University of the Witwatersrand logoUniversity of the WitwatersrandBachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

Faculty of Humanities

Duration4 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS30Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Additional Wits School of Arts selection requirements apply, such as an interview, audition, portfolio or written assignment.

Course content

What you may study

Creative theory; studio practice; visual or performance communication; history and context; digital or production methods; critique; and portfolio-based projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

English Home Language or First Additional LanguageLevel 5
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Advanced or postgraduate study in the relevant design, creative, performance or built-environment discipline, usually subject to portfolio or audition requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Designer; creative practitioner; production assistant; artist; performer; visual communicator; or arts administrator, depending on the specialisation and portfolio.

Study locations

Available campuses

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MainBraamfontein (Main Campus)Johannesburg, GautengView campus
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