University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
BA (Visual Studies)
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BA (Visual Studies) program offers a comprehensive exploration of visual culture, encompassing art, media, and design. You'll engage with critical theories and practical applications to develop a keen understanding of visual language and its impact on society. The course emphasizes both creative expression and analytical skills across various mediums.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as art curation, graphic design, advertising, education, and media production, opening doors to opportunities in creative industries and cultural sectors.
Introduction
BA (Visual Studies)
This program aims to promote visual literacy by offering instruction in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of various aspects of visual culture, in both an historical and contemporary context.
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
Core modules
- Marketing management 120
- Visual culture studies 111
- Visual culture studies 121
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Community arts in practice 210
- Visual culture studies 211
- Visual culture studies 221
Curriculum: Final year
- Visual culture studies 311
- Visual culture studies 321
Program Outcome
Total credits: 368