BA (Fine Arts)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
BA (Fine Arts)
This program focuses on the main disciplines in fine arts, ie painting, sculpture, graphic printmaking, drawing and new media, as well as on the theories and concepts of art. Graduates qualify as professional artists. The program is aimed at the promotion of aesthetic awareness and the broadening of visual, critical and creative thinking. The program also incorporates art management, art communication and marketing, digital training and the use of a wide range of artists materials, media and techniques.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic literacy 110
- Academic literacy for Humanities 125
- Academic orientation 101
- Visual culture studies 111
Core modules
- Fine arts (1) 101
- Professional art practice (1) 101
- Visual culture studies 121
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Fine arts (2) 201
- Community arts in practice 210
- Professional art practice (2) 201
- Visual culture studies 211
- Visual culture studies 221
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- Fine arts (3) 301
- Professional art practice (3) 301
- Visual culture studies 311
- Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Fine arts (4) 400
- Fine Arts 401
- Arts research and methodology 400
Program Outcome
Total credits: 494