Visual arts courses provide you with practical experience in painting, photography, drawing, digital imaging, interface design, book art, figure drawing, modeling and simulation, sculpture, and more. The major will enhance your understanding of art both within the history of culture and as an individual human achievement.
General admission requirements
• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection
A place for 60 students.
• Home Language 50%
• First Additional Language 40%
• Hand a prescribed portfolio of art in by 1 September.
Information is available at
www.maties.com > Apply > Application documents or at 021 808 2508
(mornings only).
Duration 4 years
Admission requirements
For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.
Is a degree in visual arts worth it?
Despite the stigma surrounding art majors, an art degree can be an excellent opportunity to develop and hone the studio skills necessary to forge a career as a professional artist.
Both the environment and length of the program allow students to learn relevant tools and surround themselves with like-minded individuals.
What jobs can you get with visual arts?
Graphic designer.
Photographer.
Photography assistant.
Sculptor.
Interior designer.
Design assistant.
Fashion designer.
Set designer.
Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) Jobs by Salary
Job Title | Range | Average |
---|---|---|
User Interface Designer | Range: R142k – R376k (Estimated) | Average: R236,355 |
Art Director | Range: R119k – R416k (Estimated) | Average: R221,796 |
UX Designer | Range: R186k – R419k (Estimated) | Average: R285,688 |