Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 1 | 2023 | PostgraduateProgrammes [Degrees&Diplomas] at theUniversityof Johannesburg | 2017/18 2023 Postgraduate Degree Programmes FACULTY OF ART, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (GSA) _______ 3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (PGDip) PGDip (Architectural Management) _ ________________________ 6 HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (BArch & BA Hons) BArchHons (Graduate School of Architecture)_ ________________ 7 BAHons (Art Therapy) ______________________________________ 8 BAHons (Design) with electives in Communication Design, and Jewellery Design_______________________________________ 10 BAHons (Design) Department of Fashion_____________________ 10 BAHons (Design) Department of Multimedia_ _________________ 10 BAHons (Industrial Design)_ _________________________________ 11 BAHons (Interior Design)____________________________________ 11 BAHons (Visual Art) _ ______________________________________ 11 MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MArch &MA) MA (Art Therapy) __________________________________________ 13 MArch (Graduate School of Architecture)_ ____________________ 14 MArch (Design, Theory and Practice) Graduate School of Architecture ____________________________ 14 MA (Design) Department of Graphic Design_ __________________ 16 MA (Design) Department of Fashion Design_ __________________ 16 MA (Design) Department of Industrial Design_ _________________ 17 MA (Design) Department of Interior Design_ ___________________ 17 MA (Design) Department of Multimedia _ _____________________ 18 MA (Industrial Design) ______________________________________ 18 MA (Visual Art) ____________________________________________ 19 DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES (PhD) PhD (Art History)___________________________________________ 21 PhD (Art and Design)_______________________________________ 21 Art and Design Modules for BEd and PGCE students _ __________ 22 OTHER About UJ Arts & Culture ____________________________________ 23 DSD DESIS Lab _ __________________________________________ 24 DSI-NRF South African Research Chair in South African Art and Visual Culture (SARChI)______________________________ 25 Visual Identities in Art and Design (VIAD) _ ____________________ 26 FADA Gallery _ ____________________________________________ 27 ISET CAREERS SA Student Interviews (Q&A) ___________________ 28 INDEX
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 3 | 2023 | The Graduate School of Architecture (GSA) was founded as an autonomous school within the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), at the University of Johannesburg in September 2015, offering post graduate studies in architecture. In six years, it has quadrupled its intake of Master’s students, making it now one of the largest postgraduate schools in the country. In 2016, the GSA was formally awarded GES Flagship Status within the University, attracting greater funding opportunities and also increased responsibility for providing innovative new directions in teaching and scholarship. The GSA offers a range of postgraduate programmes aimed at students interested in pursuing careers as registered architects as well as those interested in specialised advanced study. The GSA’s main programme is the combined BArch Hons and the MArch, the professionally-accredited two-year Master’s programme leading to candidate architect status as defined by the South African Council for the Architecture Profession (SACAP). In 2022, we expect to cap intake at 115 full-time students. Our pass-rate since 2015 has been at 99%. In order to be considered for the programme, students applying to the GSA must have completed an undergraduate course in architecture. Photographer: Tristan McLaren 2017 & 2018.
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Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 5 | 2023 | General The GSA runs the Unit System method of teaching, first pioneered by the Architectural Association in London in 1971. In 2015, we began with three Units; in 2022 there are six. We plan to continue this growth, expanding by at least two new Units per year. It is a competitive, innovative and challenging system and we believe it is the most effective way to get the best out of both staff and students. The choice we offer in terms of interests, research agendas, contexts and perspectives is unique and most of our teaching staff are part-time practitioners with national and international reputations and connections. In our endeavour for excellence, we continue building on the strength, ambitions and transformative agenda of previous years. After a successful SACAP validation visit in April 2018, we have made some substantial changes to the curriculum, including a new History & Theory Programme for both Honours (M1) and Masters (M2) and a formative ‘Making’ Course. We also offer a vibrant line-up of Core Modules and Extras. In addition to our studios at the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), we have an inner-city ‘base’, GSA Metro, located in the heart of Braamfontein. Metro houses our review space, cinema, and academic offices and was officially opened by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, the ex-Dean of FADA, Prof Federico Freschi, and former School Director, Prof Lesley Lokko on 2 August 2019. The GSA runs a host of public programmes and events, including the GSA Lecture Series, which continues to offer international and local architects and creative practitioners a platform for sharing their work with a new generation of up-and-coming architects. Throughout the year we host exhibitions that feature student and staff work and our end-of-year show, the GSA Summer Show in November is now a fixture on the Johannesburg architectural calendar. 2021 was marked by significant change as Director, Prof Mark Raymond, a practising architect and educator from Port-ofSpain, Trinidad & Tobago took up his position, he has recently been joined by GSA deputy director, Anna Abengowe. 2023 promises to be an exciting year for the GSA as it embarks on its next cycle of growth.
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 6 | 2023 | PROGRAMME Name of programme: Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Management Purpose of the programme: The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma (Architectural Management) is to provide Candidate Architects, Candidate Senior Architectural Technologists or others who hold appropriate relevant qualifications, specialised education in the management of professional practices (including knowledge aspects), construction projects, various architectural contracts and property development projects so that they will be able to effectively and profitably manage these aspects as part of their professional careers. Module structure: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (PGDip) CODE MODULE NAME DURATION MODULE CREDIT PRE-REQUISITE MODULE MODULE TYPE APM8XY1 Architectural Practice Management Year 30 None Fundamental APR8XY1 Architectural Project Management Year 30 None Core ARC8XY1 Architectural Contracts Year 20 None Core KMA8XY1 Knowledge Management and Building Information Modelling Year 20 None Core PDF8XY1 Property Development and Property Finance Year 20 None Core Admission requirements: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor degree in Architecture or other Built Environment professions and full-time employment in a professional practice and registered at either the Candidate or Professional levels with a statutory professional body. Selection criteria: None Duration of the programme: a) Minimum duration: one year full-time b) Maximum number of modules per year of study: full time: five year modules Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Award of degree: The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Management is awarded to students who have completed all the prescribed modules successfully.
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 7 | 2023 | PROGRAMMES Name of programme: Bachelor of Architecture (BArchHons) H8AT2Q NQF exit level: 8 Credits: 120 SAQA registration: 103105 Date instituted: 1 January 2019 Purpose of the programme: The Bachelor of Architecture Honours programme is designed to prepare students for entry into the architectural profession at ‘Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist’ registration category (as defined by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and for entry into either the professional master of architecture or the research masters programmes. Admission requirements: The following minimum admission requirements must be met: A BTech (Architectural Technology) Applied Design degree that carries SACAP ‘Part 1’ accreditation, with an average mark of 60% and at least 60% for the modules Applied Design 4 and Theory of Design 4. For internal (UJ) candidates who have achieved the minimum admission requirements, no interview is required, although may be requested; A BAS or equivalent degree that carries SACAP ‘Part 1’ accreditation with a 60% average and at least 60% for exit level Design and Design Theory-related modules. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of design work and attend an interview; An equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard (national or international), as determined by the GSA Admissions Committee after submission of a portfolio and/or interview of the applicant’s own design work. Selection criteria: Potential students are required to submit a portfolio and attend an interview. The assessment of both the portfolio and interview will be conducted by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the GSA Admissions Committee. Module structure: HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (BAHons) CODE MODULE PREREQUISITES MODULE TYPE ADP8XY4 Architectural Design Project (Year 1) None Compulsory AHT8XY4 Architectural History & Theory (Year 1) None Compulsory APP8XY4 Architectural Professional Practice (Year 1) None Compulsory
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 8 | 2023 | Duration of programme: Minimum duration: one year full-time. Maximum number of modules per year of study: three modules. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Award of degree: The Bachelor of Architecture Honours is awarded to students who have completed all the prescribed modules successfully. Name of programme: BAHons (Art Therapy) H8TH1Q Admission requirements: The minimum admission requirements for the BAHons (Art Therapy) programme is an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, BTech Degree or equivalent Advanced Diploma. In addition, a minimum of two years of Psychology is a prerequisite for entry. OR An equivalent qualification in the fields of Education, Humanities or Health Sciences, or a professional qualification relating to arts or psychotherapies at an equivalent standard determined by a UJ Status Committee and supported by a portfolio of the applicant’s own experiential and image-based work. NOTE: All prospective students would need some experience of working with image making within community contexts. All students will be required to submit a portfolio of their own artwork and a letter of motivation. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academic merit of the candidate’s art portfolio, psychological maturity, and capacity to engage creatively with their internal world and external worlds. Candidates require a minimum of two years of Psychology. Applications are approved by the Departmental Committee comprising a panel of assessors from the Visual Art Departmental Committee and Art Psychotherapy specialist lecturers. Candidates will be interviewed, and their portfolios assessed by the Visual Art
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 9 | 2023 | Department’s Selection Committee panel. Candidates who are not accepted may request to receive feedback regarding their unsuccessful submission. Applicants who wish to specialise in Art Therapy are selected by means of an entrance assessment comprising the following: 1. A personal portfolio that demonstrates an ability to engage reflectively with visual art, image making and design practices. 2. An interview where candidates reflective practice will be assessed. 3. A written motivation that demonstrates sufficient academic and research competency. 4. Evidence of community engagement experience (recommended). Duration of the programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time Maximum number of modules per year of study: All modules must be successfully completed in order for students to graduate. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to develop students’ creative, imaginative, and critical knowledge, skills, and academic research capabilities within the domains of the art therapy discourse, visual arts and psychosocial and therapeutic industries. The Honours programme will equip students with an intermediate knowledge of Art Therapy theories, and research methodologies, as they relate to eventual practice as an Art Therapist on completion of a Masters in Art Therapy, as well as an ability to think competently, safely, and ethically in a range of observed clinical settings. The programme facilitates the process of exploration and critical inquiry, on both an internal and external level, to understand how meaning is created through art making, which can then be applied in a clinical context. The programme focuses on creative, critical thinking and how this applies to clinical contexts according to ethical and professional standards (as outlined by the appropriate professional governing Boards of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the South African National Arts Therapies Organisation) in order
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 10 | 2023 | to explore Art Therapy approaches within South African, pan-African, and international contexts. In keeping with the University’s focus on promoting African scholarship, this programme addresses the need for academically adept, discipline-sophisticated, and civicminded graduates who are able to complete this Honours as the first step to entering into a proposed Masters programme to respond to psychosocial challenges in a globalised environment through the use of art making, building on a sustainable model and practice for the arts in the realm of psychosocial environments. NOTE: The student obtaining this Honours qualification cannot practice clinical Art Therapy before obtaining a Masters qualification, which is a registered profession with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Name of programme: BAHons (Design) H8DE1Q Offered in the Department of Graphic Design. Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelors Degree with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final year modules. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. Duration of programme: One year full-time/two years part-time Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design prepares students for research based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling students to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design and to conduct and report research under supervision. Name of programme: BAHons (Design) H8FD1Q Offered in the Department of Fashion. Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelors degree with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final year modules. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. Duration of programme: One year full-time/two years part-time Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design prepares students for research based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling students to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design, and to conduct and report on research under supervision. Name of programme: BAHons (Design) H8MM1Q Offered in the Department of Multimedia. Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelors degree with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final year modules. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. Duration of programme: One year full-time/two years part-time Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design prepares students for research based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling students to produce
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 11 | 2023 | creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design, and to conduct and report on research under supervision. Name of programme: BAHons (Industrial Design) H8ID1Q Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelors degree in Industrial Design with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final year modules. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students will be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. Duration of programme: One year full-time Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Design is to prepare students for research based postgraduate study and entry into an industrial design career by enabling students to produce creative solutions to complex problems in industrial design and to conduct and report on research under supervision. Name of programme: BAHons (Interior Design) H8IN2Q Offered in the Department of Interior Design. Admission requirements: An accredited Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design, with a recommended average mark of 60% for all final year modules. Selection criteria: Selection is based on the submission of a portfolio, any prior industry experience, and an academic record. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: one year full-time or two years part-time. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Interior Design is to prepare students for further researchbased postgraduate study and entry into an advanced interior design career level or associated built environment fields, by enabling students to conduct and report on research under supervision, produce creative solutions to complex design problems and develop and communicate the technical resolution according to industry requirements. Name of programme: BAHons (Visual Art) H8VA1Q Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelor’s degree with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final year modules is achieved. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work and/or a sample of their academic writing to an interview panel. Duration of the programme: 1. Minimum duration: One year full-time / two years part-time 2. Maximum number of modules per year of study: Full-time: One Year module and 2 semester modules (Art History and Theory specialisation) or, Full-time: Three Year modules (Studio Practice specialisation) Part-time: Art History Option: One year module in year one (Art and Visual Theory 4) and two semester modules in year two (Art History and Theory 4A and Art History and Theory 4B) or Part-time: Studio Practice Option: Two Year modules in Year One (Studio Practice 4 and Visual Art Professional Practice 4 only) and, One Year module in Year Two: (Art and Visual Theory 4) All full time and part time BA (Visual Art) Honours students must complete the compulsory module Art and Visual Theory 4. In this module, students must complete the proposal and literature review
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 12 | 2023 | successfully before moving on to the Dissertation requirement of the module. Students must then choose from either of the following two sets of elective modules: Art History and Theory 4A and Art History and Theory 4B OR Studio Practice 4 and Visual Art Professional Practice 4 All modules must be successfully completed in order for students to graduate. The following rules apply regarding the BA Honours (Visual Art) curriculum: Part-time Visual Art students are advised to successfully complete Studio Practice 4 as well as the Visual Art Professional Practice 4 modules before registering for Art and Visual Theory 4 modules in their second year of study. Art History students including appropriately-qualified students from the Faculty of Humanities, can negotiate the combination of their modules including electives, with the Visual Art Department. It is recommended that such students successfully complete at least Art and Visual Theory 4 (i.e. the Proposal and Dissertation module) as well as ONE elective from Art History and Theory 4A and Art History and Theory 4B in their first year, before registering for the remainder of the modules in their second year. In the Visual Art Professional Practice 4 module, students must choose to specialize in the professional practice component of the module AND, either theWork Integrated Learning option OR, the Community Engagement / Socially Engaged / Collaborative Art option. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Art is to prepare students for research-based postgraduate study and entry into the diverse careers in the visual and cultural industries by enabling students to produce creative solutions to complex problems within specialist areas of academic enquiry. Such areas comprise Research Methodologies, Proposal Writing and Dissertation as well as either Art History and Theory or Studio Practice and Visual Art Professional Practice, to exhibit this work professionally and to conduct and report on research under supervision. The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Art curriculum accommodates students who wish to pursue a Studio Practice (Practical) major, a theoretical focus on Art History and Visual Theory and aspects of work integrated learning or community-engaged art practice. The curriculum also accommodates Humanities Faculty students who have specialised in Art History. The programme comprises five modules, one of which is compulsory for all students, as well as four independent elective modules, from which either of two sets of elective modules are selected, which accommodates the student’s area of specialisation.
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 13 | 2023 | MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MA) PROGRAMMES Name of the programme: MA (Art Therapy) M8TH1Q Admission requirements: The minimum admission requirements for the MA Art Therapy degree is the BA Hons (AT) with a 65% aggregate and completion of Psychology credits 1, 2 and 3. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academic merit of the candidate’s art portfolio, psychological maturity, and capacity to engage creatively with their internal world and external worlds. Applications are approved by the Departmental Committee comprising a panel of assessors from the Visual Art Departmental Committee and Art Psychotherapy specialist lecturers. Candidates will be interviewed and their portfolios assessed by Visual Art Department’s Selection Committee panel. Candidates who are not accepted may request to receive feedback regarding their unsuccessful submission. Applicants who wish to specialise in Art Therapy are selected by means of an entrance assessment comprising the following: 1. A personal portfolio that demonstrates an ability to engage reflectively with visual art, image making and design practices; 2. An interview where the candidate’s reflective practice will be assessed; 3. A written motivation that demonstrates sufficient academic and research competency. 4. Evidence of community engagement experience (recommended); 5. An agreement to be in personal therapy during the programme. Duration: Minimum: Two years full-time / three years part-time. Maximum number of modules per year of study: 4 (full-time)/ 3 (part-time). All modules must be successfully completed in order for students to graduate. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to develop students’ clinical practice and critical knowledge, skills, and academic research capabilities within the domains of the Art Therapy discourse, while promoting creative and imaginative thinking in the visual arts, psychological, psychosocial and therapeutic industries. The Masters programme will equip students with advanced knowledge of Art
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 14 | 2023 | Therapy theories, research methodologies and outputs, and professional therapeutic and clinical skills. The programme facilitates the process of exploration and critical inquiry, on both an internal and external level, to understand how meaning is created through art making, which can then be applied in a clinical context. The programme facilitates clinical placement and supervision aligned to ethical and professional standards that leads to required registration, as outlined by the appropriate professional governing Boards of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and South African National Art Therapy Association (SANATA). In keeping with the University’s focus on promoting African scholarship, this programme addresses the need for academically adept, discipline-sophisticated, and civic-minded graduates who are able to complete this Masters programme and contribute to the demand for therapists as well as the research outputs for the profession and University. Name of programme: Master of Architecture (MArch) M8AT1Q Credits: 180 SAQA registration: 112124 Date instituted: 1 January 2020 Phasing-out date: None Purpose of the programme: The purpose of this programme is to offer a programme at the ‘Part 2’ level (as defined by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) in terms of Act 44 of 2000), thereby preparing students for entry into the architectural profession at the ‘Candidate Architect’ registration category. Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to: demonstrate competence in the specified exit level outcomes; conduct independent research at a high theoretical and/or designresearch based level; and independently perform architectural services in both public and private sectors, or in specialised fields within the built environment-related disciplines. Admission requirements: A Bachelor of Architecture Honours (BArch Hons), Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours (BAS Hons) degree, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board and who meet the selection criteria described below. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academic merit, as approved by the GSA Admissions Committee: Portfolios are assessed by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the GSA Admissions Committee; Applicants are informed in writing of the outcome of the portfolio assessment and interview. Module structure: CODE MODULE PRE-REQUISITES ADE8XY4 Architectural Design Portfolio None Duration of programme: This Master’s programme is offered on a full-time basis only. Minimum number of months for registration: 12 months. Maximum number of months for registration: 24 months. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Award of degree: The Master of Architecture degree will be conferred on students who have completed the module successfully. Name of programme: MArch (Design, Theory & Practice) (Post-Professional) M8DT1Q Credits: 180 SAQA registration: 112141 Date instituted: 1 January 2019
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 15 | 2023 | Purpose of the programme: The MArch (Design, Theory and Practice) offers a Master’s level programme open to candidates seeking an opportunity to pursue advanced architectural design, theory and practice research, leading to a qualification appropriate for an academic career or research at PhD level. It is particularly aimed at delivering diverse, yet highly focused strands of theoretical research. Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to demonstrate competence in the specified exit level outcomes and be able to conduct independent research at a high theoretical and/or design-research based level. It is important to note that this programme can lead to PhD level. Admission requirements: Bachelor of Architecture Honours (BArch Hons), Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours (BAS Hons), degree, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board and who meet the selection criteria described below. Students with existing Master’s level degrees in a design- or related discipline may also apply. Selection criteria: Given resource and space restrictions and the importance of selecting students who have a realistic chance of success in meeting the outcomes of the programme; selection is based on academic merit, as approved by the GSA Admissions Committee. To this end: Applications and / or portfolios are assessed by a panel of assessor(s) appointed by the GSA Admissions Committee; Applicants will be requested to provide a proposal, recommendation letter and references. Applicants are informed in writing of the outcome of the application. Module structure: CODE SEMESTER MODULE PRE-REQUISITES APT8X01 1 Architectural Portfolio/Thesis None APT8X02 2 Architectural Portfolio/Thesis None
16 Programme structure: This Master’s programme is offered on a full-time basis. However under special conditions, students may be allowed to attend the programme over a two-year period, instead of only a one-year period. Minimum number of months for registration: 12 months. Maximum number of months for registration: 36 months. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Award of degree: The Master of Architecture degree will be conferred on students who have completed the module successfully. Name of programme: MA (Design) Department of Graphic Design M8DE1Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree. A “professional” Bachelor’s Degree, or a Postgraduate Diploma, with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final-year modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time. Maximum duration: Two years full-time/three years part-time The research component comprises 100% of the programme. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s Degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. Research dissertation modules: Communication Design Name of programme: MA (Design) Department of Fashion Design M8FD1Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree a “professional” Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant Postgraduate Diploma, with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final-year modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae: Fashion degree, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required. Duaration of programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time. Maximum duration: Two years full-time/three years part-time
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 17 | 2023 | The research component comprises 100% of the programme. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. Name of programme: MA (Design) Department of Industrial Design M8PD1Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree a “professional” Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant Postgraduate Diploma, with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final-year modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae: Industrial Design degree, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time. Maximum duration: Two years full-time/three years part-time The research component comprises 100% of the programme. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. Name of programme: MA (Design) Department of Interior Design M8ID1Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree a Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant Postgraduate Diploma, with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final-year modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae: Interior Design degree, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required. Duaration of programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time. Maximum duration: Two years full-time/three years part-time The research component comprises 100% of the programme. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 18 | 2023 | Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. Name of programme: MA (Design) Department of Multimedia M8MM1Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree a “professional” Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant Postgraduate Diploma, with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all final-year modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae: Digital Media degree, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with design artefacts would be required. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: One year full-time/two years part-time. Maximum duration: Two years full-time/three years part-time The research component comprises 100% of the programme. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s Degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. Name of programme: MA (Industrial Design) M8PD2Q Admission requirements: A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree, a “professional” Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design (NQF level 8), or a Postgraduate Diploma, in Industrial Design, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board with sufficient preparation to conduct research with a recommended minimum of 60% for all finalyear modules. A relevant Baccalaureus Technologiae in Industrial Design, with an average mark of at least 65% combined with a research methodology short learning component. Selection criteria: In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may be required to present a portfolio of their own work to an interview panel. A portfolio would be requested if further evidence is required of a students’ readiness to conduct textual or artefactual research. In the case of textual research the portfolio would contain examples of written research, and in the case of artefactual research a portfolio with industrial design artefacts would be required. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: one year full-time / two years part-time. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: The purpose of the Master of Arts in Industrial Design is to develop researchers who can contribute to industrial design knowledge at an advanced level. This qualification by research will be earned by completing an advanced research project, which culminates in the production and acceptance of a dissertation. The research project may take the form of textual or artefactual
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 19 | 2023 | research but, regardless of the preferred form of research, a written dissertation is delivered as the final output of the qualification which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level. Name of programme: MA (Visual Art) M8VA1Q Admission requirements: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Art. BA Hons (Visual Art ) or B Hons (Fine Art) or, BA Hons (Fine Art), or BA Hons, with an average mark of at least 65 % or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard, as recommended by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. A portfolio of selected practical work in visual art is required for candidates who intend specialising in any aspect of visual art practice. Selection Criteria: Selection is based on academic merit and a preliminary research proposal, as approved by the Departmental Admissions Committee. Duration of programme: Nature of programme: Two-year research programme. Minimum number of months for registration: 24 months. Maximum number of months for registration: 24 months full-time, 36 months part-time. The research component comprises 100% of the programme but can be configured as follows: 1. Exhibition and Dissertation (50%/50%) – Practical component: On-going studio production, culminating in a public exhibition of artwork: quantity and quality should be of a professional standard, reflecting an in-depth exploration into chosen area of focus. (Can include: Photography, video and new media art, environmental art and related practice) A catalogue of practical work is required. Theoretical component: A dissertation of approximately 60 pages (15-20 000 words), excluding footnotes, endnotes, illustrations and appendices. Its content could comprise two parts i.e., (a) a theoretical contextualization and critical analysis of an approved research topic, and (b) an explication and visual documentation of the practical component 2. Theoretical Research by Dissertation (100%) – A dissertation, of approximately 120 pages (30-40 000 words); excluding footnotes, endnotes, illustrations, documentation and appendices. Can include research related to or drawn from the fields of art history, art theory, art criticism, and/or visual culture. 3. Community-Based participatory research (CBR) by dissertation (100%) – Research report motivating a participative methodology within a socio-economic context. The 100% research component should be approximately 120 pages text (25-30 000 words), excluding footnotes, endnotes, illustrations, documentation and appendices. The practical component can be an annotated catalogue of the outcomes of the research project. 4. Socially engaged art practice by dissertation and exhibition or catalogue (100%) – Focus areas can include art education or art therapy research; or can include an analytical investigation into, and the arguing of, a theoretical position in relation to a social or educational context artifactual and artistic production. Annotated catalogue of community practice work required. 5. Practice-led Research (100%) – Practice mode can be in the form of an annotated catalogue, research report or documentation of visual practice and the arguing of a theoretical position in relation to artifactual and artistic production. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of the programme: Having obtained this qualification, students will be able to conduct advanced independent research in a particular area of the visual arts, demonstrating complex analytical and practical skills and knowledge in writing a dissertation and, where applicable, an exhibition of original work or artefacts appropriate to the research mode.
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Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 21 | 2023 | Name of programme: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Art History PHD181 Admission requirements: An appropriate Master’s Degree, with an average mark of at least 65% or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academic merit and a preliminary research proposal, as approved by the Department and proposed Supervisor. Duration of programme: Minimum duration: Two years full-time or part-time. Maximum duration: Four years full-time or five years part-time. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Briref description of the programme: The purpose of the programme is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis in a theoretical and/or historical aspect of visual culture. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution to the understanding of art and visual culture. DOCTORAL DEGREES (PhD) Name of programme: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Art and Design P8AD1Q Admission requirements: An appropriate Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum final mark of 65% Selection criteria: An appropriate Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum final mark of 65% Duaration of programme: Minimum duration: Two years full-time or part-time. Maximum duration: Four years full-time or five years part-time. Contact details: Name: Mrs Adele Maritz Tel: 011 559 1126 / Email: fadapg@uj.ac.za Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of art and/or design. In certain instances creative work such as designed artefacts, public performances, public exhibitions or other practice based outputs may constitute the partial fulfilment of the research requirements. PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 22 | 2021 | Art and Design Modules presented to BEd and PGCE students of the Faculty of Education Refer to the Faculty of Education Rules and Regulations for curriculum information related to BEd and PGCE qualifications. Contact Ms M Rademeyer 011 559 3592 for information on the BEd programmes and selection procedure.
| 2023 | ABOUT UJ ARTS&CULTURE UJ Arts & Culture is a division in the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA). It produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts. For regular updates on the UJ Arts Centre follow @UJArtsCentre on Twitter or visit the University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture Facebook page. Call 011 559 4674/3058 for general enquiries. 23
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 24 | 2023 | The Design Society Development (DSD) DESIS Lab is a multi-disciplinary community of practice, based at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Johannesburg, that seeks to better understand how design can best serve the emerging needs of broader society, specifically in the face of staggering inequality and rapid change in Gauteng, South Africa. Our lab is currently focused on challenging the ethnocentric view of the world brought about through modernization, and hence plays particular interest to our local context, cultural diversity and local needs. As designers we undertake design research projects through participatory, and preferably multi-stakeholder, human-centred methodologies in order to bring about appropriately considered change. The DSD DESIS Lab includes participants from design, the social sciences, economics and art. Activities undertaken within the auspices of the lab include practice, research activities and information dissemination. The DESIS Network is an international network of 48 design labs, based in design schools and design-oriented universities, actively involved in promoting and supporting sustainable change. The DESIS association was formed between the Politenico di Milano (Italy), The New School (USA), University of Arts London (UK), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Jiangnan University (China), and Tongji University (China). In June 2014 and the DSD DESIS Lab was accepted as the fourth lab based in Africa shortly thereafter. The DSD DESIS Lab is also a promoter of the international DESIS Food Cluster together with Polimi DESIS Lab, Milan and Strategic Design Senarios (SDS), Brussels. The DSD DESIS Lab meets monthly to interrogate research, projects, methods and products that impact on the intersection and interplay between design, society and development in our specific context. We understand design as referring to the conscious choices we make in creating systems (community, society and productive systems) and technologies (products, artefacts, communicative technologies, systems integration); society as the human context that includes the broader social systems of culture, economy, politics and environment; and development as the discourse and practice of positive and considered change. We draw on critical political economy, social sciences, appropriate technology development, participatory and human-centered design, and other design approaches in our practice and research. For more info please visit http://www.designsocietydevelopment.org/ DSD DESIS Lab
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