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Tshwane University of Technology - TUT
speciality: Art & Design

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What Is an Art and Design Degree?

It is considered that generation Y is the generation with the most creative minds. Thus, millennials tend to express themselves through various forms, such as Art and Design. 

Degrees in Art and Design aim to empower students to use art as a tool for self-expression. This degree is designed to develop visual perception as well as visual literacy. As a result, students gain practical skills in order to turn their imaginative ideas into reality.  

Unlike many programmes, Art and Design courses improve students’ attention to detail, creative thinking, and freedom in the decision-making process. 

Benefits of an Art and Design Degree

Art and Design is a competitive industry. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to be equipped with the necessary skills to have higher chances of being employed in this field. 

In general, graduates from this degree have a wide range of employment options once they finish their studies. The advantage of an Art and Design course is that you are highly employable for other industries too – there are numerous courses that would help to develop specialised skills for specific careers. 

Some particular job areas include – apart from being an artist – community worker, fashion designer, graphic designer, illustrator, advertising executive, and multimedia worker. Many Art and Design graduates find themselves using their skills in marketing, media, or even teaching.

Art and Design Degree Structure

Art and Design degrees are part of Bachelor of Art (BA) Degrees. Courses’ structure and length depend on what type of programme you choose to study and the country where you choose to study. Usually, Art and Design courses are a three-year commitment, although there are countries – like the USA – where you need to study for at least four years.

The most remarkable aspect about this degree is that it emphasises the practical knowledge. Courses are often taught in studios, as a form of workshops. Additionally, students are assessed based on their portfolios of work, which may be exhibited to the public.

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  • Fashion Design
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    My year

    Transitioning is not an easy thingy. I transferred Universities. My welcome was just not nice I had zero orientation to get used to the campus but I got through it. We had printing machine problems which was never fixed. But the curriculum was good.With a certain DR who taught us about sustainability.

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    Programme: Fashion Design
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Pretoria
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  • Fashion Design
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    Fashion Industry

    The university is great and I don’t think people understand how many designers have came out of TUT, and I think we’re the only fashion department that has been a part of AFI. What I like about TUT is that it constantly strives to improve itself technologically and what I dislike is that they are not being innovative. I would recommend it.

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    Programme: Fashion Design
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2026
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Pretoria
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  • Environmental Design
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    Lecturers

    It was a top of the art campus with a wide variety of facilities. The course I took has top of the art lecturers who have a passion for what they do. The course work was very informative and precise to the kind of jobs we would be doing in the field. A lot of practical work was done to make us ready for the workplace.

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    Programme: Environmental Design
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Pretoria
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  • Visual Arts
    Kholofelo
    Fine and Applied Arts

    Best, school for turning school children into productive men of society. The lectures give you creative freedom and guide you based on your strengths. You will never regret studying here. If you are a student that does not mind sleeping late nights on assignments, then this is place for you.

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    Programme: Visual Arts
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2024
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Pretoria
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  • Bachelor of ...
    Interior Designing
    Ru
    I completed my studies in record time.

    Tshwane University of Technology is really a great University because of the attention the students get. The practicals initiated in the study really helps with understanding the academic side of the course. The pass rate is quite high in this University. And that masks anything negative. I have nothing bad to say about that school except only great words.

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    Programme: Bachelor of Interior Designing
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Pretoria
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    19 Sep, 2024
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    Hello there, do you know any students studying Mechatronics engineering?
  • Fashion
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    Lack of urgency to serious matters

    The institution lacks the sense of urgency to serious matters affecting students. The printers have not been working since the years started and still haven’t been fixed, affecting students deadlines.

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    Programme: Fashion
    Degree: Short Course
    Graduation: 2026
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Pretoria
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