Introduction

This programme allows the student to pursue independent study within a selected area of interest. The student will use the skills developed in the Diploma programme to develop a body of work for final assessment.

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES
To equip the student with the necessary competencies to pursue a viable career as a practitioner in the field of professional ceramics either as an artist, craftsman or designer.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma: Ceramic Design or suitable RPL qualification.  An aggregate of at least 65% in Design Technology III, Design Management III and Ceramic Practice III for the National Diploma is required in order to be considered for admission to the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Ceramic Design.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Internal applications by NMMU students
Marks achieved by the end of the third term will indicate whether a student qualifies to submit a proposal.  Proposal-writing workshops are held in mid-November and draft proposals must reach the Head of the Applied Design Department by 30 November.  Applicants will be interviewed in December, where they will be expected to answer questions regarding their proposed areas of research.  All applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the BTech programme in writing.

External applications
All applicants must present a portfolio of recent work and academic certificates at an interview with the Head of Fine Art Department.  Acceptance of the standard of work presented will qualify a student to submit a proposal to the Head of the Studio Arts Department no later than 30 November.  Applicants will be interviewed in December, where they will be expected to answer questions regarding their proposed area of research.  All applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the BTech programme in writing.

The proposal takes the form of a 500-word essay outlining the theoretical components, its relation to the proposed studio work and the relevance of the candidate’s choice.

The cover page must include the candidate’s name, a provisional title and the proposed field of study.

A literature review must be attached to the proposal.  A copy of the Guide to Writing a Proposal may be obtained on request from the Head of Department: Studio Arts.

DURATION
The qualification shall extend over one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.