Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts | TUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts at TUT develops practising artists in glass, ceramics, fibre, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and installation art, with a strong emphasis on professional studio practice. Students learn to conceptualise, produce, and present original artwork while engaging with South African artistic traditions, contemporary trends, and the public gallery sector. The programme prepares graduates to work independently as artists, join design studios, contribute to community arts projects, or pursue careers in museum and gallery management. Cooperative education links students with galleries, cultural institutions, and the broader creative economy.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 3
APS: 20

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language40%Required

Career Prospects

Visual Artist – Produces and exhibits original paintings, sculptures, or mixed-media works through South African galleries and art fairs.
Ceramist/Glass Artist – Creates functional and decorative ceramic or glass products for the craft market, interior design sector, and collectors.
Printmaker – Produces limited-edition prints and works on paper for galleries, publishers, and the commercial art market.
Museum/Gallery Curator – Manages collections, curates exhibitions, and facilitates educational programmes at public or private art institutions.
Community Arts Facilitator – Delivers arts education and creative workshops in schools, community centres, and NGOs across South Africa.

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