Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design
The Faculty of Human Sciences, in the Department of Visual Arts and Design at the Vaal University of Technology, offers students the opportunity to complete a Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design. We aim to produce versatile graduates who have the necessary technical and creative expertise to work within their desired area of specialization in the creative/cultural industry… Graduates will engage in a wide range of fields, especially those where initiative, creative thinking, critical awareness, hand skills and exploration of the use of technology are valued. Using the skills and knowledge gained from completing the qualification students will be able to contribute to a broader socio-economic, cultural, historical and technological knowledge development in both academic and the creative industry domain. The duration of the course is two years of full-time study.
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Ceramic Design Course Requirements
In order for students to complete a Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design, they will need to have achieved a relevant Postgraduate Diploma / Honours / or 4-year degree approved by SAQA with an average pass rate of 65%. Students will also need to have completed a Research Methodology course that is approved by VUT Research.
In addition to the academic qualifications above, the following admission criteria also need to be satisfied before a recommendation for admission can be made
Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design Career Opportunities
Students who have completed a Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design open a number of doors for themselves within the visual arts and particularly ceramic design fields. Ceramic design includes the design of sculptures, pottery and architecture. It is also important to look at ways to effectively and safely care for and display ceramic pieces. Our students will have an in-depth understand of the ceramic design field and be able to contribute to this industry through their own artwork and creativity. Students could consider careers as designers within ceramics as well as gallery owners or continue research into new techniques and ceramic materials that could further development of the ceramic industry.