The Diploma in Fine Art at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year qualification at the Buffalo City campus that provides the educational foundation for registration for further studies in fine arts while equipping graduates to pursue diverse career paths in the South African culture and arts sector. The programme develops students' artistic practice through studio-based project work, culminating in a portfolio that serves as evidence of creative capability and professional readiness. In the context of South Africa's growing creative economy and government investment in arts and culture through the DSAC and NAC, fine art graduates have opportunities in visual arts, entrepreneurship, arts education, and the creative industries. Students who meet minimum requirements are subject to an evaluation before final placement; in exceptional cases, a strong portfolio may enable admission with lower English marks.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 40–49% (Level 3)
APS: 19
