Faculty of Arts & Design

🎨 Arts & Design

Creative professionals shape culture and visual communication. From designing buildings to creating films, arts careers demand imagination, technical skill, and the ability to express complex ideas through visual and performative media.

Degrees & Pathways

BA Fine Art(3 yrs)BA Graphic Design(3 yrs)BArch(5 yrs)BA Drama(3 yrs)BMus(4 yrs)BA Film(3 yrs)MAMArch

Career Paths

Graphic DesignerFine ArtistArchitectInterior DesignerArt DirectorFilmmakerMusicianTheatre Director

Lateral Pathways

Careers that use the same skills in different contexts

UX/UI DesignerBrand StrategistCreative Director

Where to Study (Public)

UCT Stellenbosch Wits UP UJ Rhodes TUT CPUT DUT NMU

Private Institutions

Vega Red & Yellow AAA School of Advertising AFDA Open Window Greenside Design Center

Career Ideas

Creative Director

Lead creative vision for agencies and brands

UX/UI Designer

Design digital experiences and interfaces

Documentary Filmmaker

Tell compelling stories through film

Game Designer

Create interactive entertainment experiences

Museum Curator

Manage art collections and exhibitions

Sustainable Fashion Designer

Design clothing with environmental consciousness

Professional Registration

SACAP — Pr.Arch

SA Council for the Architectural Profession. After completing a 5-year BArch or equivalent, candidates must complete 2 years of practical experience and pass professional exams. Only registered architects may sign building plans, certify structures, and take legal responsibility for architectural designs.

Applies to: Architecture graduates and architectural technologists seeking to certify building plans.

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