What is Fine Arts?
An art form practiced mainly for its aesthetic value and its beauty (“art for art’s sake”) rather than its functional value.
Universities That Offer Fine Arts In South Africa
Below are some of the Universities That Offer Fine Arts.
- University of Johannesburg.
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
- The University of Pretoria.
- University of the Witwatersrand.
How many years is BS in fine arts?
Although a Bachelor of Fine Arts is traditionally considered a four-year degree, a BFA program may take shorter or longer to complete because of the amount of studio coursework required. After completing this degree, the learner may acquire a postgraduate degree; a Master of Fine Arts.
What is the difference between Bachelor of Arts and fine arts?
According to the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the professional degree (BFA) focuses on intensive work in the visual arts supported by a program of general studies, whereas the liberal arts degree (BA) focuses on art and design in the context of a broad program of general studies.
Is fine art a good degree?
A fine arts degree gives you the perfect opportunity to develop and refine your studio skills and methods (painting, drawing, sketching, sculpture, photography, audio-visual techniques, and specialist software) which are essential to work as a professional artist, but you will also develop a broad range of transferable.