Fine Arts and Information Design application and selection procedure

Minimum Requirements for Admission:

• University exemption and an APS score of at least 30.
• Art as a school subject is NOT a requirement.
• At least 60% for English language (home or first additional).

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Step 1: Application at UP

UP applications for the year 2019 open 1 March 2019. You must apply online. The closing date for UP applications is 30 June 2019.

Step 2: Application at the Department of Visual Arts

The BA Fine Arts and the BA Information Design degrees in the Department of Visual Arts entail a selection process. You will be required to submit a completed questionnaire and a portfolio by 30 June 2019. After submitting your portfolio and questionaire before or on 30 June 2019, make sure to book an apppointment at the Department of Visual Arts for an interview and selection tests. See the following documents for more information:

• Selection procedure
• Selection questionnaire

For additional information on the selection process at the Department of Visual Arts, please download the following document:

• Selection criteria

Step 3: Book for Interview and selection tests

The final selection interviews and tests will take place from 6 July to 13 July 2019. You must book one of these dates for your appointment before or on 30 June 2019. Please consult the Selection procedure document for information on how to book your appointment.

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