Bachelor of Arts Honours in Fine Art

Evidence generated through assessment tasks shows that the learner can:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the general field of inquiry.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme.
• Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge.
• Analyse components/issues/factors/structures etc.
• Grasp the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the area of study.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates.
• Summarise, compare and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge.
• Construct a sustained argument and formulate questions to work towards solutions.
• Command the conceptual discourse of the field of study.
• Solve problems, both theoretical and applied.
• Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the discipline.
• Contextualise this study within a social environment and historical understanding.
• Develop a clear understanding of the historical and contemporary state and possible future of the disciplinary areas being worked on.
• Command academic English at an appropriate level.
• Demonstrate familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level.
• Understand diversity.
• Manage individual study effectively.
• Work efficiently with groups.
• Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing.
• Integrate information, conduct research, and contextualise aspects of language, literature, and culture while understanding the requirements for social development with values consistent with social responsibility and the redress of disadvantage.

Integrated Assessment: The institution is reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. Currently, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations assess the integration of learning outcomes for each module in a qualification. The qualification aims to meet SAQA and the institution's critical outcomes and requirements for graduates by promoting problem-bound study practice, independent and creative thinking, structured assignments, presentation skills, research skills, entrepreneurial skills, and information technology capabilities. The program also emphasizes understanding values, ethics, and implicit responsibilities in cultural studies and practices.

Formative Assessment:

• Continuous assessment through project assignments, class tests, essays in History of Art, and periodic grading of practical assignments in studio disciplines.
• Final course mark in all History of Art courses comprises continuous formative assessment procedures.

Summative Assessment:

• Essay format examination in History of Art.
• Joint staff assessment of portfolio or exhibition of studio practical work in Fine Art.