The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at Wits is a four-year professional degree offered through the Wits School of Arts, training students in visual art practice across painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, and new media. Selection requires a portfolio submission and interview at the Wits School of Arts. The Wits Art Museum (WAM) — housing one of the world's largest collections of African art — provides a unique research and inspirational resource for Fine Arts students. Graduates participate in South Africa's vibrant contemporary art market, exhibiting at galleries, art fairs, and international biennales while also finding careers in art education, curation, and creative industries.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
APS: 34
Visual Artist – Produces and exhibits original artwork in South African and international galleries, art fairs including the Turbine Art Fair, and biennales, supported by the National Arts Council.
Art Educator – Teaches visual arts at South African schools, community art centres, and higher education institutions, fostering creative development and art literacy.
Curator – Develops and manages art exhibitions for South African museums, galleries, and corporate art collections, including the Wits Art Museum and major commercial galleries in Johannesburg.
Art Therapist – Uses visual art as a therapeutic tool in South African healthcare, rehabilitation, and social work settings, working with trauma survivors, children, and mental health patients.
Graphic Designer – Applies fine art skills to commercial visual communication for South African advertising agencies, publishers, and corporate identity projects.
