Overview
The Digital Arts MA from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Key facts:
An array of Digital Arts subjects are available for supervision, yet these are dependent on available supervision and will broadly cover subjects in Game Design, Game Studies, Interactive Narrative, Culture & Technology in Africa, Digital Culture and Decolonisation, Digital Creative Industries and more in this range of fields.
Become a Digital Arts expert. Areas of study include: Game Design, Game Studies, Interactive Narrative, Culture & Technology in Africa, Digital Culture and Decolonisation, Digital Creative Industries. The degree can be taken part-time over two years or full-time in one year.
Programme Structure
Courses include:Game Design
Game Studies
Interactive Narrative
Culture & Technology in Africa
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Visual Arts Graphic Design Fine Arts View 21 other Masters in Visual Arts in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 1. Previous Degree:
- a. NQF level 8
- 2. Marks Transcript from Previous Degree:
- a. Marks 65 % or above.b. Very good practice portfolio allowing for marks in theory at 60% or above.
- 3. Cover Letter:
- a. Indicating reasons for wanting to undertake an MA with Digital Arts, an overview of previous academic history and what has led them to apply for the MA.
- 4. Expression of Interest:
- a. Indicating the field and/or topic of study they wish to research.b. Indicating whether they would like to undertake a creative or practicecomponent (or not) and what the vision for the practice work is.
- 5. Sample of Academic Writing:
- a. Honours paper, research paper or published research article.
- 6. Creative Portfolio & CV - as a link or as PDF:
- 7. Interview May Be Required:
- a. If there is a question or need for further information from the applicant concerning their expression of interest.
- 8. RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Applications
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents42270 ZAR / year≈ 42270 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents35300 ZAR / year≈ 35300 ZAR / year
Additional Details
Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970
Living costs
Johannesburg
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