& MANUFACTURE
National Diploma
Baccalaureus Technologiae
Course aim
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the emerging South African jewellery industry in managerial, marketing and manufacturing capacities, while fostering a South African design ethic that does not rely on mass plagiarism of imported images.
The course has the following objectives: • To draw on historical studies which
heighten design awareness;
• To develop skills to communicate design intention;
• To develop technical skills to
manufacture jewellery from preparation of metals through to final finishing; • To instill good workshop practice; • To develop applied drawing and
illustration techniques.
Career opportunities
Graduates enter the following career paths: • Work as a goldsmith;
• Design and create original models for jewellery manufacturers for mass production;
• Manage the workshop of a jewellery manufacturer;
• Become a jewellery designer in a jewellery studio;
• Become a salesperson or manager in the jewellery retail industry;
• Design or manufacture theatre or costume jewellery;
• Become a buyer for large jewellery chain stores;
• Evaluate jewellery items; • Repair jewellery items;
• Manage a design boutique/studio; • Start a jewellery design and manufacture business.
Admission and programme requirements
In addition to the minimum admission and programme requirements (see pages 1 to 4), applicants who live within a radius of 250 km of Cape Town, are required to attend a practical admission test, which takes place on campus. Details of the practical test will be supplied on application. Applicants who live more than 250 km of Cape Town, or are residing outside South Africa when applying, are required to submit a prescribed portfolio of written and practical work. Details of the portfolio requirements will be supplied on application.
Extended first year curriculum programme
(For the Design and Architecture disciplines)
Unsuccessful applicants may be referred to the Extended First Year Curriculum Programme which enables applicants who are under-prepared and who show appropriate potential, to complete a designated course of study in a minimum of four years (the first year is done over a period of two years). It serves as a basis for further successful learning in the subsequent higher levels of the National Diploma.
The intention is to give students exposure to an integrated approach to learning during this year of study. Students develop fundamental, conceptual, formal and technical skills that will prepare them for entry into the regular first year in the Design discipline in which they are interested. Furthermore, additional foundational support is integrated into the regular first year of study.
FIRST YEAR Jewellery Design 1 Jewellery Techniques 1 Jewellery Drawing 1
Jewellery Theory 1 (Module 1: Metallurgy, Module 2: Business Studies 1) SECOND YEAR
Jewellery Design 2 Jewellery Techniques 2 Jewellery Drawing 2
Jewellery Theory 2 (Module 1: History of Jewellery, Module 2: Business Studies 2) THIRD YEAR
Jewellery Design 3 Jewellery Techniques 3 Jewellery Drawing 3
Jewellery Theory 3 (Module 1: Gemmology Practical, Module 2: Gemmology Theory)
Total number of subjects to obtain the National Diploma: 12
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYDuration of course
Full-time: Three years
Venue of offering
Cape Town CampusCONTACT DETAILS
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 3392
Course aim
Graduates must produce a cohesive body of creative work that is a synthesis of technology, problem-solving and the application of research methodology. The course equips the graduate with current technological knowledge in the field of computer-aided design and associated manufacturing processes.
Graduates must demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and conduct research and development in a specialised area of design and/or technology in the field of jewellery design and manufacture. These skills, coupled with a deeper understanding of the implications of design thinking, will contribute to the development of the local jewellery industry within the global context.
Admission requirements
A National Diploma in Jewellery Design and
Manufacture (or a recognised equivalent qualification) is required. Prospective students should have achieved above average results in the final year of the National Diploma, or alternatively, satisfy a panel of staff as to their competence to study at a higher level.
FOURTH YEAR
Jewellery Design and Manufacture 4 Jewellery Theory 4
Total number of subjects to obtain the BTech degree: 2
Career opportunities
Graduates can enter the following career paths:
• Become goldsmiths;
• Design and create original models for jewellery manufacturers for mass production;
• Manage the workshop of a jewellery manufacturer;
• Become a jewellery designer in a jewellery studio;
• Become a salesperson or manager in the jewellery retail industry;
• Design or manufacture theatre or costume jewellery;
• Become a buyer for large jewellery chain stores;
• Evaluate and repair jewellery items; • Manage a design boutique/studio; • Start a jewellery design and manufacture business.
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYDuration of course
Full-time: One year Part-time: Two years
For the duration of the course, the student is placed under the guidance of a supervisor, for both the practical and theoretical or written research components of the course.
At the end of the period of study, the student must have completed a written report and a body of work, which will be exhibited on campus. A panel of staff, assisted by external moderators, will assess the exhibition.
Venue of offering
Cape Town Campus
CONTACT DETAILS
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 3392
JOURNALISM
National Diploma
Baccalaureus Technologiae
Course aim
Students are educated to be sensitive to diversity and transformation. They are expected to undertake research-driven journalism, including the use of technology, in a creative and responsible manner to serve the profession and society. As an important resource for local and national media organisations, students are required to complete a period of staff- supervised work integrated learning.
Career opportunities
A wide variety of possible employment opportunities are available to graduates in the media and related
industries.
Admission requirements
For the minimum admission requirements, see page 1 to 4. Applicants who comply with the requirements, will be invited to participate in a selection test. Only those who pass the selection test will be asked to come in for an interview.
Duration of course
Full-time: Three years
CONTACT DETAILS
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 9081
Venue of offering
Cape Town Campus
* Work Integrated Learning: Students do in-service training during the first six months of the third year. Students must, upon obtaining employment, register with the University for such training and pay the prescribed subject fee.
FIRST YEAR News Reporting 1 Media Production 1 Media Communication 1 Media Information Management 1 SECOND YEAR Advanced Reporting 2 Media Production 2 Media Communication 2 THIRD YEAR Advanced Reporting 3 Media Production 3 Media Practice 3 *
Total number of subjects to obtain the National Diploma: 10
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYCONTACT DETAILS
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLO
GIAE
Course aim
Students are taught how to develop their writing skills. They are also given an introduction to media management, including the inner workings of newspapers and broadcast houses, and taught the basics of research methodology. Classes are usually scheduled to take place after hours and over weekends.
Career opportunities
Graduates find employment in a variety of media and related industries.
A BTech in Journalism provides a good stepping stone to a career in media management.
Admission requirements
A National Diploma in Journalism (or a recognised equivalent qualification) with a pass aggregate of 60% and at least one year of media industry experience. Applicants who meet these requirements, will be invited for an interview on campus.
CONTACT DETAILS
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 3243
Venue of offering
Cape Town Campus
Duration of course
Full-time: One year
FOURTH YEAR Specialist Reporting 4 Basic Research Project 4 Editorial Management 4
Total number of subjects to obtain the BTech degree: 3
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYCONTACT DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
National Diploma
Baccalaureus Technologiae
CONTACT DETAILS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course aim
The course equips students with the skills, knowledge and discipline essential for a successful career in photography. Graduates are competent, self-motivated and creative, producing work with a strong emphasis on conceptual content and technical skills as appropriate to a particular professional context.
Career opportunities
• Commercial, advertising, fashion, publishing houses, printers and freelance work;
• Employment opportunities also exist in state-supported institutions such as museums, library services and medical institutions.
Admission requirements
In addition to the minimum admission requirements (see pages 1 to 4), applicants must complete a questionnaire and submit a written letter of support from their sponsor or parent.
Suitable candidates will then be requested to attend an interview on campus, where they will be required to submit a small portfolio of their own work, as well as a written and illustrated document with their own selection of good photographs obtained from magazines.
An ability to communicate with people and an appreciation of business schedules and deadlines would be added advantages. Applicants must be prepared to purchase equipment and materials.
FIRST YEAR Applied Photography 1 Theory of Photography 1 Visual Communication 1 Professional Practice 1 SECOND YEAR Applied Photography 2 Theory of Photography 2 Visual Communication 2 Professional Practice 2 THIRD YEAR Applied Photography 3 Theory of Photography 3 Visual Communication 3 Professional Practice 3
Total number of subjects to obtain the National Diploma: 12
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYDuration of course
Full-time: Three years
Venue of offering
Cape Town Campus
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 9081
CONTACT DETAILS
BACCALAURE
Course aim
This qualification equips graduates to make a contribution through research to the application, evaluation, and existing knowledge of a specialised area of photography.
Career opportunities
• Commercial advertising, fashion, publishing houses, printers and freelance work.
• Employment opportunities also exist in state-supported institutions such as museums, library services and medical institutions.
CONTACT DETAILS
Faculty Office Tel +27 21 460 9081
Venue of offering
Cape Town Campus
Duration of course
Full-time: One year Part-time: Two years FOURTH YEAR
Applied Photography 4 Theory of Photography 4
Research Methods and Techniques 1
Total number of subjects to obtain the BTech degree: 3
Programme structure
ALL SUBJECTS ARE COMPULSORYA research-based course in which the student is placed under the guidance of supervisors who will assist in both the practical and theoretical or written research components of the course.
At the end of the period of study, the student must have completed a written report and a body of work, which will be exhibited on campus.
A panel of staff, assisted by external moderators, will assess the exhibition.