Universiteit Stellenbosch University

BA Visual Arts (Creative Jewellery and Metal Design)

03Feb2021 - 01Nov2025
Application
Tags:  Bachelor ,  Design ,  Education ,  CriticalThinking ,  Technics
Management person:  Carine Terreblanche , Joani Groenewald

Applications open on 1 March and close on the following dates:
30 June:  Applications close for general entrance into the University system.
3 September: Applications close for new first year application.
30 November: Applications close for MA studies
31 August: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
​Please note that no late applications will be considered.​

Aims and objectives
The four-year degree course in Creative Jewellery and Metal Design combines theory with rigorous technical and conceptual training, and equips graduates with the necessary production- and design skills to contribute to the establishment and promotion of an innovative, leading and unique South African jewellery design culture.

Design, drawing and the production of jewellery
As part of the course, students are expected to conceptualize ideas, master two- and three-dimensional design processes, and become fluent in various design methods, including drawing and three-dimensional model-making. Innovative, experimental thinking and originality of design are paramount.

The drawing component of the course consists of object- and perspective drawing in different mediums, especially in first and second year. In the third and fourth year, the focus shifts to an in-depth course in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) where various CAD modules teach students to design on computers, using Rhino 5, Flamingo and RhinoJewel 6 programmes in conjunction with a rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

When it comes to the production of jewellery pieces, students are encouraged to find new and original solutions when two-dimensional designs are interpreted into three-dimensional models and manufactured jewellery. Once traditional techniques have been mastered, students are encouraged to experiment with self-found adaptations of these techniques are encouraged in order to broaden their problem-solving skills.

First-year students are introduced to the basic jewellery production techniques as well as techniques such as fly press forming, hollow form construction, texture rolling and printing and etching, whereas second-year students are introduced to and become acquainted with cold joint utilization, chasing and repoussé, toolmaking, smithing and intricate square wirework. Third-year students master enamelling, wax carving, lost wax casting, die-press forming, smithing, patination, oxidization, cold mould production, fold forming and an introduction to platinum bench work .

Once students have mastered the above-named workshop techniques in the first three years, they work on their own ideas and accordingly interpret and utilize the learned techniques in their fourth/final year. Final-year students are expected to submit a self-motivated, independent and visually and conceptually coherent body of work for their final practical examination.

Gemmology
The Gemmology Laboratory is fully equipped to host a maximum of 15 pupils simultaneously.

Requirements for application for admission to the programme BA Visual arts 2020

Study Level: Undergraduate
Study Mode: Full time
Course Length: 4 years full time
Tuition fees: R53,553.00 (Approx 338,0.00 €)

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Teacher:  Carine Terreblanche , Joani Groenewald , Mariambibi Khan

MA Visual Arts

01Mar2021 - 26Mar2022
Application
Tags:  Design ,  Education ,  CriticalThinking ,  Technics ,  Master
Management person:  Ledelle Moe

The MA programme in Visual Arts offers an opportunity for an independent, specialized and advanced research project that makes a creative contribution to the broader discipline of Visual Arts. The course as a whole consists of an integrated study of practice-led and theoretical research and aims to encourage and promote independent creative and innovative practical work combined with theoretical research in the broader areas of Visual Communication or Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewellery Design and Fine Art.

The MA programme in Visual Arts is strictly a research programme with no prescribed coursework, where an open-ended project which is framed and delineated in an initial research proposal is then developed into a coherent, critical and relevant contribution towards the elected area of focus, as well as the broader field of Visual Arts.


Get in touch: The Course Leader would be happy to discuss any questions you have about the course. For further information, or to book an appointment, please email: ledelle@sun.ac.za
Study Level: Postgraduate
Study Mode: Full time
Course Length: 1 year full time
Tuition fees: R21,948.00 (Approx. 138,5.00 €) 

For a personalised quote, please follow the link.
Teacher:  Carine Terreblanche , Joani Groenewald