:

AFP206D African Performance Studies II (6) (25) African Performance Studies I


CRI205D Creative Industries I (5) (20)
SST206D Stage and Studio Technology II (6) (15) Stage and Studio Technology I

plus one of the following discipline streams:

DANCE DISCIPLINE (DPDC20)

WDC205D WIL: Production I (5) (10) Introduction to Dance Techniques

First semester

ADA216D African Dance II (6) (10) African Dance I


DCS216D Dance Studies II (6) (5) Dance Studies I

Second semester

STU215D Studio Practice I (5) (5) Dance Studies I


Theatre Making

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

BDT205D Ballet Dance Techniques I (5) (15) Introduction to Dance Techniques


CDT205D Contemporary Dance (5) (15) Introduction to Dance Techniques
Techniques I
JDT205D Jazz Dance Techniques I (5) (15) Introduction to Dance Techniques
PDT205D Popular Dance Techniques I (5) (15) Introduction to Dance Techniques
TDT205D Tap Dance Techniques I (5) (15) Introduction to Dance Techniques

JAZZ MUSIC DISCIPLINE (DPMU20)

JCA205D Jazz Studies: Composition, (5) (15) Performance Instrument and


Arranging and Music Technology I Voice
JPP205D Jazz and Pop Performance I (5) (15) Performance Instrument and
Voice
WMU205D WIL: Production I (5) (10) Ensemble and Choral Studies
Performance Instrument and
Voice

First semester

MCT216D Music Theory II (6) (5) Music Theory I


MHI216D Music History II (6) (5) Music History I

Second semester

AMU216D African Music II (6) (10) African Music I

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OPERA DISCIPLINE (DPMV20)

WMU205D WIL: Production I (5) (10) Ensemble and Choral Studies


Performance Instrument and
Voice

First semester

MCT216D Music Theory II (6) (5) Music Theory I


MHI216D Music History II (6) (5) Music History I

Second semester

AMU216D African Music II (6) (10) African Music I

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

CSC205D Choral Studies and (5) (15) Ensemble and Choral Studies
Conducting I
PMU205D Practical Musicianship I (5) (15) Performance Instrument and
Voice
VOP205D Voice and Opera I (5) (15) Performance Instrument and
Voice

TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (DPTT20)

WTD205D WIL: Production I (5) (10) Acting and Embodiment


Techniques

First semester

ADT216D African Drama and Theatre II (6) (10) African Drama and Theatre I
THI215D Theatre History I (5) (5) African Performance Studies I

Second semester

DLC215D Dramatic Literature and (5) (5) Analysis and Criticism I


Criticism I

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

CSU205D Costume I (5) (15) Scenography


DMT205D Design and Management I (5) (15) Scenography
LGH205D Lighting I (5) (15) Scenography
MUP205D Make-up I (5) (15) Scenography
PRO205D Properties I (5) (15) Scenography
SAR205D Scenic Art I (5) (15) Scenography
SOU205D Sound I (5) (15) Scenography

THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (DPTD20)

WTD205D WIL: Production I (5) (10) Acting and Embodiment


Techniques

First semester

ADT216D African Drama and Theatre II (6) (10) African Drama and Theatre I
THI215D Theatre History I (5) (5) African Performance Studies I

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Second semester

DLC215D Dramatic Literature and (5) (5) Analysis and Criticism I


Criticism I

plus two of the following electives (year modules):

ACT205D Acting I (5) (15) Acting and Embodiment


Techniques
APT205D Applied Theatre I (5) (15) Theatre Making
DIR205D Directing I (5) (15) Acting and Embodiment
Techniques
Theatre Making
MUT205D Musical Theatre I (5) (15) Introduction to Musical Theatre
MVM205D Multilingual Voice and Media I (5) (15) Acting and Embodiment
Techniques
PTH205D Physical Theatre I (5) (15) Acting and Embodiment
Techniques
SWT205D Scriptwriting I (5) (15) African Performance Studies I
Analysis and Criticism I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
Students should register for all core and fundamental modules and choose one discipline in which to
specialise.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S) S)

CORE AND FUNDAMENTAL MODULES:

ACR306D Analysis and Criticism II (6) (20) Analysis and Criticism I


AFP306D African Performance Studies III (6) (20) African Performance Studies II
CRI306D Creative Industries II (6) (15) Creative Industries I
MDP306D Multi-Disciplinary Professional (6) (20) WIL: Production I
Practice

plus one of the following electives (year modules):

DANCE DISCIPLINE (DPDC20)

ADA316D African Dance III (first-semester (6) (10) African Dance II


module)
DCS306D Dance Studies III (6) (10) Dance Studies II
WDC306D WIL: Production II (6) (10) WIL: Production I

plus one of the following electives (year modules):

BDT306D Ballet Dance Techniques II (6) (15) Ballet Dance Techniques I


CDT306D Contemporary Dance (6) (15) Contemporary Dance Techniques I
Techniques II
JDT306D Jazz Dance Techniques II (6) (15) Jazz Dance Techniques I
PDT306D Popular Dance Techniques II (6) (15) Popular Dance Techniques I
STU306D Studio Practice II (6) (15) Studio Practice I
TDT306D Tap Dance Techniques II (6) (15) Tap Dance Techniques I

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JAZZ MUSIC DISCIPLINE (DPMU20)

JZZ306D Jazz Studies II (6) (15) Jazz Studies: Composition,


Arranging and Music Technology
WMU306D WIL: Production II (6) (10) WIL: Production I

First semester

MCT316D Music Theory III (6) (5) Music Theory II


MHI316D Music History III (6) (5) Music History II

Second semester

AMU316D African Music III (6) (10) African Music II

OPERA DISCIPLINE (DPMV20)

WMU306D WIL: Production II (6) (10) WIL: Production I

First semester

MCT316D Music Theory III (6) (5) Music Theory II


MHI316D Music History III (6) (5) Music History II

Second semester

AMU316D African Music III (6) (10) African Music II

plus one of the following electives (year modules):

CSC306D Choral Studies and Conducting II (6) (15) Choral Studies and
Conducting I
VPM306D Voice and Practical (6) (15) Voice and Opera I
Musicianship II

TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (DPTT20)

WTD306D WIL: Production II (6) (10) WIL: Production I

First semester

ADT316D African Drama and Theatre III (6) (10) African Drama and Theatre II
THI316D Theatre History II (6) (5) Theatre History I

Second semester

DLC316D Dramatic Literature and (6) (5) Dramatic Literature and


Criticism II Criticism I

plus one of the following electives (year modules):

CSU306D Costume II (6) (15) Costume I


DMT306D Design and Management II (6) (15) Design and Management I
LGH306D Lighting II (6) (15) Lighting I
MUP306D Make-up II (6) (15) Make-up I
PRO306D Properties II (6) (15) Properties I
SAR306D Scenic Art II (6) (15) Scenic Art I
SOU306D Sound II (6) (15) Sound I

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THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (DPTD20)

WTD306D WIL: Production II (6) (10) WIL: Production I

First semester

ADT316D African Drama and Theatre III (6) (10) African Drama and Theatre II
THI316D Theatre History II (6) (5) Theatre History I

Second semester

DLC316D Dramatic Literature and (6) (5) Dramatic Literature and


Criticism II Criticism I

plus one of the following electives (year modules):

ACT306D Acting II (6) (15) Acting I


APT306D Applied Theatre II (6) (15) Applied Theatre I
DIR306D Directing II (6) (15) Directing I
MUT306D Musical Theatre II (6) (15) Musical Theatre I
MVM306D Multilingual Voice and Media II (6) (15) Multilingual Voice and Media I
PTH306D Physical Theatre II (6) (15) Physical Theatre I
SWT306D Scriptwriting II (6) (15) Scriptwriting I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

4.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS


AdvDip (Performing Arts) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADPE20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: ADDC20 / ADMU20 / ADTD20 / ADTT20)
SAQA ID: 110859, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E169CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
Any relevant national diploma, or diploma, or bachelor's degree majoring in either Drama,
Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts Technology, or Vocal Art, or an equivalent
qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Applicants will be invited for an interview and/or an audition. The Advanced Diploma in Per-
forming Arts has four discipline elective streams: Dance (ADDC20); Music (ADMU20); Tech-
nical Theatre and Design (ADTT20); and Theatre Arts and Performance (ADTD20). Applicants
will be required to stipulate for which discipline elective stream they are applying for, and it
should build up from the previous qualification received.

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Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

ATTENDANCE
Students should register for all core and fundamental modules and choose one discipline in which to
specialise.

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

CORE AND FUNDAMENTAL MODULES:

CRI107V Creative Industries III (7) (20)


MDP117V Multi-Disciplinary Professional (7) (20)
Practice II (first- or second-
semester module)
RMF107V Research Methods: (7) (20)
Fundamentals I

plus one of the following discipline streams:

DANCE DISCIPLINE (ADDC20)

WDC107V WIL: Production III (Dance) (7) (30)

plus one of the following electives:

CSO107V Choreography and Studio (7) (30)


Practice III
PDQ107V Performance and Dance (7) (30)
Techniques III

MUSIC DISCIPLINE (ADMU20)

WMU107V WIL: Production III (Music) (7) (30)

plus one of the following electives:

CSC107V Choral Studies and Conducting III (7) (30)


JZZ107V Jazz Studies III (7) (30)
VPM107V Voice and Practical (7) (30)
Musicianship III

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TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (ADTT20)

WTD107V WIL: Production III (Theatre Arts (7) (30)


and Design)

plus one of the following electives:

TCX107V Theatre Technique: Construction (7) (30)


and Execution III
TDI107V Theatre Design and (7) (30)
Implementation III

THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (ADTD20)

WTD107V WIL: Production III (Theatre Arts (7) (30)


and Design)

plus one of the following electives:

ACQ107V Acting Techniques III (7) (30)


ADD107V Advanced Directing III (7) (30)
APM107V Applied Physical Theatre (7) (30)
Making III
ASW107V Advanced Scriptwriting III (7) (30)
AVO107V Applied Voice and Media (7) (30)
Performance III
MUT107V Musical Theatre III (7) (30)
TCE107V Theatre for Community (7) (30)
Engagement III

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

4.4 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS


PGDip (Performing Arts) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDPE21
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: PDDC21 / PDMU21 / PDTD21 / PDTT21)
SAQA ID: 110956, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E170CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A relevant advanced diploma, or a bachelor's degree, or baccalaureus technologiae degree,
or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 (with 120 credits). Preference will be given to
applicants with an average of 60% or more for the final year.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Applicants will be invited for an interview and/or an audition.
The programme has four discipline elective streams: Dance (PDDC21); Music (PDMU21);
Technical Theatre and Design (PDTT21); and Theatre Arts and Performance (PDTD21).
Applicants will be required to stipulate which discipline elective stream they are applying for,
and it should build up from the previous qualification received.

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Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

ATTENDANCE
Students should register for all core and fundamental modules and choose one discipline in which to
specialise.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

CORE AND FUNDAMENTAL MODULES:

CLN118G Critical Analysis (first- or second- (8) (20)


semester module)
MDJ108G Multi-Disciplinary Professional (8) (20)
Practice: Project III
RMV108G Research Methods: Advanced II (8) (20)
WPE108G WIL: Production IV (8) (30)

plus one module from any one of the following discipline streams:

DANCE DISCIPLINE (PDDC21)

CSO108G Choreography and Studio (8) (30)


Practice IV
PDQ108G Performance and Dance (8) (30)
Techniques IV

MUSIC DISCIPLINE (PDMU21)

CSC108G Choral Studies and Conducting IV (8) (30)


JZZ108G Jazz Studies IV (8) (30)
VPM108G Voice and Practical (8) (30)
Musicianship IV

TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (PDTT21)

TCX108G Theatre Technique: Construction (8) (30)


and Execution IV

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TDI108G Theatre Design and (8) (30)
Implementation IV

THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (PDTD21)

ACQ108G Acting Techniques IV (8) (30)


ADD108G Advanced Directing IV (8) (30)
AMT108G Applied Physical Theatre (8) (30)
Making IV
ASW108G Advanced Scriptwriting IV (8) (30)
AVO108G Applied Voice and Media (8) (30)
Performance IV
MUT108G Musical Theatre IV (8) (30)
TCE108G Theatre for Community (8) (30)
Engagement IV

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

4.5 MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS


MPerforming Arts - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MSPE23
Qualification type: Structured Master's Degree
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: MSDC23 / MSTD23 / MSTT23 / MSMU23)
SAQA ID: 115453, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E192CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee of
Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

The programme has four discipline elective streams: Dance (MSDC23); Music (MSMU23);
Technical Theatre and Design (MSTT23); and Theatre Arts and Performance (MSTD23).
Applicants will be required to stipulate which discipline elective stream they are applying for,
and it should build up from the previous qualification received.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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d. Intake for the qualification:
January only.

e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes and research.

f. Duration:
A maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM
YEAR MODULES
Students register for one of the following discipline options. Re-registration modules are offered in the first
semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DANCE DISCIPLINE (MSDC23)

First year
EOC109M Embodied Technologies (9) (45)
EOC119R Embodied Technologies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
DPT109M PAR Performance Studies (9) (45)
DPT119R PAR Performance Studies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

Second year
After completion of all first-year modules
DVC109M Discipline Advancement (9) (30)
DVC119R Discipline Advancement (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RDC109M Research Report (9) (60)
RDC119R Research Report (re-registration, (9) (0)
see paragraph h)

MUSIC DISCIPLINE (MSMU23)

First year
EOM109M Embodied Technologies (9) (45)
EOM119R Embodied Technologies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
MPS109M PAR Performance Studies (9) (45)
MPS119R PAR Performance Studies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

Second year
After completion of all first-year modules
DVM109M Discipline Advancement (9) (30)
DVM119R Discipline Advancement (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RMU109M Research Report (9) (60)

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RMU119R Research Report (re-registration, (9) (0)
see paragraph h)

TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN DISCIPLINE (MSTT23)

First year
EOT109M Embodied Technologies (9) (45)
EOT119R Embodied Technologies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
TPT109M PAR Performance Studies (9) (45)
TPT119R PAR Performance Studies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

Second year
After completion of all first-year modules
DVT109M Discipline Advancement (9) (30)
DVT119R Discipline Advancement (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RTT109M Research Report (9) (60)
RTT119R Research Report (re-registration, (9) (0)
see paragraph h)

THEATRE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE (MSTD23)

First year
DTS109M PAR Performance Studies (9) (45)
DTS119R PAR Performance Studies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
EOD109M Embodied Technologies (9) (45)
EOD119R Embodied Technologies (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

Second year
After completion of all first-year modules
DVD109M Discipline Advancement (9) (30)
DVD119R Discipline Advancement (9) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
RTD109M Research Report (9) (60)
RTD119R Research Report (re-registration, (9) (0)
see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

4.6 MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS


MPerforming Arts - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDPE21
SAQA ID: 115453, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E193CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

54 Department of Performing Arts


Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

PRA109M Dissertation: Performing Arts (9) (180)


PRA109R Dissertation: Performing Arts (9) (0)
(re-registration)
PRA119R Dissertation: Performing Arts (9) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

4.7 DOCTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS


DPerforming Arts - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDPE21
SAQA ID: 117679, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E187CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A magister technologiae, or a Master’s Degree in Performing Arts (or in a relevant field of
study), or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with an average
of 60% or more for the final Master’s dissertation. Candidates should possess adequate
professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Department of Performing Arts 55


Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information.

CURRICULUM

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

PR1010O Thesis: Performing Arts (10) (360)


PR1010R Thesis: Performing Arts (10) (0)
(re-registration)
PR1110R Thesis: Performing Arts (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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5. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION

5.1 DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY


Dip (Commercial Photography) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPPG20
SAQA ID: 100992, CHE NUMBER: H16/14266/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

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b. Assessment procedure(s):
Applicants who apply before the closing of the set departmental application date and who
meet these minimum criteria (as listed above) will be invited to submit a portfolio for evaluation
and to complete a questionnaire. The APS will contribute 20% to the final admission score,
the questionnaire will contribute 30%, and the portfolio will contribute 50%.

Aspects that are taken into consideration are:


(i) Potential to complete the programme successfully.
(ii) Successful completion of the admission requirements and questionnaire whereby the
candidate will be assessed on their language proficiency, and ability to answer questions
with insight.
(iii) The photographic assignment will be assessed according to the following:
• Submission of all the photographs;
• Technical aspects (sharpness, tonalities, perspective and use of light);
• Content (subject matter and composition); and
• Presentation.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Work-Integrated Learning I and II:


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

32A115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes I (first-semester module)
AFH105D African Photography I (5) (10)
APH105D Applied Photography I (5) (28)
CPC125D Computer Skills I (block module, (5) (10)
offered in the first semester)
INI125D Information Literacy I (block (5) (2)
module)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)
PFP105D Professional Practice I (5) (10)
PHT105D Photographic Techniques I (5) (16)

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THP105D Theory of Photography I (5) (22)
VCM105D Visual Communication I (5) (10)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

APH206D Applied Photography II (6) (30) African Photography I


Applied Photography I
Photographic Techniques I
Theory of Photography I
Visual Communication I
PFP206D Professional Practice II (6) (10) Professional Practice I
PHT206D Photographic Techniques II (6) (25) African Photography I
Applied Photography I
Photographic Techniques I
Theory of Photography I
Visual Communication I
THP206D Theory of Photography II (6) (15) African Photography I
Applied Photography I
Photographic Techniques I
Theory of Photography I
Visual Communication I
VCM206D Visual Communication II (6) (10) African Photography I
Applied Photography I
Photographic Techniques I
Theory of Photography I
Visual Communication I
WPG205D Work-Integrated Learning I (5) (30) African Photography I
Applied Photography I
Photographic Techniques I
Theory of Photography I
Visual Communication I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

APH306D Applied Photography III (6) (30) Applied Photography II


Photographic Techniques II
Theory of Photography II
Visual Communication II
Work-Integrated Learning I
ECP306D Entrepreneurship III (6) (10) Professional Practice II
PHT306D Photographic Techniques III (6) (20) Applied Photography II
Photographic Techniques II
Theory of Photography II
Visual Communication II
Work-Integrated Learning I
THP306D Theory of Photography III (6) (10) Applied Photography II
Photographic Techniques II
Theory of Photography II
Visual Communication II
Work-Integrated Learning I

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VCM306D Visual Communication III (6) (20) Applied Photography II
Photographic Techniques II
Theory of Photography II
Visual Communication II
Work-Integrated Learning I
WPG306D Work-Integrated Learning II (6) (30) Applied Photography II
Photographic Techniques II
Theory of Photography II
Visual Communication II
Work-Integrated Learning I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

5.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY


AdvDip (Commercial Photography) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADPG20
SAQA ID: 109302, CHE NUMBER: H/H/16/E106CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Photography, or a Diploma in Commercial Photography, or a relevant
bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360
credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the portfolio,
the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

ADP107V Advanced Post Production (7) (20)


ADP117R Advanced Post Production (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
APH107V Applied Photography IV (7) (50)
APH117R Applied Photography IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
DPG107V Design Research Methods I (7) (20)
DPG117R Design Research Methods I (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
THP107V Theory of Photography IV (7) (10)
THP117R Theory of Photography IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

plus two of the following electives:

EPG107V Event Photography (7) (10)


EPG117R Event Photography (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
PPH107V Panoramic Photography (7) (10)
PPH117R Panoramic Photography (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
VID107V Videography (7) (10)
VID117R Videography (re-registration) (7) (0)
(semester module, paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

5.3 DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN


Dip (Integrated Communication Design) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPCD20
SAQA ID: 110863, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E055CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A SENIOR CERTIFICATE BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

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Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 24.

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 24 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 24 (excluding Life Orientation).

b. Assessment procedure(s):
After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants will sit for an additional assess-
ment arranged with the Department of Visual Communication. The purpose of the assess-
ment is to select those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in
Communication Design. The University reserves the right to select the best candidates for
this programme. Applicants should contact the Department of Visual Communication for
information on the assessment.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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d. Intake for the qualification:
January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Work-Integrated Learning I and II:


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

32A115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes I (first-semester module)
AFD105D African Design I (5) (10)
CDR105D Communication Design Practice I (5) (10)
CPC125D Computer Skills I (block module (5) (10)
offered in the first semester)
IAD105D Interaction Design I (5) (20)
ICD105D Integrated Communication (5) (25)
Design I
IFD105D Information Design I (5) (15)
INI125D Information Literacy I (5) (2)
(block module)
LFT125D Life Skills I (block module) (5) (3)
MDE105D Motion Design I (5) (15)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

AFD206D African Design II (6) (10) African Design I


CDR206D Communication Design Practice II (6) (15) Communication Design Practice I
Information Design I
Integrated Communication
Design I
Interaction Design I
Motion Design I
IAD206D Interaction Design II (6) (15) Communication Design Practice I
Information Design I
Integrated Communication
Design I
Interaction Design I
Motion Design I
ICD206D Integrated Communication (6) (25) Communication Design Practice I
Design II Information Design I
Integrated Communication
Design I
Interaction Design I
Motion Design I

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IFD206D Information Design II (6) (15) Communication Design Practice I
Information Design I
Integrated Communication
Design I
Interaction Design I
Motion Design I
MDE206D Motion Design II (6) (20) Communication Design Practice I
Information Design I
Integrated Communication
Design I
Interaction Design I
Motion Design I
WIG206D Work-Integrated Learning I (6) (20)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

CDR306D Communication Design (6) (10) Communication Design Practice II


Practice III Information Design II
Integrated Communication
Design II
Interaction Design II
Motion Design II
IAD306D Interaction Design III (6) (15) Communication Design Practice II
Information Design II
Integrated Communication
Design II
Interaction Design II
Motion Design II
ICD306D Integrated Communication (6) (25) Communication Design Practice II
Design III Information Design II
Integrated Communication
Design II
Interaction Design II
Motion Design II
IFD306D Information Design III (6) (15) Communication Design Practice II
Information Design II
Integrated Communication
Design II
Interaction Design II
Motion Design II
MDE306D Motion Design III (6) (15) Communication Design Practice II
Information Design II
Integrated Communication
Design II
Interaction Design II
Motion Design II
WIG306D Work-Integrated Learning II (6) (40) Work-Integrated Learning I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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5.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN
AdvDip (Integrated Communication Design) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADCD20
SAQA ID: 108862, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E076CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Graphic Design or Multimedia, or a Diploma in Integrated Communi-
cation Design, or a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level
6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the portfolio,
the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
Re-registration modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DRM107V Design Research Methods I (7) (20)


DRM117R Design Research Methods I (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

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ICD107V Integrated Communication (7) (50)
Design IV
ICD117R Integrated Communication (7) (0)
Design IV (re-registration, see
paragraph h)

plus one of the following electives:

IAD107V Interaction Design IV (7) (50)


IAD117R Interaction Design IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
IFD107V Information Design IV (7) (50)
IFD117R Information Design IV (7) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)
MDE107V Motion Design IV (7) (50)
MDE117R Motion Design IV (re-registration, (7) (0)
see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

5.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DESIGN


PGDip (Design) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDDE21
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: PDPG21 / PDCD21)
SAQA ID: 111176, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E145CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae in Graphic Design or Multimedia or Photography, or an
Advanced Diploma in Commercial Photography or Integrated Communication Design, or
a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with a minimum of
120 credits. Preference will be given to applicants with an average of 60% or more.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their work,
the previous qualification obtained and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

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e. Presentation:
Day classes. Online classes are also offered as determined by the Head of the Department.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. Re-registration:
The option to re-register for any module is subject to a student’s academic performance. The
purpose of the re-registration option is to provide students with an opportunity to complete the
final project only, and not to redo the whole module should they fail the module.

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Postgraduate Diploma in Design differ between departments. Please refer to
the contents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

YEAR MODULES
Students should register for all core modules and choose one discipline in which to specialise. Re-registration
modules are offered in the first semester.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Core and fundamental modules:

DPJ108G Design Project (8) (20)


DPJ118R Design Project (re-registration, (8) (0)
see paragraph h)
DRM108G Research Methods in Design II (8) (20)
TDU108G Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (20)
TDU118R Transdisciplinary Design Studies (8) (0)
(re-registration, see paragraph h)

plus all modules from one of the following discipline streams:

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (PDPG21)

CMP108G Commercial Photography (8) (30)


Practice
CMP118R Commercial Photography (8) (0)
Practice (re-registration, see
paragraph h)
CPG108G Commercial Photography (8) (30)
Technology
CPG118R Commercial Photography (8) (0)
Technology (re-registration, see
paragraph h)

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN (PDCD21)

ICP108G Integrated Communication (8) (30)


Design Practice
ICP118R Integrated Communication (8) (0)
Design Practice (re-registration,
see paragraph h)
ICT108G Integrated Communication (8) (30)
Design Technology

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ICT118R Integrated Communication (8) (0)
Design Technology (re-registration,
see paragraph h)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

5.6 MASTER OF ART AND DESIGN


MArt and Design - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDDG20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: MDCD20 / MDPG20)
SAQA ID: 96904, CHE NUMBER: H16/10738/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research Com-
mittee and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an abbreviated
research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental Selection Panel
for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Master of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Students register for one of the following specialisation codes:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Communication Design (MDCD20)


DCO109M Dissertation: Communication (9) (180)
Design
DCO109R Dissertation: Communication (9) (0)
Design (re-registration)
DCO119R Dissertation: Communication (9) (0)
Design (re-registration) (semester
module)

Commercial Photography (MDPG20)


DCP109M Dissertation: Commercial (9) (180)
Photography
DCP109R Dissertation: Commercial (9) (0)
Photography (re-registration)
DCP119R Dissertation: Commercial (9) (0)
Photography (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

5.7 DOCTOR OF ART AND DESIGN


DArt and Design - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDDG20
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DDCD20 / DDPG20)
SAQA ID: 96875, CHE NUMBER: H16/10739/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A relevant magister technologiae, or a master’s degree in a relevant field of study, or
a Master of Art and Design in a relevant field of study. Candidates should possess adequate
professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research Com-
mittee and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an abbreviated
research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental Selection Panel
for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

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c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
The modules offered within the Doctor of Art and Design differ between departments. Please refer to the con-
tents (page 5) to see which of the other departments within the faculty offer this programme.

Students register for one of the following specialisation codes:

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

Communication Design (DDCD20)


CO1010O Thesis: Communication Design (10) (360)
CO1010R Thesis: Communication Design (10) (0)
(re-registration)
CO1110R Thesis: Communication Design (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

Commercial Photography (DDPG20)


CG1010O Thesis: Commercial Photography (10) (360)
CG1010R Thesis: Commercial Photography (10) (0)
(re-registration)
CG1110R Thesis: Commercial Photography (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

5.8 DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION


Dip (Motion Picture Production) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DPMO20
SAQA ID: 100949, CHE NUMBER: H16/14235/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A SENIOR CERTIFICATE BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least four subjects on Higher Grade.

70 Department of Visual Communication


Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE


A 7 6
B 6 5
C 5 4
D 4 3
E 3 2
F 2 1

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR AFTER


2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language).

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma,
endorsement, with at least 50% for English (first additional language) and 40% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation and
50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 22 (excluding Life Orientation).

b. Assessment procedure(s):
Admission is based on an APS score, an artistic submission, and a personal interview. The
APS will contribute 40%, the artistic submission will contribute 40% and the interview will
contribute 20% of the final score.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
and preference would be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a
waiting list will be created to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who
did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from
the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

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f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

h. WIL in Motion Picture Production (Work-Integrated Learning):


See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certificate as per SAQA ID: 100949.
(The deviations were approved by the Senate meeting of June 2024.)

FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

32P115D Communication for Academic (5) (10)


Purposes (first-semester module)
AFC105D African Film and Criticism I (5) (16)
CPY125D Computer Literacy (block module, (5) (10)
offered in the first semester)
INL125X Information Literacy (block (5) (2)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
MPX105D Motion Picture Producing I (5) (20)
SND105D Sound I (5) (15)

plus three of the following electives:

CNY105D Cinematography I (5) (15)


DRC105D Directing I (5) (15)
EDN105D Editing I (5) (15)
SCW105D Scriptwriting I (5) (15)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

AFC206D African Film and Criticism II (6) (15) African Film and Criticism I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I
SND206D Sound II (6) (15) African Film and Criticism I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I
MPX206D Motion Picture Producing II (6) (30) African Film and Criticism I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I

plus three of the following electives:

CNY206D Cinematography II (6) (20) African Film and Criticism I


Cinematography I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I

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DRC206D Directing II (6) (20) African Film and Criticism I
Directing I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I
EDN206D Editing II (6) (20) African Film and Criticism I
Editing I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I
SCW206D Scriptwriting II (6) (20) African Film and Criticism I
Scriptwriting I
Motion Picture Producing I
Sound I

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

EMO315D Entrepreneurship I (first-semester (5) (10) African Film and Criticism II


module) Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II
MPX306D Motion Picture Producing III (6) (20) African Film and Criticism II
Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II
WM316AD WIL in Motion Picture (6) (40) African Film and Criticism II
Production: Part A* (first- Motion Picture Producing II
semester module) Sound II
WM316BD WIL in Motion Picture (6) (20) African Film and Criticism II
Production: Part B* (second- Motion Picture Producing II
semester module) Sound II

plus three of the following electives:

CNY306D Cinematography III (6) (10) African Film and Criticism II


Cinematography II
Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II
DRC306D Directing III (6) (10) African Film and Criticism II
Directing II
Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II
EDN306D Editing III (6) (10) African Film and Criticism II
Editing II
Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II
SCW306D Scriptwriting III (6) (10) African Film and Criticism II
Scriptwriting II
Motion Picture Producing II
Sound II

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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5.9 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
AdvDip (Motion Picture Production) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualification code: ADMO20
SAQA ID: 110812, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E175CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Film and Television Production, or a Diploma in Motion Picture Produc-
tion, or a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with a
minimum of 360 credits.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Students will be evaluated based on the quality of the Portfolio,
the marks obtained in the previous qualification and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

g. Exclusion and readmission:


See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

FAY107V Film Analysis (7) (30)


MPX107V Motion Picture Producing (7) (30)

plus one of the following combinations:

CGP107V Cinematography Practice (7) (30)

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CNY107V Cinematography (7) (30)
or
DRC107V Directing (7) (30)
DRP107V Directing Practice (7) (30)
or
EDN107V Editing (7) (30)
EDP107V Editing Practice (7) (30)
or
SCW107V Scriptwriting (7) (30)
SWR107V Scriptwriting Practice (7) (30)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

5.10 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION


PGDip (Motion Picture Production) - NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Qualification code: PDMO21
SAQA ID: 111155, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E140CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma, or a Bachelor's degree, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae degree in
Motion Picture Production or Film and Television Production, or an equivalent qualification at
NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 120 credits. Preference will be given to applicants with an
average of 60% or more.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students must submit a portfolio of their work
and an academic transcript. Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their work,
the previous qualification obtained and/or work experience.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
One year.

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g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM

YEAR MODULES
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

MPX108G Motion Picture Producing (8) (50)


RMP108G Research Methods in Motion (8) (30)
Picture Production

plus one of the following electives:

CNY108G Cinematography (8) (40)


DRC108G Directing (8) (40)
EDN108G Editing (8) (40)
SCW108G Scriptwriting (8) (40)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120

5.11 MASTER OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION


MMotion Picture Production - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualification code: MDMO20
SAQA ID: 111236, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E188CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
An honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. Candidates should
possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

d. Intake for the qualification:


January and July.

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e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

DMO109M Dissertation: Motion Picture (9) (180)


Production
DMO109R Dissertation: Motion Picture (9) (0)
Production (re-registration)
DMO119R Dissertation: Motion Picture (9) (0)
Production (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180

5.12 DOCTOR OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION


DMotion Picture Production - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualification code: DDMO20
SAQA ID: 111232, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E189CAN

Campus where offered: Arts Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s):
A magister technologiae, or a Master’s Degree in Motion Picture Production, or an equiva-
lent qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with an average of 60% or more for
the final Dissertation. Candidates should possess adequate professional knowledge and skills
for admission to the qualification.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Committee
of Research and Innovation (DCRI). Candidates are required to submit a letter of intent (an
abbreviated research proposal) and all other supporting documentation to the Departmental
Selection Panel for consideration.

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter
from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:


Information on the rules and the process to follow is available in Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules
and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

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d. Intake for the qualification:
January and July.

e. Presentation:
Research.

f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.

g. Rules on postgraduate studies:


See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus).

CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT

MO1010O Thesis: Motion Picture (10) (360)


Production
MO1010R Thesis: Motion Picture (10) (0)
Production (re-registration)
MO1110R Thesis: Motion Picture (10) (0)
Production (re-registration)
(semester module)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

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SECTION B: MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)
The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more de-
tailed syllabus is available at the relevant academic department or in the study guide that applies to a particu-
lar module. At the time of publication, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

A
ACTING AND EMBODIMENT TECHNIQUES (AEM105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module develops the groundwork for appreciating the principles of acting in relation to performance and
design. The module offers Acting for Actors: the actor’s process and instrument with continuous focus on body
and voice as primary tools and praxis application to scene studies; Acting for Performers: the performativity of
body and voice with application to relevant performance contexts; and Acting for Designers/Technicians: the
introductory understanding of the performers’ production context. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

ACTING I (ACT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on the performer as an actor’s process and instrument towards character development.
Theoretical and technical underpinning is facilitated to both specific purpose directions in acting for actors and
acting for performers. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

ACTING II (ACT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module aims to optimise the knowledge and skills of actors with a view to preparing them for entry into
the industry. Diverse contemporary theories and techniques around Psychophysical acting are examined and
applied to build on core skills that have been established by exposing students to work that reflects a greater
level of complexity in scene study, emotive expression and various media. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

ACTING TECHNIQUES III (ACQ107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is designed to optimise skills at a professional level. A master class approach is combined with
an investigation of industry requirements to facilitate the honing of skills and knowledge that culminates in a
reflective actor who is empowered to engage with industry, perform across media and who has the tools to
sustain continued self and artistic development. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

ACTING TECHNIQUES IV (ACQ108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module examines acting from various perspectives and theoretical exploration is extended beyond acting
technique to related disciplines such as cultural studies, cognitive science, somatic studies, etc. Development
is extended from the 'self' towards considering 'other performers' in a production context. Theoretical investi-
gation is applied to a praxis project. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

ADVANCED DIRECTING III (ADD107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module explores the process of directing plays for the stage. Students will develop skills in key areas:
interpretation, artistic intent; and balancing the interplay between action and text. Special emphasis is placed
on the role of dramaturgical understanding in the creation of meaningful stage action with a view on deve-
loping a unique, African-based praxis. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

ADVANCED DIRECTING IV (ADD108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module aims to interrogate theory and practice of directing theatre and performance. It explores the rela-
tionship between politics and aesthetic practice, the role of the audience, questions of fidelity and “auteurism,”
multiculturalism and the politics of representation. The module is framed to promote reflexivity, and critical
thinking for students to conceive the role of theatre-making in our society. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

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ADVANCED JEWELLERY PRACTICE (AJP107V, AJP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The purpose of this module is to allow the students to explore design possibilities around a central theoreti-
cal concept and to enable them to manufacture items of jewellery conceived as part of an original body of
work by applying an advanced knowledge of skills. The module will further encourage the students to pursue
a specialised area of jewellery, be it historical or innovative in nature, and encourage the development of
entrepreneurial skills, to enter the industry as a functional, active member. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

ADVANCED JEWELLERY THEORY (AJT107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The module will enable students to reflect critically upon their own creative practice, by providing them with
advanced theoretical insight, using the method of formal visual analysis, on local as well as international
jewellery practice. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

ADVANCED POST PRODUCTION (ADP107V, ADP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The purpose of this module is to extend the student's scope of knowledge within photographic software
applications. The module is particularly suitable for continuing professional development by systematically
understanding advanced photographic software techniques. This module further links with the Applied Pho-
tography IV module as well as other elective modules to support a professionally compiled portfolio of images.
(Total notional time: 200 hours)

ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING III (ASW107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to strengthen and deepen students’ knowledge in scriptwriting as well as de-
velop their unique individual style as a writer for theatre. At this level, the student should strive for complex
technical mastering of style and genre fostered by means of structured self-reflection and development. The
goal is to produce relevant contemporary writers who are actively involved in the industry. (Total notional time:
300 hours)

ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING IV (ASW108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to enable students to write short scripts for works of radio, podcasts, digital
works, and the theatre. Students will study the scripts of published works across this wide range of forms. The
module will cover storytelling and narrative and the techniques required for each form. Lectures, workshops
and opportunities for performance will be the key structured learning in the module. (Total notional time: 300
hours)

AFRICAN DANCE I (ADA115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is designed to provide students with performance skills and a thorough understanding of lower-
level classical, contemporary and fusion dances, choreography and practice taught through both practical
and theory lectures. This module will mainly focus on Tsutsube (Setswana), Kiba (Sesotho sa Leboa/Sepedi)
and Malende (Tshivenḓa) classical dances due to their rhythmic similarity and commonality. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN DANCE II (ADA216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is designed to provide students with performance skills and a thorough understanding of middle-
level classical, contemporary and fusion dances. The module will mainly focus on Umtyityimbo (isiXhosa),
Mogibo (Sesotho sa Borwa/Sesotho) and Lutsango (Siswati) classical dances due to their abdominal and
upper body similarity and commonality. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN DANCE III (ADA316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is designed to provide students with performance skills and thorough understanding of higher-
level classical, contemporary and fusion dances, choreography, and practice. The module will mainly focus
on iNdlamu (isiZulu), Muchongolo (Xitsonga) and iNgadla (isiNdebele) classical dances due to their thematic
similarity and commonality. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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AFRICAN DESIGN I (AFD105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces the student to the history, contemporary theory and practice of integrated
communication design in an African context. This module comprises pertinent topics of academic writing
skills (to support the Communication for Academic Purposes I module), an introduction to Art and Design
Traditions, and the African Perspective. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN DESIGN II (AFD206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module deepens the student's understanding of the history, contemporary theory and practice of design
in an African context. Students will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the main areas of African
Design, including an understanding of and the ability to apply the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules
and theories of African Design to unfamiliar but relevant contexts that relate to Integrated Communication
Design, Interaction Design, Motion Design, and Information Design.

AFRICAN DRAMA AND THEATRE I (ADT115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on foundational principles of drama and theatre in Africa from antiquity to the present.
A broad spectrum of African Drama and Theatre from pre-colonial forms, Africa and the colonial encounter,
popular forms such as opera and the concert party, the travelling theatre movement, literary art theatre and
modern forms of Theatre for Development will be covered. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN DRAMA AND THEATRE II (ADT216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module will form the bedrock of an expanded focus on the drama and theatre of the region. Illustrative
examples will be drawn from some or all of the following countries: Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana,
Malawi, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, including South Africa. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN DRAMA AND THEATRE III (ADT316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This is an in-depth study of African Drama and Theatre in pre- and post-apartheid South Africa. The Focus is
on the tradition of township musicals, the drama of Black Consciousness, collaborative forms of intercultural
theatre and independent theatres. Studies will also include anti-apartheid protest theatre, the rise of national
and regional arts festivals, as well as contemporary developments in post-apartheid theatre. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN FILM AND CRITICISM I (AFC105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages the world, African motion picture history, and film used to identify and consolidate
knowledge acquired in other modules. (Total notional time: 160 hours)

AFRICAN FILM AND CRITICISM II (AFC206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
African motion picture analysis, analysis of world and African films to identify and consolidate knowledge
acquired in other modules. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

AFRICAN INTERIOR DESIGN I (AID115D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to theoretical and historical studies of African design
to aid in the identification of African design elements and indicate the possibilities for application. This module
will highlight Indigenous knowledge systems in an interior design context, including the theory of the African
built environment, building methodology, services integration, and use of materials, surface applications, co-
lour, pattern, and art. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

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AFRICAN INTERIOR DESIGN II (AID216D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to further the student’s studies of African design to aid in the interpretation
and application of African design elements in practice. This module will focus on modern and contemporary
interpretations of African design, including the theory of the African built environment, building methodology,
and services integration, use of materials, surface applications, colour, pattern, and art. (Total notional time:
50 hours)

AFRICAN MUSIC I (AMU115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Introduction and developing knowledge and skills related to the history and performance practice of African
Music. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN MUSIC II (AMU216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied knowledge and understanding of the performance practice and interpretation of Southern African
Music. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN MUSIC III (AMU316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Detailed knowledge and refined skills related to the history, performance practice, interpretation and composi-
tion of South African Music. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

AFRICAN PERFORMANCE STUDIES I (AFP105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module introduces and develops a performance perspective and exposes students to performative and
theatrical aspects embodied in collaborative social and cultural African performances. The module delineates
performance qualities and scenic elements of African rituals, symbolism, rites, celebrations and carnivals from
antiquity to modern practice; and stimulates students to utilise social and cultural performance as a vantage
point within creative processes. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

AFRICAN PERFORMANCE STUDIES II (AFP206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module expands on the foundations of Theatre Making and grounding appreciation of social and cultural
African Performance, towards a comprehensive understanding of Performance Studies in an inclusive African
context. Performance studies is an interdisciplinary field that studies performance and uses performance as
a lens to study the world. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

AFRICAN PERFORMANCE STUDIES III (AFP306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module progresses on the appreciation of the Performance Studies II module towards a collaborative
praxis environment with African critical theories pertaining to African performance practices. The module in-
corporates the study of an interdisciplinary range of approaches including Ubuntu and Afrocentric philosophy,
Play Theory, Semiotics of Culture, Performance Theory, African feminist and queer theory, post-modernism
and other modes of analysis. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY I (AFH105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to investigate the History and Origin of Photography in Africa. Only in recent years have
some history and the impact of photography been recorded on the continent. One can establish a distinct
style when one investigates the styles and approaches of some European countries. Areas of interest would
be the Bamako Biennale of African Photography and the development of photographic genres in South Africa.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)

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ANALYSIS AND CRITICISM I (ACR115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
An introduction to rudimentary principles of analysis and criticism that vary within specialisation streams of
the Performing Arts. This includes dramatic and literary theories and modes of analysis and criticism, with
reference to specific performance and text-based examples. Application of the principles of analysis and criti-
cism in a written critical review inclusive of referencing of literary sources and formulation of a bibliography.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)

ANALYSIS AND CRITICISM II (ACR306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Critical thinking is required for academic writing at higher education level. This module incorporates the study
of an interdisciplinary range of theoretical frameworks towards structuring an argumentative position in rela-
tion to the topic posed for discussion. Inclusive of semiotics and the (syn)aesthetics of artistic style and audi-
ence response, which helps to articulate the power of experiential practice in the arts. (Total notional time:
200 hours)

ANATOMY AND CONDITIONING (ACO105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Knowledge of basic dance-relevant anatomy and physiology, posture and alignment for efficient movement
execution for dance, human movement studies, dance-related injury, basic sports nutrition and foundational
health and wellness studies for application toward career-orientated development as a dance practitioner.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)

APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY I (APH105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The student will be instructed to learn various practical photographic applications, ranging from basic camera
handling, and digital image capture and processing, to doing photographic assignments on location and in the
studio. These applications foster an understanding of the practical application of photography. A professionally
compiled portfolio of images prepared and presented to an acceptable standard, forms part of this module
outcome. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY II (APH206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The aim of this module is to cultivate an intermediate to advanced understanding of photographic techniques
with a focus on their commercial application. Students will compile a portfolio that meets the industry's
professional standards for intermediate-level work. This portfolio will represent a key outcome of the module,
showcasing their ability to integrate the knowledge acquired into the effective planning, execution, and post-
processing of photographic assignments for commercial purposes. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY III (APH306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The main aim of this module is to establish a progressive practical foundation in most aspects of applied
photographic practice, sufficiently preparing the student for entry into the professional photographic market.
All practical applications will be geared towards understanding the commercial application of photographic
skills, enabling the graduate to enter the labour market with enough confidence to complete any reasonable
photographic assignment professionally. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY IV (APH107V, APH117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to extend the scope and integrate knowledge in the main fields of commercial photogra-
phy. This module is particularly suitable for continuing professional development by inculcating a deep and
systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, and technique within areas of commercial photog-
raphy. The main practical area of expertise is complemented by a choice between two of three electives:
Event Photography, Panoramic Photography, or Videography. A professionally compiled portfolio of images
prepared to an advanced commercial standard forms part of this module outcome. (Total notional time: 500
hours)

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APPLIED PHYSICAL THEATRE MAKING III (APM107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module includes an assignment detailing a conceptual theatre-making process and relevant role-player(s)
as influence on their practice, towards developing a theatre performance of their choice or theme. The module
includes (re)interpretations of deep cultural and traditional performance practices to the outmost contempo-
rary performance as physical theatre and grounding practices within non-verbal communicative and narrative
forms. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

APPLIED PHYSICAL THEATRE MAKING IV (AMT108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module aims to advance the practice of physical theatre-making and performance, with a view of
developing a unique, individual, African-based praxis. The classes are framed to promote reflexivity, critical
thinking and to empower students to conceive of the theatre-making and physical theatre process as collec-
tive action that is both political and symbolic. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

APPLIED THEATRE I (APT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed as an introduction to understanding the meaning and application of Applied Theatre.
The module provide an introduction to skills and techniques in Process Drama (DIE); Theatre of the Op-
pressed (TO); Theatre for Development (TfD); Theatre in Education (TIE); Playback Theatre; and Industrial
Theatre. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

APPLIED THEATRE II (APT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
A theoretical understanding and application of Applied Theatre concepts and skills within educational,
developmental and industrial contexts. Emphasis is given to entrepreneurial skills of facilitation, project ap-
plication towards funding proposal writing and pitching techniques. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

APPLIED THEORY AND PRACTICE (APP107V, APP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module focuses on the multi-disciplinary field of Fashion and Apparel Design Practice and provides the
underlying theories and principles that supports the practical application process in Fashion Design Practice
and Construction Technology. Engaging with research work in this manner allows improvement of the stu-
dent’s creative practice from a theoretical perspective. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

APPLIED VOICE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE III (AVO107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module deepens the understanding of the theory around vocal performance and optimises technique.
The module is constructed to produce professional vocal performers who are able to produce quality work
across media to elevate performative vocal skills, embedded in theory surrounding voice studies and
connecting this with industry requirements. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

APPLIED VOICE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE IV (AVO108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module investigates the performance voice from the perspective that it is simultaneously an object (physi-
cal) and subject (ideological and behavioural). Exploration is aimed at considering and discovering the inter-
play between the physical, ideological and behavioural towards aesthetic excellence. Therefore, anatomy,
cultural studies and philosophy on voice studies are introduced, investigated and applied. (Total notional time:
300 hours)

AURAL TRAINING (ATR105C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Students are empowered with aural skills and an acute aural perception applicable to his/her musical art is
developed. This will include the recognition of musical intervals, triads, modes, scales, harmonic sequences and
variations in timbre. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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BALLET DANCE TECHNIQUES I (BDT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Knowledge, understanding and execution of intermediate-level movement vocabulary and principles of move-
ment within the ballet dance techniques. High fitness levels to promote artistic development. Correct move-
ment mechanics, stylistic interpretation, dynamics and synthesis of technical competency in Ballet Dance
Techniques. Producing observable, measurable and repeatable practices of technical improvement in Ballet
Dance Techniques. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

BALLET DANCE TECHNIQUES II (BDT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Detailed knowledge, and understanding of Ballet Dance through supervised dance practice. Understand-
ing and insight into key terms, concepts, movement vocabulary, principles and characteristics that underpin
Ballet Dance. Demonstrate awareness of different schools of thought within Ballet Dance Techniques and
how knowledge systems of dance evolve. Application of safe dance practices in preparation for professional
practice. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

BASIC ACADEMIC ENGLISH (BAE115C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Students’ communication skills and accuracy in English are improved through both oral and written commu-
nication. Further, focus is placed on appropriate communication skills to interact with terminology within the
context and practice of the music industry in general. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

BUILDING PRACTICE I (BDP105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the construction methods, materials, and services of
a single-story dwelling, as well as the industry standard in contract documentation about basic draughting
principles. The student will be introduced to the appropriate use of building construction, building materials,
interior finishes and will conduct basic research to understand a single story dwelling better. Students will be
expected to demonstrate the ability to develop and communicate the construction, materials, and finishes of
a range of domestic fixed and freestanding interior elements as well as a single-story dwelling. (Total notional
time: 260 hours)

BUILDING PRACTICE II (BDP206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of the module is for students to demonstrate an understanding of intermediate construction
methods, materials, and services with an emphasis on Interior Design as well as the industry standard in the
contract documentation. The student will be exposed to the appropriate use of building construction, building
materials, services, interior finishes, fittings and fit-out and will research to integrate and translate the learned
knowledge into contract documentation. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

BUILDING PRACTICE III (BDP306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of the module is for students to demonstrate an understanding of construction methods,
materials, and services with an emphasis on Interior Design as well as the industry standard in contract
documentation with regards to shopfitting principles. The student will be exposed to the appropriate use of
building construction, building materials, services, interior finishes, fittings and fit-out and will research to
integrate and translate the learned knowledge into contract documentation. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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CERAMICS II (CER206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop competency in the medium of ceramics addressing technical expertise, creativity, originality,
problem-solving skills and the use of relevant technology. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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CERAMICS III (CER306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop focused competency in the medium of ceramics addressing advanced technical expertise,
creativity, originality, problem-solving skills and the use of relevant technology, as well as evidence of personal
development of source material and iconography. Students focus on an expressive use of material or develop
a design or craft orientation in their work. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING I (CSC205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of the module is to introduce the concept of rhythmic and harmonic structure within the choral
music, using the conducting and score reading practice in aesthetical and accurate appeal. (Total notional
time: 150 hours)

CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING II (CSC306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of the module is to master detailed knowledge of rhythmical and harmonic structure within choral
music, using the conducting and score performance practice in analytical, aesthetical and accurate appeal.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)

CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING III (CSC107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is set to prepare students with deepening knowledge, understanding and skill in African and
European Choral singing and conducting as well as Choral Music Score analyses. This module will help
students to apply appropriate methods when participating, facilitating and conducting artistically true and
aesthetically engaging performances with different groups of singers within both genres. (Total notional time:
300 hours)

CHORAL STUDIES AND CONDUCTING IV (CSC108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The preliminary purpose of this module is to equip students with advanced reflection and development in
African and European Choral singing and conducting as well as Choral Music score analyses. Students will
be equipped with essential Choral Studies and Conducting and Choral music score analyses. Upon comple-
tion, students will be able to engage in interrogating multiple sources of knowledge, and many more. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

CHOREOGRAPHY AND STUDIO PRACTICE III (CSO107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to deepen students’ knowledge and systematic understanding of contemporary
African and Western philosophies pertaining to choreography and studio practice within the South African
context. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

CHOREOGRAPHY AND STUDIO PRACTICE IV (CSO108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
There are two components to this module, of which the student may select only one: Choreography or Studio
Practice. Depending on the selection, components include: analysis of dance, composition and design, dance
aesthetics, somatics, safe professional practice, and application of techniques, respectively, within both the
South African and global contexts. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

CINEMATOGRAPHY (CNY107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to advanced cinematographic lighting and shooting techniques, as well as
an advanced understanding of using the camera to tell a motion picture story within differing genres. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

CINEMATOGRAPHY (CNY108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are expected to apply professional cinematographic lighting and shooting techniques in all motion
picture genres. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

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CINEMATOGRAPHY I (CNY105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Camera technology, optics and lighting, basic shots, angles, composition and movement. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

CINEMATOGRAPHY II (CNY206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Shot breakdown, composition, camera angles, continuity, mood lighting, camera movements, mounts and
grips. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

CINEMATOGRAPHY III (CNY306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Advanced camera technique and lighting design. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

CINEMATOGRAPHY PRACTICE (CGP107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module requires students to perform cinematography at an advanced level. Students must demonstrate
advanced cinematographic lighting and shooting techniques and an advanced understanding of using the
camera to tell the story within different genres. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICE (CMP108G, CMP118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module relies on embedded knowledge and includes photographic theories and practical principles re-
levant to the multi-disciplinary field of commercial photography. Evidence-based solutions and theory-driven
arguments are continuously employed to visually conceptualise and develop a successful final portfolio in-
tended for a preselected market to sell and produce a set portfolio. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY (CPG108G, CPG118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Relying on the commercial photographic processes completed in the Commercial Photography Practice
module, Commercial Photography Technology is the continuation of the Commercial Photographic process.
The module will include the technological processes towards completing the final portfolio. Entrepreneurial
strategies must be employed and maintained throughout the process to support the feasibility of the final
portfolios. The final portfolio must show market relevance, and saleability and must be representative of the
culmination of the photographic solution. The final exhibition and presentation of the body of work are con-
ducted in a professional and industry-aligned manner. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICE I (CDR105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The module prepares the student on an introductory level to act according to the professional industry and
entrepreneurial requirements within the transdisciplinary communication design environment. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICE II (CDR206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


This module prepares the student on an intermediary to act in accordance with the professional industry and
entrepreneurial requirements within the transdisciplinary communication design environment. (Total notional
time: 150 hours)

COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICE III (CDR306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are able to demonstrate detailed and advanced knowledge of the main areas of Communication
Design Practice, including an understanding of and the ability to apply the key terms, concepts, facts, princi-
ples, rules and theories of Communication Design Practice to unfamiliar but relevant contexts. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

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COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (12P115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (32P115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I (32A115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
PURPOSES I (12A115D, 22A115D, 22P115D)
(Module custodians: Departments of Design Studies; Fine and Studio Arts; Interior Design; Performing
Arts; and Visual Communication)
A workable knowledge of English is an essential skill for any graduate who is required to conduct themselves
successfully in a professional working environment. This module will equip students with the competencies
required to compose a selection of written texts related to communicating both internally and externally within
a professional environment. In addition, the module includes strategies that are essential for the effective
communication in various situations, including small groups to avoid unproductive conflict and, a multicultural
context. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

COMPACT DESIGN IV (CCD107V, CCD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to enable students to demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, evaluate, criti-
cally reflect on and address complex problems relating to compact design and apply evidence-based solutions
and theory driven arguments relevant to the interior design profession and construction knowledge. (Total no-
tional time: 100 hours)

COMPUTER LITERACY (CPL115X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


COMPUTER LITERACY I (1PI115X, CPI115X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodians: End User Computing Unit and the Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module provides foundational knowledge in computing fundamentals, essential digital skills in key
applications based on MS Office Suite and network basics (i.e. MS Outlook and Internet). Online exams are
mapped with End-User Computing: SAQA 49077 (61591) Core Element as well as Internet and Computing
Core Certification (IC3). (Total notional time: 100 hours)

COMPUTER LITERACY (CPY125D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
In this module, a blended learning approach will be followed, where the mode of delivery is both contact ses-
sions and online learning. The theory component is facilitated online using myTUTor, while practical learning is
facilitated through instructor-led and group-paced contact sessions supported by videos and other online content.
After completing this module, candidates will be confident computer users with experience in using Graphi-
cal User Interface programs, skilled in spreadsheet software and the integration of the Microsoft Office suite,
proficient in using the Apple Macintosh Computer and the Mac Operating System (MacOS); and competent in
Adobe Creative Suite for applicable design tasks. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

COMPUTER SKILLS I (CPC125D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
In this module, a blended learning approach will be followed, where the mode of delivery is both contact ses-
sions and online learning. The theory component is facilitated online using myTUTor, while practical learning is
facilitated through instructor-led and group-paced contact sessions supported by videos and other online content.
After completing this module, candidates will be confident computer users with experience in using Graphi-
cal User Interface programs, skilled in spreadsheet software and the integration of the Microsoft Office suite,
proficient in using the Apple Macintosh Computer and the Mac Operating System (MacOS); and competent in
Adobe Creative Suite for applicable design tasks. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (COT107V, COT117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Designs are developed for the purpose of constructing garment or item pieces and must be of a professional,
industry standard. Final product development, completion of the product item or items will be presented to the
fashion community and will be required to be compliant to high industry Quality Assurance standards. (Total
notional time: 400 hours)

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUES I (CDT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Understanding the Contemporary Dance Technique through supervised dance practice with understanding,
awareness and insight into key terms, concepts, movement vocabulary, principles and characteristics that
underpin Contemporary Dance. Demonstrate awareness of different schools of thought in Contemporary
Dance Techniques I while being exposed to knowledge systems of evolving styles and production. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUES II (CDT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied understanding of Contemporary Dance Technique through supervised dance practice with under-
standing, awareness and insight into key terms, concepts, movement vocabulary, principles and characteris-
tics that underpin Contemporary Dance. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate
awareness of different schools of thought while being exposed to knowledge systems of evolving styles and
production. Application of safe dance practices in preparation for professional practice. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

COSTUME I (CSU205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is an introduction to the process of costuming a theatrical production. The module introduces
theatrical costume design and construction processes to the student. Inclusive of the development of basic
machine and hand-sewing skills, becoming familiar with costume-shop tools and equipment, pattern devel-
opment, and all aspects of costume building. Also involves costume history, millinery, costume props, and
accessories. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

COSTUME II (CSU306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on processes involved in designing and construction of theatre stage costume that
contribute to the fullness of the artistic visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical performance. The
module is a theory and practice application on the design and construction of stage costumes that denote the
theme and style of a theatre production. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES I (CRI205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
A foundation module that initiates the processes towards entrepreneurial empowering of communities through
the understanding and participation within a community. The student will identify a target audience; and pro-
pose a project intervention for a community/site towards a community engagement project. (Total notional
time: 200 hours)

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES II (CRI306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module focuses on Professional Business Practices encompassing marketing, budgeting and finance,
health and safety and the development of event management within a festival/production environment. The
module will aid students to understand and apply components within the execution of a performing arts festi-
val/production for application toward career-orientated development. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES III (CRI107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Within this module, students will be given professional preparation in Cultural Economics of the Community.
These skills are a continuation of community engagement practices and development of business planning
tools gleaned from the modules in the diploma programme towards establishing a creative enterprise. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

CRITICAL ANALYSIS (CLN118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to strengthen and deepen reflective and critical thinking within a multi-discipli-
nary and collaborative context within the Performing Arts environment. Through observation methods and
critical thinking, the student's understanding of the principles of analysis and criticism will be further en-
hanced. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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DANCE STUDIES I (DCS105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module covers the introduction to the three key areas, which make up a career in the dance industry.
These are Choreography Studies, Dance Training Methodology and Performance Studies. Students cover
the basic and fundamental tools used within the three key areas of the dance industry. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

DANCE STUDIES II (DCS216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module provides theoretical ideas and concepts connected to innovative practice and supported re-
search and academic writing within the fields of choreography, dance performance and dance training metho-
dology within a South African context. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

DANCE STUDIES III (DCS306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module develops the student’s deeper understanding of the theoretical concepts in the three key areas
of a dance career (choreography, dance performance or dance training methodologies). Students cover the
study of contemporary South African Dance practice within a global context. This interrogates South African
dance practice and how South Africa uses knowledge in its practice. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT I (DMT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to prepare students to manage the creative process of set design for theatre.
The set designer is the person responsible for designing the scenery of a production to support its overall aes-
thetic goals. The module looks at the elements and principles of design, where the set designer is expected to
do research into set ideas through engagement with creative processes while managing the implementation
process at the same time. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT II (DMT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to refine the student's creative design process with regards to the management
of set design for theatre, film and television, by considering the processes, strategies, spaces and audience
experiences involved. This module develops skills such as innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and
pragmatic application. The module aims to train students who can enter the industry as professionals and
who can create quality designs underpinned by theoretical understanding. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

DESIGN PRINCIPLES I (DPS105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with the essential knowledge and skills required to produce
accurate drawing methods and techniques used for recording architectural and Interior design elements of
a single story house in a variety of mediums to visually communicate a final design, concept or work of art.
(Total notional time: 120 hours)

DESIGN PROJECT (DPJ108G, DPJ118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
This module focuses on theoretical knowledge and understanding of multi-, interdisciplinary and/or trans-
disciplinary fields relating to the broad range of creative industries implied by the fields of Design. Underlying
theories and principles support the practical application processes – focusing on the ability to create, operate
and manage systematic complex or abstract creative design practice problems – within the relevant cre-
ative disciplines and industries. Advanced reflection of current thinking, practice and research in the area of
specialisation can be integrated into the practical process drawing systematically on the body of knowledge
and methods appropriate to the field of creative design practice. This module therefore focuses on providing
discipline-based theory-driven arguments for identifying, analysing and addressing practical problems for
the purpose of improving creative practice from a theoretical perspective and ultimately producing evidence-
based solutions. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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DESIGN RESEARCH METHODS I (DRM107V, DRM117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of applied methods of enquiry in the
field of design, their suitability to specific investigations; and the ability to select and apply a range of applied
methods to resolve problems or introduce change within design practice. 2. Demonstrate the ability to identify,
analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions
and theory-driven arguments within a Design context. 3. Demonstrate the ability to make decisions and act
ethically and professionally, and the ability to justify those decisions and actions by drawing on appropriate
ethical values and approaches within a design environment. Furthermore, students will acquire the ability to
develop appropriately applied processes of information gathering within a design context and the ability to
independently validate the sources of information and evaluate and manage the information. Finally, they will
also be able to demonstrate an understanding of knowledge as contested and the ability to evaluate types of
applied knowledge and explanations typical within the field of design. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

DESIGN RESEARCH METHODS I (DPG107V, DPG117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module is designed to equip students with a robust understanding of diverse applied research methodo-
logies within the realm of photography. The module further aims to develop students' competencies in iden-
tifying, analysing, and critically evaluating complex photographic challenges, empowering them to formulate
and articulate evidence-based solutions and theoretical arguments. Additionally, the module will advance
students' skills in designing and implementing research processes tailored to gather and authenticate infor-
mation pertaining to photographic practice. Through this module, students will emerge with a sophisticated
toolkit for inquiry and problem-solving that underpins professional photographic work. (Total notional time:
200 hours)

DESIGN STUDIES I (DES105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module provides foundational knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical design aspects
as it relates and applies competencies to the scope of fashion. Simple concept and design development
strategies, construction and design knowledge and fashion drawing skills are imparted and developed and used
to support and enhance the overall creative design body of work. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

DESIGN STUDIES I (SURFACE DESIGN, FIBRE ARTS) (DST105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students explore two- and three-dimensional manipulation of design elements and textile fibre in order to
develop competency in the design and technical aspects of fibre-oriented techniques. (Total notional time: 180
hours)

DESIGN STUDIES II (DES206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module builds on the foundation of theoretical and practical design aspects embedded during the Design
Studies I module and is developed through theoretical complexity in relation to industry needs and requirements.
Innovation and creativity as well as developing personal expression becomes key to solve complex design
problems. Technology is introduced at a fundamental level and software programs are learned and applied for
basic Computer-Aided-Design purposes. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

DESIGN STUDIES III (DES306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Culminate – through the application of advanced design theories and principles – in the communication of
complex, self-derived and specialised design concepts, compiled as a professional portfolio of evidence for
the purpose of entrepreneurial strategies. Advanced-level design ideas are applied for solving construction and
design problems at an industry standard through critical thinking as part of the solution process. (Total notional
time: 200 hours)

DIGITAL DESIGN I (DDE215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop computer skills appropriate to a career in Visual and Design Arts. (Total notional time: 70
hours)

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DIGITAL DESIGN I (DGD105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with the essential knowledge and skills required to produce
accurate two-dimensional construction graphics and composition of meaningful visual communication using
presentation visuals and layouts using Computer-Aided software programs. Students are guided through
the use of tools and functions of the programs while completing exercises in class. Upon completion of the
module, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills when preparing floor plans, elevations,
sections, details, and vector-based graphics, signs, symbols, objects, images as well as presentation layouts.
(Total notional time: 210 hours)

DIGITAL DESIGN II (DDE316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop focused computer skills appropriate to a career in Visual and Design Arts. (Total notional time:
60 hours)

DIGITAL DESIGN II (DGD206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with the intermediate knowledge and skills required to
produce accurate two-dimensional construction graphics and composition of meaningful visual communication
using presentation visuals and layouts using Computer-Aided software programs. Students are guided through
the use of Building Information Modelling tools and functions for the design, documentation,visualisation, and
simulation of projects from the initial concept and massing through to detailed design and as-constructed
documentation. Upon completion of the module, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills when
designing, documenting, visualising and simulating projects by preparing floor plans, elevations, sections,
details, vector-based graphics, signs, symbols, objects, forms, images as well as presentation layouts. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

DIGITAL DESIGN III (DGD306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with the advanced knowledge and skills required to produce
accurate two-dimensional construction graphics and composition of meaningful visual communication using
presentation visuals and layouts using Computer-Aided software programs. Students are guided through the
use of advanced Building Information Modelling tools and functions for design, documentation, visualisation,
and simulation of projects from the initial concept and massing through to detailed design and as-constructed
documentation. Upon completion of the module, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills
to develop complex, realistic renderings and technical data presentations on industry-relative standards,
including the use of simulated real-world scenarios such as Virtual Reality. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

DIGITAL DESIGN IV (DGD107V, DGD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
This module develops the student’s ability to demonstrate an understanding of a range of methods of enquiry
in the field of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR). (Total notional time: 100 hours)

DIRECTING (DRC107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to advanced script analysis for film and video directing, advanced tech-
niques for blocking actors for film and video directing and advanced techniques for staging the camera. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

DIRECTING (DRC108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are expected to apply professional techniques to the directing of actors, visuals and sound design
in all motion picture genres. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

DIRECTING I (DIR205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is aimed at giving students an overview and background of the development of the theatre direc-
tor, the fundamentals of theatre directing, theoretical insight(s) of the directing process and key directing prac-
tice orientations that characterise modern and contemporary theatre directing. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

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DIRECTING I (DRC105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces basic directing principles, directorial coverage of different content, directing various
non-fiction genres, set procedures and postproduction. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

DIRECTING II (DRC206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages with writer collaboration, script analysis, casting and rehearsals, actor behaviour,
directing actors for the camera, directing styles, directing actuality, plotting, subtexts and techniques. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

DIRECTING II (DIR306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module’s content is geared towards a student’s educational progression from solely focusing on assimi-
lating the theoretical principles of theatre directing to practically applying the theoretical principles in a way
that is characterised by a synergy of theory and practice as undertaken through specified assessment tasks.
Students will be expected to direct a performance. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

DIRECTING III (DRC306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages with the director and the actor: Understanding actors, working with actors, casting and
auditions, rehearsals, dramatic elements in the screenplay, organising action in a scene, staging a scene,
managerial responsibilities and practical script analysis. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

DIRECTING PRACTICE (DRP107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
In this module, students will engage in advanced script analysis for film and video directing, advanced tech-
niques for blocking actors for film and video directing and advanced techniques for staging the camera during
practical exercises and projects. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

DISCIPLINE ADVANCEMENT (DVC109M, DVC119R, DVD109M, PROJECT ASSESSMENT


DVD119R, DVT109M, DVT119R, DVM109M, DVM119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The student will be required to advance their expertise within their discipline through practical application and
implementation in conjunction with the documentation process in the Research Report module. The practical
component of the module will be informed by the discipline in which the student specialises, and may include
performance orientation, or theatre-making (including (but not limited to) directing, composition, scoring/
arrangement, playwriting, dramaturgy, or choreography). There needs to be an artefact as an outcome. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND CRITICISM I (DLC215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module introduces drama as literature. The focus will be on the conventions and elements of drama as
a literary genre. This will be achieved using several key examples. Further focus will be on the criticism and
analysis of drama as text. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND CRITICISM II (DLC316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module develops detailed insights on critical approaches to dramatic literature. This will be based on the
study and analysis of selected examples of dramatic literature from across the globe. Several theories and
approaches to the analysis and criticism of drama as literature and text will be used. (Total notional time: 50
hours)

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DRAWING I (DRW105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
DRAWING II (DRW206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
DRAWING III (DRW306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students should demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the following drawing-related areas:
a perceptually and conceptually-based analysis of man-made and natural objects, the appropriate use of
drawing materials, and the selection and use of the visual elements and principles. (Total notional time: 200
hours for level I, 180 hours for level II and 160 hours for level III)

E
ECO INTERIORS AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IV (EIS107V, EIS117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to enable students to demonstrate the ability to apply, in a self-critical manner,
learning strategies within the eco-friendly and sustainable design interior environments to effectively address
his or her professional and ongoing learning needs and the professional and ongoing needs of others. (Total
notional time: 100 hours)

EDITING (EDN107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to advanced emotive editing techniques for film and video, professional
postproduction finishing techniques, and various advanced workflows for postproduction management. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

EDITING (EDN108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
In this module, students are expected to apply professional picture editing, sound editing, and video effects
techniques to all motion picture genres. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

EDITING I (EDN105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module provides an overview of the history of editing, the development of film language, editing
terminology, and technological developments in film. The fundamentals of the editor's role, production
techniques, shooting styles and building a storyline provide the foundation for editing non-fiction works,
including basic titling. The continuity and compilation editing styles are practised to enhance the visual narrative
structure. Basics of editing preproduction and treatments are learned in support of practical productions.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)

EDITING II (EDN206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The module explores the editing process and phases of postproduction, and editing styles are expanded to
include montage theories, visual dynamics, nonlinear variants, and new postproduction technologies. Editing
previz techniques are covered, including script breakdown and planning for editing genre productions. Audio
editing and track laying are covered together with fundamental knowledge in programme delivery. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

EDITING III (EDN306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module uses basic emotive editing techniques to form the foundation for solving narrative problems and
in-depth previsualisation work. Colour correction and colour grading are practised to enhance the finishing
phase of postproduction practicals. Postproduction management and end-use applications are investigated
for their effects on production and delivery values. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

EDITING PRACTICE (EDP107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
During this module, students will perform editing on various exercises and practical projects. All editing ex-
ercises and projects must illustrate advanced emotive editing techniques for film and video, professional
postproduction finishing techniques, and various advanced workflows for postproduction management. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

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ELEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC THROUGH CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
THE AGES (EDA115C)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Students are equipped with rudimentary knowledge and skill in the development of music through the ages.
The module explores the features of vocal and instrumental music from the Classical Greek era, through the
Mediaeval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern style periods in Western Civilisation. (Total
notional time: 50 hours)

ELEMENTARY THEORY OF INSTRUMENT (ETI115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Knowledge of the features, functionality and characteristics of the student’s chosen instrument and the complete
consorts thereof. The student gains an understanding of the key terms, concepts, facts and general principles
of acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of the appropriate instrument(s). (Total notional time: 100 hours)

EMBODIED TECHNOLOGIES (EOC109M, EOC119R, EOD109M, PROJECT ASSESSMENT


EOD119R, EOT109M, EOT119R, EOM109M, EOM119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The objective of this module would be for students to collaborate on conceptualising practical applications that
immerse the student into technology as an additional complicit performer. Thereby creating a (re)imagined
embodied technological performer. These practical applications may be fashioned as live, video, audio, or online
performances, and uses technology in the form of digital or tactile performative objects. Students will further be
required to document and process their work towards online publication. (Total notional time: 450 hours)

ENSEMBLE AND CHORAL STUDIES (ECS105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module intends to establish and develop the fundamental principles of working in an integrated setting,
gaining insights of diverse repertoire. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I (EID315D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


ENTREPRENEURSHIP I (EDS315D, EJE315D, EPS315D, EMO315D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodians: Departments of Design Studies, Fine and Studio Arts, Interior Design, and Visual
Communication)
This module is concerned with the study of the basics of art/design-based business principles and the application
of entrepreneurial strategies specifically within the creative industries. In introducing these principles to the art/
design student, this module will prepare the student for the world of work as a creative industries individual
and novice entrepreneur in the discipline-related field. Arts/Design-Based business and ethical entrepreneurial
practices are recognised as the foundations for good professional operations in entrepreneurship in the creative
industries. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP III (ECP306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are led to integrate detailed knowledge about various business concerns into everyday business
decisions. Practical examples and exercises address aspects of running a business, essential business
concepts, necessary financial calculations, online marketing and social media and various content related to
basic South African commercial laws. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY (EPG107V, EPG117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The purpose of this module is to extend the scope and integrated knowledge in the fields of events related
to commercial photography. This module is, therefore, particularly suited for continuing professional develop-
ment with a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice and related equipment in the
elective module. A professionally compiled portfolio of images, prepared to an advanced commercial stan-
dard, forms part of this module outcome. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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FASHION DESIGN PRACTICE (FAP107V, FAP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module incorporates design theories and principles where designs must show adequate incorporation of
complex, industry standards and suitable development away from basic stylistic ideas. Digital software incor-
poration, manual and illustrative applications expand and show the overall versatility of the young designer
through presentation of the project work in the final portfolio of evidence. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

FASHION DESIGN PRACTICE (FAP108G, FAP118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module relies on the embedded knowledge related to and including design theories and practical prin-
ciples relevant to the multi-disciplinary field of Fashion and Apparel design practice. Evidence-based solutions
and theory-driven arguments are continuously employed to visually conceptualise and develop a successful
design outcome as a final product range, intended for a pre-selected market with the intention of selling and
producing said range. Digital, manual and illustrative applications are employed as part of the design process
and show professional completion of the body of work through exhibition and presentation in the final portfolio.
(Total notional time: 300 hours)

FASHION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (FDY108G, FDY118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Relying on the design process completed in the Fashion Design Practice module, this module is the contin-
uation of the design process and will include the patterning and construction processes towards completing
the final products. Outsourcing of construction processes is essential as the feasibility of the developed range
must be established. Quality must be of industry standard and relevant to the developed product and purpose.
The final range must show market relevance, and saleability and must be representative of the culmination of
the design resolution. Final exhibition and presentation of the body of work are conducted in a professional
and industry manner. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

FIBRE ARTS II (FBA206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students are introduced to the experimental manipulation of twigs, plastic, cut cloth, recycled fabric, tin, metal,
grass, fabric offcuts, rubber, wood, wool, etc. to develop a broad vocabulary of fibre art techniques. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

FIBRE ARTS III (FBA306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The fibre art techniques developed in the Fibre Arts II module are applied to the creation of installation art,
sculpture, fashion apparel items, home furnishings, or decorative and functional objects, depending on the
student’s area of focus. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

FILM ANALYSIS (FAY107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to the advanced analysis of motion pictures with regards to scriptwriting
(structure, plot, characters, dialogue and emotion), directing (actors, visuals and sound), cinematography
(camerawork and lighting), editing (visuals and sound), producing, production design and sound design.
(Total notional time: 300 hours)

FINE AND APPLIED ART PRACTICE (FPC107V, FPC117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module enables exploration and specialisation within or across relevant disciplines which include: Ce-
ramics, Fibre Arts, Glass, Painting, Sculpture, Surface Design and Printmaking. Candidates can specialise in
either one of these disciplines, or can innovatively investigate new methods and techniques across disciplines
in an exploratory way. (Total notional time: 550 hours)

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FINE AND APPLIED ARTS STUDIO PRACTICE (FAS108G, FAS118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module is an elective that enables the student to specialise in an appropriate Fine and Applied Arts crea-
tive practice, such as Ceramics, Fibre Arts, Glass, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Surface Design. Cross
disciplinarity is encouraged. Practical work created in this module (whether artistic experimentation or product
development), can form the basis of the research project of the Research Methods in Fine and Applied Arts II
module. (Total notional time: 600 hours)

FOUNDATIONAL THEORY AND MUSIC NOTATION (FTM105C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
An introduction to the rudimentary theoretical elements of music necessary to study and understand musical
composition and interpretation. Music theory studies the construction of music through the elementary building
blocks of sound, pitch, rhythm, notation, melody, key signatures and time signatures. (Total notional time: 200
hours)

G
GARMENT TECHNOLOGY I (GAT105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Basic practical knowledge and understanding of garment construction using various processes and equipment
are essential for establishing strong foundational sewing skills. Understanding and following pattern information
to prepare garment pieces for sewing processes is essential and embeds the underlying overlap between
pattern and garment technology. Theoretical content places the module well within the scope of vocational,
industry-specific knowledge. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

GARMENT TECHNOLOGY II (GAT206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module expands on the embedded practical knowledge and understanding of construction from the
Garment Technology I module using more complex and specialised machinery to produce quality garments.
Implementing analytical skills to solve construction problems and using specialised fabrics and more complex
construction methods. Theoretical content includes design for production purposes and the cost-effectiveness
for the manufacturing of clothing. A strong link is maintained between Design Studies, Pattern and Garment
Technology and the Work-Integrated Learning module. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

GARMENT TECHNOLOGY III (GAT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Culminates in the production of garments with a high degree of design integration relying on advanced pattern
and garment processes. The use of new and emerging technologies is explored and encouraged. The core
modules are fully integrated, applying advanced analytical skills to critically solve construction problems within
an industry-simulated environment. A strong supportive link is maintained between the theoretical aspects of this
module and the Work-Integrated Learning module. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

GLASS II (GLS206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Various ways of forming glass in a kiln and the expressive use of glass are investigated, including an intro-
duction to glass forming (hot working). (Total notional time: 200 hours)

GLASS III (GLS306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students can specialise in hot glass forming, kiln work, or cold work. Students focus on an expressive use of
material or develop a design or craft orientation in their work. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

GROUP LABORATORY WORK (GLW105C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is geared towards producing an instrumentalist or vocalist who is functional, knowledgeable
and skilled in ensemble playing. Knowledge and skill development will include ensemble and choral perfor-
mance skills as well as knowledge and mastering of repertoire through research and practice, improvement of
instrument-specific technical skills, musicianship skills, performance skills and peer-collaboration skills. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

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HEALTHCARE DESIGN IV (HCD107V, HCD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to enable students to demonstrate an awareness and ability to respond to chal-
lenges that a modern healthcare system experiences, foster collaboration between disciplines and specialisa-
tions, and develop innovative models and skills to transform healthcare through Interior Design. This is seen
as an opportunity to create a new generation of healthcare professionals and designers who can collaborate in
identifying problems and creating lasting and tangible solutions. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

HISTORY OF AFRICAN FASHION (HIF105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module focuses on the history of African fashion an indigenous-centred interrogation of historical costume
and fashion and the nurturing of an African, specifically South African fashion identity. Historical costumes and
fashion from the African and European continents are explored and become the starting point for introducing
the context where both become mutually inclusive to contemporary South African fashion. (Total notional time:
140 hours)

I
INFORMATION DESIGN I (IFD105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces methods that can be used for the visual and textual display of information by making
complex, technical contexts easy to understand and accessible (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INFORMATION DESIGN II (IFD206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces intermediate methods that can be used for the visual and textual display of information
by making complex, technical contexts easy to understand and accessible. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INFORMATION DESIGN III (IFD306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces advanced methods that can be used for the visual and textual display of information
by making complex, technical contexts easy to understand and accessible. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INFORMATION DESIGN IV (IFD107V, IFD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to further develop a student's understanding of advanced methods that can be used for
the visual and textual display of information by making complex, technical contexts easy to understand and
accessible. The module is further aligned to the contexts and themes of the projects in the Integrated Commu-
nication Design module, which will be informed by socio-economic, socio-ethical, and socioecological lenses
across the four orders of design. The software and technical skills obtained in this module will be applied in
the project for the Integrated Communication Design module. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

INFORMATION LITERACY (INF125D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Directorate of Library and Information Services)
Introduction of information literacy. Development of a search strategy and application of a search string to
search engines and academic databases. Evaluation of information sources. Ethical and legal use of informa-
tion. Organisation and management of information. (Total notional time: 30 hours)

INFORMATION LITERACY I (INI125D, INL125X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Directorate of Library and Information Services)
Introduction of information literacy. Development of a search strategy and application of a search string to
search engines and academic databases. Evaluation of information sources. Ethical and legal use of informa-
tion. (Total notional time: 20 hours)

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INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN I (ICD105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
In this module, students will learn fundamental principles, methods, and theories to craft design solutions
for real-world challenges within Communication Design. They will apply these concepts across four key
projects, using a human-centered approach that embraces practical and theoretical thinking. The module
emphasises community engagement and the use of diverse design thinking methods to develop innovative
solutions. Students will also explore the four orders of design, incorporating skills from Motion, Interaction,
and Information Design into their projects, underpinned by relevant theoretical concepts. Project themes
will reflect considerations of social, economic, ethical, and ecological factors, enriched by insights from the
African Design and Integrated Communication Design Practice modules. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN II (ICD206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module focuses on enhancing students’ intermediate understanding of Communication Design through
integrated design solutions that address real-world issues. Over the year, students engage in four major
projects, each informed by human-centered design principles that blend practical and theoretical thinking.
Community engagement is key to these projects, as students apply various design thinking techniques to
uncover innovative solutions. Integrating knowledge from Motion Design, Interaction Design, and Information
Design, students consider socio-economic, ethical, and ecological aspects to inform their design approaches,
leveraging insights from African Design and Integrated Communication Design Practice studies. (Total
notional time: 250 hours)

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN III (ICD306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module deepens students' knowledge of communication design principles, methods, and theories, pre-
paring them to tackle real-world problems through comprehensive design solutions. Over the year, students
will apply what they've learned in four major projects, each one driven by a human-centered design approach
that encourages practical and creative thinking. The process involves community engagement and the ap-
plication of diverse design-thinking techniques to find innovative solutions. Students will learn about the four
orders of design and integrate skills from related modules such as Motion, Interaction, and Information Design
into their projects, all within a framework of social, economic, ethical, and environmental considerations, as
informed by their African Design and Integrated Communication Design Practice studies. (Total notional time:
250 hours)

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN IV (ICD107V, ICD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module advances students' grasp of advanced principles, methods, and theories in Communication
Design, fostering the creation of holistic design solutions for complex problems. Through four major practice-
led projects, students apply design principles to real-world scenarios, guided by a human-centered approach
that encompasses both practical and conceptual thinking. The module encourages community interaction and
values insights from the public, employing various design thinking and research methods to innovate solu-
tions. Students will explore the four orders of design, integrating knowledge from specialised modules such as
Motion, Interaction, and Information Design, all underpinned by relevant theories. These projects are shaped
by social, ethical, and ecological considerations, reflecting the comprehensive education provided by elective
modules. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN PROJECT ASSESSMENT


PRACTICE (ICP108G, ICP118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module relies on the embedded knowledge related to and including design theories and practical prin-
ciples relevant to the multi-disciplinary field of Integrated Communication Design. Evidence-based solutions,
theory-driven arguments and creative design processes are continuously employed to visually and cognitively
conceptualise and develop a successful final integrated communication design product intended for a prese-
lected market to sell and produce that product/artefact. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

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INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION DESIGN PROJECT ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY (ICT108G, ICT118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module is the continuation of the design process completed in the Integrated Communication Design
Practice module. The module will include the technological processes within multiple platforms (mediated
networks) towards completing the final product. Manual and digital creative design processes are employed
to prepare suitable solutions for the sample products/artefacts and final production. Entrepreneurial strate-
gies must be used and maintained throughout the process of production to support the feasibility of the end
products. The final product must show market relevance and saleability and must be representative of the
culmination of the design resolution. The final exhibition and presentation of the body of work are conducted
in a professional and industry-accepted manner. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

INTERACTION DESIGN I (IAD105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module provides a basic understanding of the creation of meaningful interaction-based relationships and
experiences for people with or through the products and/or services that they use (such as computers, mobile
devices and appliances) by introducing the student to appropriate interaction design methods. The module is
further aligned to the contexts and themes of the projects required in the module, which will be informed by
the lenses of socio-economic, socio-ethical, and socioecological factors across the four orders of design. The
software and technical skills obtained in this module will be applied in the Integrated Communication Design
module projects. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

INTERACTION DESIGN II (IAD206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module provides qualifying students with an informed understanding of the creation of meaningful
interaction-based relationships and experiences for people with or through the products and/or services that
they use (such as. computers, mobile devices and appliances) by further developing appropriate design
methods. The module is further aligned to the contexts and themes of the projects required in the module
that will be informed by the lenses of the socio-economic, socio-ethical and socioecological across the four
orders of design. The software and technical skills obtained in this module will be applied in the Integrated
Communication Design module projects. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INTERACTION DESIGN III (IAD306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
An informed understanding of the creation of meaningful interaction-based relationships and experiences
for people with/through the products and/or services that they use (such as computers, mobile devices and
appliances) by further developing appropriate design methods. The module is further aligned to the contexts
and themes of the projects required in the module and will be informed by the lenses of the socio-economic,
socio-ethical and socioecological across the four orders of design. The software and technical skills obtained
in this module will be applied in the Integrated Communication Design module projects. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

INTERACTION DESIGN IV (IAD107V, IAD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
A module aimed at the further development of a student's understanding of advanced methods for the cre-
ation of meaningful interaction-based relationships and experiences for people with or through the products
and/ or services that they use (such as computers, mobile devices and appliances) by further developing ap-
propriate design methods. The module is further aligned to the contexts and themes of the projects required
in the module that will be informed by the lenses of the socio-economic, socio-ethical and socioecological
across the four orders of design. The software and technical skills obtained in this module will be applied in
the Integrated Communication Design module projects. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (IDR108G, IDR118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
This module relies on the embedded knowledge related to and including design theories and practical prin-
ciples relevant to the multi-disciplinary field of Interior Design. Evidence-based solutions and theory-driven
arguments are continuously employed to visually conceptualise and develop a successful final interior design
product intended for a preselected market to sell and produce that product. The product must show industry
standard development, consider cost from start to end, and show saleability within the intended market. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)

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INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (IDT108G, IDT118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Relying on the design process completed in the Interior Design Practice module, this module is the continua-
tion of the design process and will include the technological processes towards completing the final product.
Manual and digital means are employed towards the preparation of suitable solutions for the sample products
as well as final production. Outsourcing of production processes is essential as feasibility of the product must
be esta-blished. Entrepreneurial strategies must be employed and maintained throughout the process of
production to support the feasibility of the end products. The final product must show market relevance, sale-
ability and be representative as the culmination of the design resolution. Final exhibition and presentation of
the body of work is conducted in a professional and industry manner. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

INTER-CULTURAL FASHION TRENDS II (INH206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module relies on embedded theoretical knowledge and understanding of African and European history
of costume and fashion and its application in contemporary contexts. Further exploration of the South African
fashion identity is done through the interrogation of world cultures, socio-economic and political nuances and
how they interact. This theoretically supported basis can be applied throughout all aspects of the design process
and fashion context. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN I (IDS105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this core module is to expose students to two-dimensional and three-dimensional space as a
starting point for Interior design. Students will be introduced to the design process; from concept development
to final client presentation. Furthermore, students will be introduced to a variety of equipment, materials,
medium, and techniques that are required to communicate each phase of the design process. (Total notional
time: 320 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN II (IDS206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Students will apply design processes using systematic and coordinated methodology, including research to
develop solutions for more complex design problems that may be introduced to them with the client brief.
Students will cover various commercial interior design sectors such as Corporate, Retail, Community and
Institutional and Exhibition design and resolve design problems in each area through a complete interior design
project. Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to design various accessories and installations such
as furniture, lighting, textures and surface finishes as well as to apply knowledge of technical services and the
implications within each design space. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN III (IDS306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Students will demonstrate a greater sophistication in design processes using systematic and coordinated
practice, including research to develop solutions for more complex design problems that may be introduced
to them with the client brief. Students will cover various commercial interior design sectors such as Corporate,
Retail, Community and Exhibition design and resolve design problems in each area. Students will be able
to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the main areas of the Interior Design industry and will be able to, with
greater confidence apply key terms, concepts, principles, rules, and theories. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN IV (IDS107V, IDS117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Students are expected to question, develop and address the nature and characteristics of a complex Interior
Design problem and to establish the functional, contextual, visual and technological basis for an Interior De-
sign solution. Students must demonstrate the ability to effectively engage in the design process to generate
creative and technical design solutions to multifaceted and complex Interior Design problems. Further, the
students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and critically reflect on complex Interior
Design problems while adhering to regulatory requirements. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

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INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE IV (IDR107V, IDR117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the role of the designer in the workplace. This
will be achieved by defining contemporary interior design and its practice. Interior Design Practice describes
the changes currently occurring in the design profession and industry and suggests new, unique ways of
thinking and working that will serve as a catalyst for designers who seek specialisation in their profession. This
module will offer comprehensive coverage of crucial business and legal aspects of starting and running an
Interior Design firm, equipping students with the skills needed for planning and maintaining a thriving interior
design business. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES III (DSP306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with applied drawing techniques for creating digital two-
dimensional and three-dimensional presentation drawings in a variety of mediums. (Total notional time: 100
hours)

INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNIQUES II (IDH206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this core module is to expose students to two-dimensional and three-dimensional space as a
starting point for Interior design. Students will be introduced to the design process, from concept development
to final client presentation. Furthermore, students will be introduced to a variety of equipment, materials,
medium, and techniques that are required to communicate each phase of the design process. (Total notional
time: 150 hours)

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE TECHNIQUES (DTQ105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied, foundational knowledge and understanding of Dance Techniques (such as Ballet, Contemporary and
Jazz Dance) through supervised dance practice with understanding, awareness and insight into key terms,
concepts, basic movement vocabulary, principles and characteristics that underpin the various techniques.
Application of safe dance practices in preparation for professional practice. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE (IMT115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module intends to present, develop and establish appropriate tone, feel and technique towards the inte-
gration of the art of singing and dancing in a classical musical style. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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JAZZ AND POP PERFORMANCE I (JPP205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to equip the student with technical facility and fluidity with emphasis placed on the
performer’s practical, artistic and musical applications, developing individualistic interpretative qualities. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUES I (JDT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied, detailed knowledge with an intermediate level understanding of Jazz Dance through supervised
dance practice with understanding, awareness and insight into key terms, concepts, movement vocabulary,
principles and characteristics that underpin Jazz Dance. Students are able to demonstrate awareness of
different schools of thought in Jazz Dance Techniques while being exposed to knowledge systems of evolv-
ing styles and production. Application of safe dance practices in preparation for professional practice. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

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JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUES II (JDT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied, detailed knowledge and an advanced understanding of Jazz Dance through supervised dance prac-
tice with understanding, awareness and insight into key terms, concepts, movement vocabulary, principles
and characteristics that underpin Jazz Dance Techniques. Students are able to demonstrate awareness of
different schools of thought in Jazz Dance while being exposed to knowledge systems of evolving styles and
production. Application of safe dance practices in preparation for professional practice. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

JAZZ IMPROVISATION (JZI115C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module provides students with an intrinsic and essential component of bona fide Jazz, as well as an
element common to most forms of popular music. Students will gain more grounded knowledge and skill of
chord tones, guide tones and standard harmonic sequences towards fluent improvisation and memorisation of
chord sequences of a representative number of jazz standards. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

JAZZ STUDIES II (JZZ306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to equip the student with progressed technical facility and fluidity with emphasis on
the mastering of the performer’s practical, artistic and musical applications, through original improvisational
style. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

JAZZ STUDIES III (JZZ107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to equip the student with advanced technical facility and proficiency on their instru-
ment and distinctive interpretative qualities. Arranging is aimed at further advancing the student’s existing
knowledge and skill for Jazz ensemble. Composition promotes understanding of themes, methodologies and
practices within the South African and contemporary music context. Improvisation will methodically focus and
advance the student’s knowledge and skills. Music Technology enables the student to produce internationally
competitive products. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

JAZZ STUDIES IV (JZZ108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module consists of three components, namely Jazz and Pop Performance which will strengthen and
deepen knowledge in instrumental and improvisational performance; Composition and Arranging which will
promote creative insights of advanced themes, methodologies and practices within the South African and
relating contemporary music contexts; and Music Technology that will enable the student to perform, produce
and record internationally competitive products within a range of contexts and a multi-platform (digital and
analogue) audio workstation. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

JAZZ STUDIES: COMPOSITION, ARRANGING AND MUSIC CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


TECHNOLOGY I (JCA205D)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to introduce the student to foundation, concepts, construction and technological
knowledge in Composition, Arranging and Music technology. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

JEWELLERY DESIGN I (JDE105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module teaches the student the fundamental elements and principles of jewellery design, and begin to
inform the student regarding the understanding and application of selected steps and principles, as a means of
communicating design concepts. The module also contains a basic introduction to the field of digital jewellery
design. (Total notional time: 260 hours)

JEWELLERY DESIGN II (JDE206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module continues to address the theoretical and practical design aspects related to jewellery more
rigorously, and further develops the understanding and application of design elements, as a means of
communicating more complex design concepts. The module will also use the basic commands, functions and
aspects of the 3-D digital jewellery design interface as a means to translate rendered design into digital design.
(Total notional time: 280 hours)

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JEWELLERY DESIGN III (JDE306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
In this module, the students will be required to apply the fundamentals of jewellery design yet more rigorously,
and further develop the understanding and application of the selected design elements and principles, as a
means of communicating even more complex and specialised design concepts. More complex jewellery pieces
will be designed on CAD. (Total notional time: 210 hours)

JEWELLERY HISTORY III (JWH306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Continued theoretical background of the history of jewellery, new world design and technical traditions; The
emergence of the contemporary jewellery environment (commercial and artistic); Principles of the analysis of
various commercial styles, through the understanding of technical aspects prevalent in specified commercial
environments. (Total notional time: 170 hours)

JEWELLERY HISTORY AFRICA AND THE WORLD I (HAW105D) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module will provide the students with a fundamental theoretical background of the history of jewellery,
from a global perspective, including continent-wide overview of the early developments of African jewellery. The
understanding of this knowledge and its key concepts will facilitate the ability to identify and apply aspects of the
theory to the other modules in the programme. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

JEWELLERY HISTORY AFRICA AND THE WORLD II (HAW206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module will provide the students with a continued theoretical background of the history of jewellery, more
particularly within the African paradigm, interrogating historically significant regions and cultures with regards to
developments in jewellery across the African landscape. The students will be taught the principles of analysis of
style based upon specific cultural characteristics, via the understanding of technical aspects peculiar to specific
cultures or peoples. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

JEWELLERY RENDERING I (JWR105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The skills learned during this module are used as an essential tool for the communication of design concepts,
as well as the interpretation of technical information related to fabrication and manufacture. (Total notional time:
180 hours)

JEWELLERY RENDERING II (JWR206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The more complex rendering skills learned during this module are used as essential tools for the communication
of the more complex design concepts, as well as the interpretation of technical information related to fabrication
and manufacture. (Total notional time: 190 hours)

JEWELLERY RENDERING III (JWR306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
More complex rendering skills, using various media are learned during this module and are used as tools for the
communication of more complex design concepts, as well as the interpretation of technical information related
to fabrication and manufacture. In order to be able to quickly and accurately communicate visual design and
technical information, the students must be able to place components or situations into the correct contexts, and
select the appropriate rendering techniques required to do so. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

JEWELLERY STUDIO PRACTICE (JSP108G, JSP118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module enables further specialisation in a student's chosen field of interest within the Jewellery Design
and Manufacture discipline, such as CAD / CAM processes, specialised jewellery materials, or specialised
jewellery manufacturing techniques. Practical work created in this module can form the basis of the research
project of the Research Methods in Fine and Applied Arts II module. (Total notional time: 600 hours)

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JEWELLERY TECHNIQUES I (JTP105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module is designed to deal with the learning and application of fundamental practical manufacturing skills
in the jewellery studio, as well as the learning of the theoretical aspects of manufacturing and studio operation.
(Total notional time: 320 hours)

JEWELLERY TECHNIQUES II (JTP206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module will teach the student to perform complex jewellery fabrication operations and to be able to
resolve technical problems through the selection and application of the appropriate techniques, as well as to
demonstrate the safe, effective and efficient use of the tools needed to perform the operation. The module will
further begin engendering a professional approach to work ethics and responsibility, and taking the form of
simulations. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

JEWELLERY TECHNIQUES III (JTP306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The ability to perform complex jewellery fabrication operations will enable the student to resolve technical
problems through the selection and application of the appropriate techniques. The module will also include the
manufacturing aspects of CAD/CAM technology. (Total notional time: 230 hours)

L
LIFE SKILLS (LFS125X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
LIFE SKILLS I (LFI125X, LFT125D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Directorate of Student Development and Support)
Personal, socio-emotional and academic skills development for students in higher education. This module
includes: 1. Intra- and interpersonal skills (e.g. emotional intelligence, relationships, and conflict management);
2. General study skills (e.g. time management, goal setting, learning styles); 3. Health and wellness (e.g. HIV/
AIDS, GBV issues, substance abuse); 4. Student life and adjustment (e.g. identity development, adjusting to a
higher education environment); and 5. Financial management. (Total notional time: 20 hours for LFI125X and
LFS125X, and 30 hours for LFT125D)

LIGHTING I (LGH205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of the module is to introduce the construction and working of lighting equipment, basic lighting
techniques, basic CAD design and the practical use of lighting. These study components will be applied to
theatre, corporate theatre and television productions involving lighting practice for application toward career-
orientated development. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

LIGHTING II (LGH306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of the module is to expand the skills regarding lighting techniques and CAD design components,
including the use of lighting principles and lighting equipment, in a theatre, corporate theatre and television
production environment. Implementation will extend to include special effects and projection and specialised/
automated lighting equipment for application toward career-orientated development. (Total notional time: 150
hours)

M
MAKE-UP I (MUP205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is divided into three parts: 1. Basic principles of make-up; 2. Planning the make-up (involving
relating the make-up to character and make-up design); and 3. Applying the make-up (addressing equipment,
application techniques and corrective make-up, as well as effects). (Total notional time: 150 hours)

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MAKE-UP II (MUP306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is divided into three parts: 1. Modelling in highlights and shadows – which deals with ageing and
illusionary make-up; 2. Three-dimensional make-up – that uses ‘plastic applications’ to create effects such as
scars and burns; and 3. Beards, wigs and prosthetics – that involves working with and application of false hair
and the manufacture and application of prosthetics. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MOTION DESIGN I (MDE105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces basic design methods used when creating motion-based narratives, where motion
design is defined as media in motion, transecting a variety of animation and cinematic methods (such as the
combination and integration of elements of digital animation, traditional animation, video design and visual
effects in a single work). (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MOTION DESIGN II (MDE206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces intermediate design methods used when creating motion-based narratives, where
motion design is defined as media in motion, transecting a variety of animation and cinematic methods (such
as the combination and integration of elements of digital animation, traditional animation, video design and
visual effects in a single work). (Total notional time: 200 hours)

MOTION DESIGN III (MDE306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to advanced design methods used when creating motion-based narratives,
where motion design is defined as media in motion, transecting a variety of animation and cinematic methods
(such as the combination and integration of elements of digital animation, traditional animation, video design
and visual effects in a single work). (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MOTION DESIGN IV (MDE107V, MDE117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
A module aimed at the further development of a student's understanding of advanced design methods used
when creating motion-based narratives, where motion design is defined as media in motion, transecting a va-
riety of animation and cinematic methods (such as the combination and integration of elements of digital ani-
mation, traditional animation, video design and visual effects in a single work). The module is further aligned
to the contexts and themes of the projects in the Integrated Communication Design module, which will be
informed by socio-economic, socio-ethical, and socioecological lenses across the four orders of design. The
software and technical skills obtained in this module will be applied in the Integrated Communication Design
module projects. (Total notional time: 500 hours)

MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING (MPX107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to the advanced production techniques and preparatory methods of motion
picture production, including leadership and team management skills. Preproduction, production, postproduc-
tion preparation and sound design techniques will be explained and applied to industry expectations during
practical motion picture productions. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING (MPX108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are expected to apply professional techniques to the conception, preproduction, production, market-
ing and distribution of all motion picture genres (including a research essay film). (Total notional time: 500
hours)

MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING I (MPX105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages in the principles of initiating and producing motion picture productions. The production of
introductory practical motion picture projects submitted for evaluation is in sequence exercises and short non-
fiction productions. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING II (MPX206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages in the principles of producing motion picture productions and the production of
intermediate-level practical motion picture projects submitted for evaluation in the form of short promotional
productions and short dramatic works of fiction. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING III (MPX306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module engages in the principles of producing, marketing and distributing motion picture productions
and the production of advanced practical motion picture projects submitted for evaluation in the form of short
productions in in specialised fields including sound design and a short dramatic film. (Total notional time: 200
hours)

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II (MDP117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to escalate the awareness and composite knowledge of the performing arts
industry from a professional practice perspective. The module will focus on interrogating the procedures and
processes (auditioning, rehearsals, professional conduct, and artist’s expectations – as an example) within
the Performing Arts in South Africa. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (MDP306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Engagement with artistic professional practice towards professional artistic branding for developing skills
into an artistic brand, including the skills to market oneself as a brand, and to equip and establish oneself as
an independent contractor within the Performing Arts industry. Industry presentation proficiencies for reflec-
tion on one’s personal creative practice to concretise specific competencies and aptitudes and produce an
industry-relevant portfolio. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


PROJECT III (MDJ108G)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will continue with the foundation established in the Multi-disciplinary Professional Practice II
module (as offered in the Advanced Diploma), towards building on the interdisciplinary practice-led research
environment. In this context, reflective practice is generated, and students will be required to consider se-
miotics, phenomenology and synesthetic theories as they pertain to combining an interdisciplinary range of
approaches within a diverse range of applied practice-led research methods. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

MULTILINGUAL VOICE AND MEDIA I (MVM205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module investigates and applies a range of fundamental and contemporary theories, techniques and
application pertaining to voice development and vocal performance. The module facilitates the advanced
development of voice techniques in terms of the theatre voice and multilingual voice in media to develop the
student’s personal technique as a core skill demanded in vocal performance. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MULTILINGUAL VOICE AND MEDIA II (MVM306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module examines and applies various facets of vocal performance ranging from theatrical performance to
broadcasting and media. Complexity is elevated, and rigorous development of technique is applied to achieve
a greater level of mastery aimed at preparing the student to pursue, vocal theatre performance, vocal coach-
ing, accent/dialect performance and/or coaching, radio broadcasting and voice-over genres as a professional
voice artist. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MUSIC HISTORY I (MHI115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will equip the student with knowledge related to the development of music as an art form and
cultural activity from a chronological historical perspective. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

MUSIC HISTORY II (MHI216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will progress with the establishment of historical events in the evolution of music as social and
intellectual phenomenon and investigate different music genres. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

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MUSIC HISTORY III (MHI316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will equip the student with advanced knowledge in the evolution of music as social and intel-
lectual phenomenon, conduct further investigation in avant-garde to present music genres. (Total notional
time: 50 hours)

MUSIC THEORY I (MCT115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will equip the student with fundamental knowledge related to three focus areas – Theory, Aural
skills and Functional Keyboard through rudimentary theoretical elements, ear training and their applications.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)

MUSIC THEORY II (MCT216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will equip the student with intermediate knowledge related to three focus areas – Theory, Aural
skills and Functional Keyboard through rudimentary theoretical elements, ear training and their applications.
(Total notional time: 50 hours)

MUSIC THEORY III (MCT316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will equip the student with advanced genre-specific knowledge related to theoretical elements
of music, which will provide an understanding of music composition and interpretation. (Total notional time:
50 hours)

MUSICAL THEATRE I (MUT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module intends to expand the established foundations, to develop and instate versatile techniques to-
wards the integration of the art of singing and dancing, musical storytelling and characterisation in modern
musical style. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MUSICAL THEATRE II (MUT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module intends to master the set of skills accumulated through techniques and performance in a fully
integrated scale of the art of singing and dancing in versatile musical styles. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

MUSICAL THEATRE III (MUT107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Demonstration of complex individual musical theatre theoretical knowledge and applied practical performance
through collaborative projects based on an analytical framework. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

MUSICAL THEATRE IV (MUT108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Advanced knowledge and application of musical theatre composition project through African storytelling con-
ceptual framework, displaying advanced performance and management execution. (Total notional time: 300
hours)

P
PAINTING II (PNT206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students explore a range of media from acrylic to oil paint and develop skills in manipulating two-dimensional
imagery to address various conceptual themes. Technical skills, creativity, and investigative, analytic and
problem-solving skills are developed. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

PAINTING III (PNT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students focus on a paint-based medium of their choice and further develop themes to show evidence of
personal development of source material, iconography and concept. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

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PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY (PPH107V, PPH117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to extend the scope and integrate knowledge in the fields within panoramic-related com-
mercial photography. This module is, therefore, particularly suited for continuing professional development
with a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice and related equipment in the elective
module. A professionally compiled portfolio of images, prepared to an advanced commercial standard, forms
part of this module outcome. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

PAR PERFORMANCE STUDIES (DPT109M, DPT119R, DTS109M, PROJECT ASSESSMENT


DTS119R, TPT109M, TPT119R, MPS109M, MPS119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This applied, and art-based research module serves to engage the performing artist towards an auto-
ethnographical study that delves into their individualistic reasons for creativity. The student is encouraged to
complete a PAR project that articulates their understanding of creative processes and theatre-making within
performance studies. The student is required to reflect on themselves as performing artist. (Total notional time:
450 hours)

PATTERN TECHNOLOGY I (PAT105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module focuses on foundational theories, principles and techniques related to the process of preparing
suitable flat pattern sets for cutting garment pieces, adherence to technical specifications when preparing
patterns and accuracy of measurements. Consideration of fit and style is embedded through the making of
toiles and establishes the foundation for the reading and analysis of designs and accurate pattern development
ability. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

PATTERN TECHNOLOGY II (PAT206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module expands on the embedded knowledge obtained from the Pattern Technology I module and includes
the ability to solve more complex pattern problems for the development of garment pieces. An additional focus
is on industry needs and the inclusion of manual pattern grading. Technology is introduced through industry
relevant software programs for the purpose of developing and grading pattern sets digitally and enhancing the
production of quality garments. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

PATTERN TECHNOLOGY III (PAT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Assimilation of the manual and digital workspaces enhances the efficiency and product quality produced during
the duration of this module. The production of industry standard flat and draped pattern sets are integral to the
production of final products that have advanced quality and fit. A high degree of design integration allows for the
incorporation of the core modules as a singular and cohesive process. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

PERFORMANCE AND DANCE TECHNIQUES III (PDQ107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module builds on the methods, competencies, skills and abilities gained in the previous qualification with
specific focus on the elected dance technique of specialisation. This module includes ensemble and partner
work through collaborative practice. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

PERFORMANCE AND DANCE TECHNIQUES IV (PDQ108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary African and Western philosophies on performance
and dance techniques. This module builds on the complex theories, methods, competencies, skills and abili-
ties gained in the Performance and Dance Techniques III module (offered in the Advanced Diploma). Through
advanced reflection and development, the objective is for an individual to enhance their dance technique
proficiency towards becoming a working professional. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENT AND VOICE (PIV105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
In this module, students will be required to study a performance instrument, including the voice, of their
choice. The purpose of this module is to equip the student with rudimentary technical knowledge and skill on
his or her chosen performance instrument. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES I (PHT105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to bring about an understanding of basic photographic techniques to aid the Applied
Photography I module. The student will, therefore, lead the student through all practical procedures required
to obtain images to the required standard. This guidance will be intensely applied early in the year since the
student will still be unfamiliar with all the required procedures. (Total notional time: 160 hours)

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES II (PHT206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module will further develop techniques learned in the Photographic Techniques I module and expand the
student's skill set. Students will be instructed on lighting control, various camera formats, software techniques,
studio practice, photography design, printing techniques, and visual diary. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES III (PHT306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module synthesises advanced photographic techniques and intellectual skills, enabling the integration of
the student's expertise, culminating in professional photographic techniques practised with an ability to visualise
professional and personal goals and concepts. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

PHYSICAL THEATRE I (PTH205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is based on the dynamics of physical theatre, involving the body as the primary
element of expression. The foundational principles of movement are explored and applied to creative dra-
matic interpretation and physical theatre applications towards physical storytelling, mime and unarmed stage
combat. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

PHYSICAL THEATRE II (PTH306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is based on the advanced somatics of physical theatre, involving the body as the
primary element of expression. The universal laws of movement are studied and applied to innovative dra-
matic interpretation and physical theatre applications. Principles and theories will be applied towards contact
improvisation; alternate and site-specific performance; mask work, puppetry and performing objects. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

POPULAR DANCE TECHNIQUES I (PDT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


POPULAR DANCE TECHNIQUES II (PDT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module provides a development of understanding and ability of popular styles relevant to industry needs.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)

PRACTICAL MUSIC (PMC105C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is aimed at teaching students to perform in a solo setting, play or sing with appropriate tone and
feel and create awareness of appropriate recordings of their repertoire to gain insight into various performance
styles. The student gains an understanding of the key terms, concepts, and principles of acquiring instrumental
techniques and the power of self-expression. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

PRACTICAL MUSIC - ALTERNATIVE PRACTICAL STUDY (PMS115C) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module will empower the student with instrumental or vocal techniques and competency on an ancillary
instrument. The student will gain an understanding of the key terms, concepts and principles of acquiring instru-
mental techniques and the power of self-expression. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

PRACTICAL MUSICIANSHIP I (PMU205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module consists of two components: Practical Musicianship and Languages for Singers. The purpose
of Practical Musicianship is the introduction and mastering of basic to intermediary Musicianship skills. The
purpose of Languages for Singers is to teach the student correct and authentic pronunciation and enunciation
of various African and European languages using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA system). (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

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PRINTMAKING II (PRT206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students explore a range of printmaking techniques such as intaglio, screen printing, and digital imaging to
address a range of conceptual themes. Technical skills, creativity, and investigative, analytic and problem-
solving skills are developed. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

PRINTMAKING III (PRT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students focus on a printmaking technique of their choice and further develop themes to show evidence of
personal development of source material, iconography and concept. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

PROFESSIONAL JEWELLERY PRACTICE (PJP107V, PJP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The module helps students to develop an advanced knowledge of skills related to employability and/or self-
employment through entrepreneurial initiatives and includes a variety of professional and practice-led strate-
gies that can be employed by a practicing jeweller or designer. The module will further enable students to
begin to establish a professional profile by managing their own marketing and advertising through the deve-
lopment of a logo or brand and developing a professional profile on various platforms such as webpages or in
social media. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (PFP105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to bring about financial, ethical, and practical awareness of the increasingly complex world
of business. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of trade and commerce to be able to understand
the essentials of business management and entrepreneurship. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (PFP215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop level-appropriate competency in oral, reading, writing and presentation skills applicable to a
career in the visual arts. (Total notional time: 70 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II (PFP206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The objective of this module is to integrate the creative skills learned into the logic of the economic system
that exists to date, thus, observing the ethical, legal, cultural and commercial operations as well as other
important concepts that may add currency to business managerial aptitude. The student will gain a working
knowledge of the practice of ethical business dealings and build confidence in future transactions with clients
and prospective users of Professional Photography. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II (PFP316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop level-appropriate competency in oral, reading, writing and presentation skills applicable to a
career in the visual arts. (Total notional time: 60 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN FASHION DESIGN I (PRP305D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
A fashion perspective of marketing and merchandising concepts, the role of the designer in the industry and
what professional fashion practice entails will be explored. This module supports and enhances the Work-
Integrated Learning module by instilling an awareness of career paths and work ethic in preparation for the
student entering the world of work. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE ARTS (PPR107V, PPR117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module is designed to promote knowledge and understanding of the creative industries and the student's
position as an artist/craftsperson/designer in the business world, with regard to business plans, SMMEs, en-
trepreneurship, and the exhibition and sale of products. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DEVELOPMENT (PPD107V, PPD117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module enables students to establish a professional profile by managing their own marketing and adver-
tising; seeking for small business, entrepreneurial or exhibition opportunities; and developing a professional
profile on various platforms such as webpages, blogs or social media. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

PROPERTIES I (PRO205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The basic technical competence to function as a props maker (construction) or props master (management)
in the performing arts industry, is an area of specialisation available to theatre arts technicians. The module
includes the basic skills of a prop maker through the prop construction process from conceptualisation to
execution; and the skills of a props master through collaboration with the performing arts industry. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

PROPERTIES II (PRO306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Intermediate technical competencies as a props maker (construction) or props master (management) in the
performing arts industry. The module includes the construction process from conceptualisation to execution;
and refined skills as a props master through collaboration with the performing arts industry for application
toward career-orientated development. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

R
RESEARCH METHODS: ADVANCED II (RMV108G) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is specifically designed to offer advanced reflection and skills development in research methodo-
logy. This module expands on the theoretical bases of research and intellectual reflection introduced in the
fundamentals of research module offered at the Advanced Diploma level. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS: FUNDAMENTALS I (RMF107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module is specifically designed to present the fundamentals of research, whilst strengthening and deep-
ening knowledge and skills in critical writing skills. This module focuses on teaching students to develop
the ability to formulate, undertake and systematically understand the fundamental principles of research
methods. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN DESIGN (RED107V, RED117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module will enable students engage with research problems relevant to the fashion and apparel field
while simultaneously enhancing their research, academic reading and writing skills and the ability to apply
these skills to developing strong theory-based arguments. The module will additionally focus on teaching
relevant research methods, literature analysis and review, ethics in design research and presentation of
research results. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN DESIGN II (DRM108G) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to advanced research methods and strategies with
reference to design, so that the student may engage with research work related to their creative practice.
This advanced knowledge in practice- and theory-based research practice within design will assist students
to complete certain outcomes required for entry in the Master’s degree and for a professional career. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

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RESEARCH METHODS IN DESIGN I (RDE107V, RDE117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of applied methods of enquiry in the field of
Interior Design, their suitability to specific investigations; and the ability to select and apply a range of applied
methods to resolve problems or introduce change within the Interior Design practice. Students will be able
to demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems,
applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments within an Interior Design context. Students
will be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions and act ethically and professionally, and the ability
to justify those decisions and actions drawing on appropriate ethical values and approaches within an Interior
Design environment. Furthermore, students will acquire the ability to develop appropriate applied processes
of information gathering within an Interior Design context; and the ability to independently validate the sources
of information and evaluate and manage the information. Students will also be able to demonstrate an under-
standing of knowledge as contested and the ability to evaluate types of applied knowledge and explanations
typical within the field of photography. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN FINE AND APPLIED PROJECT ASSESSMENT


ARTS (RFA107V, RFA117R)
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module equips students for an academic, theory-driven research stream if they wish to pursue further
studies, but also caters to students who wish to focus on practice-based research and who wish to directly
apply such research to their practical work. Appropriate research methods as determined by the theme and
aim of the candidate's proposed study are assessed by means of written tests and assignments, and oral
presentations. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS (RPA107V, RPA117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The module allows students to engage with research work related to their creative practice. The module
aims to familiarise students with key terms, concepts, and principles pertaining to research methodology and
practice in fine and applied arts. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN FINE AND APPLIED PROJECT ASSESSMENT


ARTS II (RFA108G, RFA118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module equips students for an academic, theory-driven research stream if they wish to pursue further
studies, but also caters to students who wish to focus on practice-based research and who wish to directly
apply such research to their practical work. The outcome of this module is a research proposal. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)

RESEARCH METHODS IN MOTION PICTURE CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


PRODUCTION (RMP108G)
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are guided through the fundamentals of the research process within the arts. Students will articulate
and explain a research topic, conduct a literature review and learn about the appropriate research methods
to execute the research. The outcome of this module is ensuring students have the knowledge and skills to
write a Masters research proposal. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

RESEARCH REPORT (RDC109M, RDC119R, RTD109M, MINI-DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT


RTD119R, RTT109M, RTT119R, RMU109M, RMU119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module works in conjunction with the Discipline Advancement module and supports practical artefact
development through research writing and documentation. This module serves for the student to explore within
their discipline specificity towards advancing the knowledge and innovation within that sphere. The research
should include a commitment to the value of artistic expression, artistic manifestation, and the human need to
create within the African and global performing arts contexts. (Total notional time: 600 hours)

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SCENIC ART I (SAR205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to equip students with the principles, knowledge, and application of painting and
scenic artefacts and applicable tools and equipment for application toward career-orientated development.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)

SCENIC ART II (SAR306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to teach and equip students with advanced painting techniques, inclusive of
scenic artefact construction and processes when working as a scenic artist for application toward career-
orientated development. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SCENOGRAPHY (SCE105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
An introduction to the technical responsibilities and processes related to the performing arts industry. The
basics of the main technical components are addressed: costumes, make-up, properties, scenic art, lighting,
sound and set design and management. The interrelationship between these components is explored to em-
phasise the collaborative nature of the performing arts industry. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING (SCW107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module introduces students to the core elements of successful film screenplays by investigating ad-
vanced structural, character, plot, dialogue, and emotive techniques, as well as an advanced understanding
of the external and internal Hero’s Journey models proposed by Chris Vogler and Kim Hudson. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING (SCW108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students are expected to apply professional techniques to conceiving and writing commercially viable drama
scripts (screenplays) in all motion picture genres. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING I (SCW105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Writing for non-fiction productions such as commercials, music videos, marketing videos, reality television
productions and documentaries. The three-act structure, the classic dramatic emotional structure, finding
story concepts, script format, writing and rewriting. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING I (SWT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on introducing the student to core principles of scriptwriting and to develop the student’s
creative skills in playwriting, focusing on the ten-minute (flash) play. Core principles will be discussed and
applied by the student as projects, culminating in the writing and presentation of a ten-minute play. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING II (SCW206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Screenplay structure, plot, characters, dialogue, and emotion. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING II (SWT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on honing the playwriting skills developed in the Scriptwriting I module. The module
deals with the structure and requirements of the one-act play, culminating in the presentation of a complete
one-act play for use within production and performance. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SCRIPTWRITING III (SCW306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Screenplay genres such as Drama, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Horror, and Romance. Identifying story
problems, and basic elements of commercially successful screenplays. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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SCRIPTWRITING PRACTICE (SWR107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
During this module, students must write a short film concept, outline, scene outline, and full screenplay. All as-
signments must display the core elements of a commercially successful short film screenplay. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)

SCULPTURE II (SCL206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Competency development in relation to concept development, materials and processes at an intermediate
level, exploring modelling techniques, inner armature construction, moulding, casting and surface finishing
techniques, as well as the construction of forms in metal, wood, plastics, fiber, and found objects. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)

SCULPTURE III (SCL306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students specialise in appropriate materials and processes of their choice to solve discipline-specific problems
and further develop themes to show evidence of personal development of source material, iconography and
concept. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

SMART AND INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY DESIGN IV (SIT107V, SIT117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
The purpose of this module is to enable students to gain an understanding of the complexities and uncertain-
ties of selecting, applying or transferring appropriate standard procedures, processes or techniques in the
ever-expanding field of smart technologies, materials and digitised communications systems; in the specia-
lised field of Interior Design. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

SOUND I (SND105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Boom operation, cable wrangling, connector and adaptor identification, microphones, location reconnaissance,
basic recordings such as TV reports, interviews, panel discussions, demonstrations, sound mixing desks, time-
code recording, and working on foreign and dangerous conditions. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SOUND I (SOU205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module comprises the theory and practice of live sound and application within the creative arts indus-
tries. Students will apply and integrate the use of audio equipment, basic sound acoustics, and the overview
of sound design. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SOUND II (SND206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Drama recordings, creation of sound effects, sound design software, sound design theory, and sound design
practical application. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SOUND II (SOU306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module involves the advanced execution of practical knowledge in live sound and design environments.
Students will apply and integrate the use of; sound design and completion of sound effects in collaboration
with other performing design and arts disciplines for application toward career-orientated development. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

STAGE AND STUDIO TECHNOLOGY I (SST115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to introduce basic on- and off-stage technical theatre practices to the students.
Theatre safety, stage management and production management roles will be introduced that will establish a
foundation for students in becoming good theatre practitioners. The focus is on the individual performer and
technician in the theatre space. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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STAGE AND STUDIO TECHNOLOGY II (SST206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module provides further insight and praxis application that would enable students to engage with tech-
nology within the contemporary performing arts context. Discipline application and experience in the areas
of audio and visual stage technology, audio studio technology, on-camera studio technology, and technical
theatre application. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

STUDIO PRACTICE I (STU215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module offers the integration of the basics of choreography skills introduced in the Dance Studies I and
Theatre Making modules to conceptualise a choreographic work based on contemporary dance theatre for
practical execution. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

STUDIO PRACTICE II (STU306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to expose students to professional working methodologies within choreography
and dance coaching. Through a process of praxis-based training, practical and theoretical aspects of dance
choreography and dance coaching are taught. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

SURFACE DESIGN II (SRD206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students explore surface design principles and techniques such as repeat design strategies for printing on
fabric. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

SURFACE DESIGN III (SRD306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students apply the principles and techniques acquired in the Surface Design II module to the development of
repeat design layouts suitable for product development including apparel and interiors. (Total notional time:
180 hours)

T
2D ARTS I (PAINTING, PRINTMAKING) (TWA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The qualities of materials such as paint and ink on canvas, board or paper are explored to achieve expressive
two-dimensional art. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

3D ARTS I (SCULPTURE, GLASS, CERAMICS) (THA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The qualities of materials such as glass, clay, wood, etc. are explored to achieve expressive three-dimensional
form. (Total notional time: 240 hours)

TAP DANCE TECHNIQUES I (TDT205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


TAP DANCE TECHNIQUES II (TDT306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Knowledge and understanding of Tap Dance Techniques through supervised dance tap practice. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)

TEXTILES I (TEX115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts related to broader textile fibre identification, fibre and fabric
processing and fabric production. Focusing on the correct use and care of fabrics and trims becomes key.
Additionally, an exploration of production techniques and end-use application of fabrics from the African
continent is included. (Total notional time: 70 hours)

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TEXTILES II (TEX206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module builds on the embedded knowledge and understanding of concepts obtained from the Textiles I
module. Practical application of theoretical concepts is done in an experimental manner with the purpose of
expanding an understanding of the interrelationship between fibre, yarn and fabric properties. New technologies
relevant to textile production processes are investigated and taking care of end-user products remain a focus
point. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

THEATRE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION III (TDI107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will offer students an exploration into collaborative conceptual design towards a project within
one selected disciplinary component. The module will focus on digital theatre design implementations and
specialist technologies applied to a theatrical live event. This will also include the management of theatre
design and implementation in the various discipline components. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

THEATRE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION IV (TDI108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will offer students an opportunity to individually apply and execute a conceptual design towards a
project within one selected disciplinary component. The module will also focus on advanced creative insights
and rigorous interpretations to advanced digital theatre design implementation and specialist technologies
applied to a live theatrical event. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT III (TCE107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will focus on advanced Applied Theatre concepts and skills within Educational, Developmental
and Industrial contexts towards developing Theatre for Community Engagement. Emphasis is given to current
thinking, practice, theory and methodologies pertaining to the areas of theatre for social upliftment and em-
powerment. This module will serve to investigate theories towards integrating interventions and participatory
applications within applied practice. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IV (TCE108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to strengthen and deepen knowledge for Applied Theatre principles towards deve-
loping interactive Theatre for Community Engagement projects. The module will also serve to investigate
theories and modes of practice towards integrating interventions and participatory applications within indi-
vidual applied practice. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

THEATRE HISTORY I (THI215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module introduces students to a broad framework on theoretical and practical foundations and develop-
ments in world theatre history. Examples will be drawn from the theatres of early Egypt, classical Greece and
Rome, Asia, and Medieval Europe. (Total notional time: 50 hours)

THEATRE HISTORY II (THI316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module focuses on the development of world theatre history. The module covers the theatre of the early
modern period (the Renaissance), the theatre of the modern era, including the 20th century and its various
forms of non-realism. A further focus is on historical developments in musical theatre. (Total notional time:
50 hours)

THEATRE MAKING (THM115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is divided into three fundamentals: Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic. These aesthetic fundamen-
tals speak to the application of performative aspects of body, space and time through composition, improvisa-
tion and conceptual design, that cut across the disciplines within the performing arts. These fundamentals will
be explored theoretically (performance and play theories); practically (collaborative practicum); and reflective/
preparatory (self-study). (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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THEATRE TECHNIQUE: CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
EXECUTION III (TCX107V)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The module will focus on the application of practical construction and execution within one selected disciplin-
ary component. The module will further focus on project planning and managing the application of theatre
technology towards theatrical events. This will include practical construction, operation, and execution of
technology within the various discipline components. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

THEATRE TECHNIQUE: CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


EXECUTION IV (TCX108G)
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module will offer students advanced knowledge and understanding of theatre technology and application
towards strengthening and deepening the knowledge received in the Theatre Technology: Construction and
Execution III module (as offered in the Advanced Diploma). The functionality of practical construction and
execution within one selected disciplinary component will be facilitated and applied. (Total notional time: 300
hours)

THEORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY I (THP105D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The module’s main aim is to familiarise the first-year student with the various theoretical photographic aspects
that relate directly to its practical application. The module is therefore geared at laying a solid grounding in the
fundamental theoretical aspects of photography in preparation for the more advanced photographic concepts
in both the second and third years of study. (Total notional time: 220 hours)

THEORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY II (THP206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module is designed to equip students with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge that will directly
relate to the practical application of the Applied Photography II module. The technical matters are approached
as a means to a practical end, resulting in greater control and underlying self-confidence when engaging in
practical work. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

THEORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY III (THP306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The main aim of this module is to expand on the theoretical knowledge acquired in the first and second
years – extending the technical background to professional practice. The technical and professional matters
are approached as a means to a practical end, resulting in greater professional control and self-confidence
when engaging in practical work. This module looks in detail at more specific applications of lesser-known
photographic and modern-day digital applications. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

THEORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY IV (THP107V, THP117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module will guide students in demonstrating the advanced theoretical knowledge they have gained in the
field of commercial photography through reflective writing. This module aids students in contextualising the
information obtained to articulate interpretations pertaining to their respective photographic portfolios. (Total
notional time: 100 hours)

2D ARTS I (PAINTING, PRINTMAKING) (TWA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The qualities of materials such as paint and ink on canvas, board or paper are explored in order to achieve
expressive two-dimensional art. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

3D ARTS I (SCULPTURE, GLASS, CERAMICS) (THA105D CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
The qualities of materials such as glass, clay, wood, etc. are explored in order to achieve expressive three-
dimensional form. (Total notional time: 240 hours)

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TRANSDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STUDIES (TDU108G, TDU118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The purpose of this module is to enable a student to demonstrate knowledge of and engagement in transdisci-
plinary design, an area at the forefront of the field of design; an understanding of the theories, methods and
techniques relevant to design, and an understanding of how to apply such knowledge in a transdisciplinary
context. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

V
VIDEOGRAPHY (VID107V, VID117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module aims to extend the scope and integrated knowledge of the use of still camera equipment in
the videography domain. Therefore, this module is particularly suitable for continuing professional develop-
ment by inculcating a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, equipment, software,
editing, and sound in commercial photography for social media content creation. A professionally compiled
portfolio of video footage prepared to an advanced commercial standard forms part of this module outcome.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)

VISUAL COMMUNICATION I (VCM105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
This module will explore photography from its inception through the various movements. Aiming to set the
foundation for visual literacy, the module will consider the analysis and evaluation of a photograph together
with an investigation into compositional guidelines. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

VISUAL COMMUNICATION II (VCM206D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The student is introduced to academic essay writing, emphasising the Monash Referencing method and
introduced to the basics of Research Methodology. The module further explores South African photography,
contemporary aesthetics in photography and special directions of photography. (Total notional time: 100
hours)

VISUAL COMMUNICATION III (VCM306D) PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Principles and methods underlying basic research projects in the arts and attempts to sensitise the students
into a more explorative and questioning mindset. The students follow a path of analytical thinking and strive
to become an "expert" in their chosen specialised module. This module further dovetails with the Specialised
Projects section of the Applied Photography III module in that the students write short, content-specific
essays. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

VISUAL THEORY (VTH107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module covers a broad spectrum of theoretical approaches and philosophies which enable a deepened
understanding of the role of the visual and applied arts in society, and further provides a rich vocabulary and
conceptual framework for analysing, writing about, theorising, socially contextualising, and critiquing visual
and applied art practice. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

VISUAL THEORY I (VTH105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students develop an appropriate level of comprehension of global art-historical principles enabling a comparison
of artistic exploration in divergent cultures. A foundational understanding is developed of the ways in which
broad sociocultural issues and values have been expressed in the visual arts. (Total notional time: 160 hours)

VISUAL THEORY II (VTH108G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
A broad spectrum of theoretical approaches and philosophies to facilitate a deepened understanding of the
role of the visual and applied arts in society. The module furthermore enables the candidate to contextualise
her or his artistic practice against this discourse. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

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VISUAL THEORY II: AFRICA IN CONTEXT (VTH206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students are familiarised with key terms, concepts, facts, and principles pertaining to African and South African
art and art discourse, contextualised within a critical framework of postcolonialism. Conceptual links between
the student's own practical work and art theory are clarified, and students further develop critical, research and
academic writing skills. (Total notional time: 180 hours)

VISUAL THEORY III (VTH306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students are familiarised with further critical frameworks including feminism, postmodernism, and critical and
comparative analysis of global applied arts, enabling the contextualisation of local and global visual culture
within contemporary critical discourses. Academic writing, research methods and critical thinking skills. (Total
notional time: 160 hours)

VOICE AND OPERA I (VOP205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module consists of three components: Vocal Technique, Vocal Repertoire and Performance Class. Vocal
Technique builds on the first year and focuses on the technical aspects of singing. Vocal Repertoire aims to
broaden the singers’ knowledge regarding voice types and the repertoire available for singers. Performance
class provides simulated opportunities to practice, display, assess and enhance the integration of all knowl-
edge and skills. (Total notional time: 150 hours)

VOICE AND PRACTICAL MUSICIANSHIP II (VPM306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module consists of three components: Vocal Technique, Practical Musicianship and Performance Class.
Vocal Technique builds on the second year and thus focuses on the technical aspects of singing while Practi-
cal Musicianship focuses on the artistic and musical application of the Vocal Technique. The Performance
Class component provides the student with real-time workplace simulated opportunities. (Total notional time:
150 hours)

VOICE AND PRACTICAL MUSICIANSHIP III (VPM107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to increase the area of specialisation established in the previous level. The
module deepens the knowledge of vocal technique and its artistic application. The module is designed to fa-
cilitate the acquired skills in a practical way. To accomplish this aim, the module comprises three components:
Vocal Technique, Practical Musicianship, and Performance Class. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

VOICE AND PRACTICAL MUSICIANSHIP IV (VPM108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
This module is designed to strengthen, expand and embed the understanding of the vocational discipline of
Vocal Performance techniques and interpretation. The module builds on the application of discipline speciali-
sation established in the Advanced Diploma elective. This module will intensify the knowledge and application
of technical, stylistic and interpretive theories and methodologies interrogated previously. Finer techniques
will be discovered as multiple sources are explored. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

W
WIL: PRODUCTION I (WDC205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
WIL: PRODUCTION I (WTD205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Applied professional theatre skills and ethics in rehearsal and performance environments. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

WIL: PRODUCTION I (WMU205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to apply professional theatre skills and ethics in rehearsal and performance
environments. (Total notional time: 100 hours)

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WIL: PRODUCTION II (WMU306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
WIL: PRODUCTION II (WDC306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
WIL: PRODUCTION II (WTD306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
Mastery of professional theatre skills and ethics in rehearsal and performance environments. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)

WIL: PRODUCTION III (DANCE) (WDC107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


WIL: PRODUCTION III (MUSIC) (WMU107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
WIL: PRODUCTION III (THEATRE ARTS AND DESIGN) (WTD107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is complex mastery of professional theatre skills and ethics in rehearsal and
performance environments. The module is Experiential and Simulated Work-Integrated Learning and applies
trans-disciplinary facilitation of semi-professional productions. Opportunities could be provided for multi-disci-
plinary productions that offer exposure to different performing arts working strategies resulting in collaborative
creative outcomes. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

WIL: PRODUCTION IV (WPE108G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Performing Arts)
The purpose of this module is to encourage intellectual independence and professional theatre skills and
ethics in rehearsal and performance environments. The module is Experiential and Simulated Work-Inte-
grated Learning and applies trans-disciplinary facilitation of semi-professional productions. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)

WIL I (WFA205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Skills necessary for success in the industry are developed through work-directed theoretical learning, problem-
oriented learning, and project-based learning linked to projects in the practical electives. Group work and ethics
are addressed in community-based projects. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

WIL II (WFA306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students are prepared for industry through work-directed theoretical learning, problem-oriented learning, and
project-based learning linked to projects in the practical electives. Authentic workplace learning takes place
where students are placed in the industry. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

WIL IN FASHION DESIGN I (WIF205D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
The understanding of industry structures and processes due to the strong vocational orientation embedded in
each module from the first year supports this module as it continues by introducing disciplinary, practical and
experiential knowledge through opportunities to demonstrate personal competencies in simulated learning
opportunities. Participation in practical community engagement opportunities allows for positive interpersonal
relations and professional ethical behaviour to develop while aligning with the vision and mission of the
University. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

WIL IN FASHION DESIGN II (WIF306D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Design Studies)
This module proceeds towards the final outcome – practical experience within the workplace environment and
culminates in students being able to demonstrate professional conduct, responsibility and ethical behaviour in a
professional fashion or related environment. Vocational preparedness is therefore essential for maximising the
learning opportunities and experience that will be gained from the world of work. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

WIL IN JEWELLERY DESIGN I (WJD206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
This module will add to the content of the core modules and will simulate real-world scenarios in the form of
projects that require students to analyse given situations, and then select and apply the necessary skills, in
order to meet client-based specifications and outcomes. (Total notional time: 250 hours)

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WIL IN JEWELLERY DESIGN II: PART A (WJD306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
WIL IN JEWELLERY DESIGN II: PART B (WJD316D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Fine and Studio Arts)
Students will engage in experiential learning interventions in the form of client-centred real-world workplace
simulations, as well as actual workplace learning and will also be placed with professional jewellers in their
places of business for a two-week period. They will be required to demonstrate their ability to function in a
professional jewellery studio environment and to apply theoretical and practical knowledge learned thus far.
(Total notional time: 270 hours for WJD306D and 80 hours for WJD316D)

WIL IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION: PART A (WM316AD) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


WIL IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION: PART B (WM316BD) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students do internships with employers in the motion picture industry or work on motion picture productions in
a work-simulated environment at the university. (Total notional time: 400 hours for WM316AD and 200 hours
for WM316BD)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING I (WID206D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
During the second year, the simulation will form part of the Work-Integrated Learning module that will be
structured as project-based learning and will require the student to solve real-world projects/problems accepted
by clients while still on campus. (Total notional time: 200 hours)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING I (WIG206D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Work-integrated learning is a specific period during which the student should actively be involved in pre-
scribed practical work as a Community Engagement Project. The student is therefore provided with the op-
portunity to learn how to participate effectively in the real world by working to become competent in producing
products and services to meet the needs of clients and industry in an NGO environment. (Total notional time:
200 hours)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING I (WPG205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
The students will be introduced to the work-integrated learning concept in the second year of study. This module
focuses on simulated scenarios. These specifically designed practical scenarios form the foundations to prepare
students for work in the industry in a controlled environment. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING II (WIG306D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Work-integrated learning is a specific period during which the student should actively be involved in pre-
scribed practical work at an appropriate workplace. The student is therefore provided with the opportunity to
learn how to participate effectively in the real world by working to become competent in producing products
and services to meet the needs of clients and industry. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING II (WPG306D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Visual Communication)
Students will be placed in a position to experience the dynamics of a real working environment. Several industry
partners will be requested to engage professionally with the students during their placement in the industry. This
module will assist students in developing and growing within a work-related environment wherein they can be
assessed by both the employer and a member of the lecturing staff. (Total notional time: 300 hours)

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING II (WID306D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING


(Module custodian: Department of Interior Design)
Work-Integrated Learning is a specific period during which the student should actively be involved in pre-
scribed practical work at an appropriate workplace. The student is therefore provided with the opportunity to
learn how to participate effectively in the real-world by working to become competent to produce products and
services to meet the needs of clients and industry. (Total notional time: 400 hours)

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