Culture and Arts - Visual Arts
This qualification aims to equip learners with critical thinking and critical making skills needed to engage with contemporary discourses and socio-economic challenges through art practices focusing on entrepreneurship, technology, research, and the community. The core modules within the program will help learners develop skills in critical thinking, research methods, and the critical making of visual arts and related products or services. Graduates will have the competence to practice visual arts at advanced levels, solve visual creative problems, and manage entrepreneurial innovations.
Upon completion of this qualification, learners can pursue various career paths within the Visual Arts domain. They may work in government or the private sector as self-employed artists, art administrators, art teachers, forensic image analysts, or art practitioners in creative industries like broadcast, film, and animation.
The Visual Arts sector is a significant industry in South Africa with high growth potential and job creation opportunities. This qualification was developed through benchmarking with national and international institutions and stakeholder consultation to ensure relevance and alignment with industry needs. The inclusion of a research component prepares learners for postgraduate studies and exposes them to research methods used in higher education. Skills acquired through this qualification are unique and valuable in the creative industries, potentially increasing student enrollment and access to postgraduate studies.
By incorporating critical thinking, research, and practical skills, this qualification prepares learners for success in the dynamic field of Visual Arts, ensuring they are equipped to make meaningful contributions to both industry and society.
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