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
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