CAO HANDBOOK ENTRY 2017
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* 1. Applicants are ranked by matric results and first choice architecture. Note:
This programme may be replaced in 2017 by a 3 year degree programme.
In addition to the above, the following will be required for admission to
the proposed degree programme: 1) National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Requirements: Mathematics: Level 3 (40%-49%); English (Primary): Level
3 ( 40%-49%) OR English (First additional): Level 3 (40%-49%). In addition,
four of the following subjects on level 4 or above are required: Physical
Science; Biology; English; Mathematics; Visual Art; History; Geography;
Economics; Business Studies; Accounting; Agricultural Sciences; Dramatic
Arts; Engineering Graphics and Design; Consumer Studies; Information
Technology; Any other language Languages; Life Sciences; Religious Studies
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* 2. You will need to have a National Senior Certificate or its equivalent to
enter the first year of study. Further to this, there is a selection process which
will be guided by a set of criteria which include evidence of a high standard
of creativity and interest in art and an adequate level of written and spoken
English. Art as a qualifying subject will be an advantage. You will need to
come to an interview to which you should bring a portfolio of at least 20
drawings of objects drawn from life and a self - portrait drawn from a mirror.
Additional creative work (drawings, paintings, sculpture, prints, etc) will be
an advantage. At the interview you will be required to complete a 40 minute
visual-comprehension test. Formal interviews are held by appointment from
August but you are welcome to visit the Department by appointment at any
time.
* 3. Students are selected on the merits of a portfolio and an entrance
examination. Studying the subject “Visual Arts” for matric is recommended
but not compulsory. Please DO NOT send portfolios to the CAO to send
to the Department of Graphic Design. Bring your portfolio and your CAO
number, to the Department of Graphic Design when attending the APTITUDE
TEST and the INTERVIEW. After registering with the CAO, if you have not
received information about the dates of the Aptitude test, please contact the
programme co-ordinator for details.
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* 4. Applicants must present themselves for an interview and test at the
department. Portfolio: Portfolios are to be submitted at the interview. The
Portfolio is to consist of any of your work that you have done to date (drawings
or crafts). Interviews/Testing: All applicants have to present themselves
for an interview and test at the Department. These will be held in October/
November /December 2016.
