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Faculty Handbook

2015

INFORMATICS

AND DESIGN

+27 21 959 6767

info@cput.ac.za

www.facebook.com/cput.ac.za

@CPUT

www.cput.ac.za

Physical Address

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cnr Tennant and Keizergracht Street

District Six

CAPE TOWN

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Symphony Way

BELLVILLE 7530

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Media City Building, No 1 Heerengracht

Rua Vasco Da Gama Entrance

Foreshore

CAPE TOWN 8000

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Roeland Street

CAPE TOWN 8000

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Town Campus,

PO Box 652, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bellville Campus,

PO Box 1906, BELLVILLE, 7535

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Media City Building,

PO Box 652, CAPE TOWN, 8000

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Roeland Street Building,

PO Box 652, CAPE TOWN, 8000

CONTACT DETAILS

NAME

ADDRESS

CELL

CAMPUS

RESIDENCE

IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY,

CONTACT

Postal Address

You have registered with the

Faculty of Informatics and Design.

Here are our details, in case

you need them:

Department of

Architecture and

Interior

Design 146

Minimum

Admission

Requirements

Department

Design

Department of

Information

Technology

General

Information

Message

from the

Vice-Chancellor

CONTENTS

Faculty’s vision

and mission

and slogan 5 6 7

186

23 4518

Department of

Media

Studies 236

Contact Details

Departments

Faculty

Staff Members

Academic

Programme

for 2015

290

Department

of Town and

Regional

Planning

289

Department of

Scholarship and

Professional

Development

Heads of

Departments

8 9 11

Every effort has been made

to ensure the accuracy of the

information in this handbook;

however the University reserves the

right at any time, if circumstances

require making changes to any of the

published details.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

Leading creativity and innovation in Africa.

Mission

The Faculty of Informatics & Design provides an environment conducive to creativity

and innovation where:

• People are the focus and programmes are relevant to society’s needs;

• Appropriate technologies are explored and applied;

• Excellence in teaching and learning is actively supported;

• A culture of research and scholarship with emphasis on trans-disciplinarity is

promoted;

• Personal and professional growth is nurtured;

• Graduates are critical thinkers and leaders in their ﬁelds.

FACULTY VISION AND MISSION

CONTACT DETAILS:

Ofﬁce-Bearers

It is important to know whom

you will be dealing with for the

duration of your time at the Faculty

Informatics & Design. Here are all

the contact details you will need.

FACULTY HEAD, CO-ORDINATORS AND OFFICE STAFF

Position Name Telephone E-mail

Dean Prof J Cronje 021 469 1018 cronjej@cput.ac.za

Secretary Ms J Jacobs 021 469 1022 jacobsj@cput.ac.za

Associate Dean Mr CR Daniels 021 959 6664 danielscr@cput.ac.za

Secretary Ms A America 021 959 6356 americaa@cput.ac.za

Research Coordinator (Acting) Prof R de la Harpe 021 469 1015 delaharper@cput.ac.za

Work Integrated Learning Coordinator Post vacant 021 469 1035

Teaching & Learning Coordinator Mr R Rossouw 021 469 1057 rossouwr@cput.ac.za

IT Coordinator Mr W Koopman 021 469 1042 koopmanw@cput.ac.za

Project, Marketing & Events

Co-ordinator Ms M Allie 021 469 1020 alliem@cput.ac.za

Department Head: Research &

Partnerships Dr SC Warden 021 469 1086 wardens@cput.ac.za

Language Co-ordinator Dr E Pineteh 021 469 1040 Pinetehe@cput.ac.za

Faculty Manager Mr J Cona 021 460 3872 conaj@cput.ac.za

Secretary Ms N Mahlutshana 021 469 9010 mahlutshanan@cput.ac.za

Faculty Ofﬁcer Ms JL Penfold 021 460 3243 penfoldj@cput.ac.za

Assistant Faculty Ofﬁcer Ms A Khan 021 959 6271 khana@cput.ac.za

Assistant Faculty Ofﬁcer Ms T Madadasana 021 460 3293 madadasanat@cput.ac.za

Faculty Assistant Mr S Mﬁki 021 460 3959 mﬁkis@cput.ac.za

Faculty Assistant Ms P Makubalo 021 460 3296 makubalop@cput.ac.za

FACULTY OFFICE BEARERS

FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

Campus Programme Name Telephone E-mail

Cape Town

Fashion

Surface

Graphic

Industrial

Jewellery

Mr BMH Verveckken 021 460 8308 verveckkenb@cput.ac.za

Cape Town

Higher Certiﬁcate

in Information &

Communication

Technology:

Information

Technology

Prof BM Alexander 021 460 3780 alexanderb@cput.ac.za

Cape Town

Film & Video

Technology

Journalism

Photography

Public Relations

Management

Prof N Bechan 021 469 1050 bechann@cput.ac.za

Cape Town –

Media City

Architectural

Technology &

Interior Design

Prof A van Graan

(Acting) 021 440 2277 vangraana@cput.ac.za

Cape Town –

Media City

Town & Regional

Planning Mr N Tapela 021 440 2252 tapelan@cput.ac.za

Cape Town

Scholarship &

Professional

Development

Mr CV Botha 021 460 3448 bothacv@cput.ac.za

Contact Details of Departments

Department of Design

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Mr B Verveckken Head of Department 021 460 8308 verveckkenb@cput.ac.za

Ms M Gordon Secretary to HOD 021 464 7221 gordonm@cput.ac.za

Ms C Simons Admin Assistant for Graphic & Surface

Design 021 460 3676 simonsc@cput.ac.za

Ms Y Vika Admin Assistant for Industrial & Fashion

Design 021 460 3754 vikay@cput.ac.za

Ms F Kader Admin Assistant for Jewellery &

Foundation 021 460 3157 kaderf@cput.ac.za

Department of Architecture & Interior Design

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Prof A Van Graan Head of Department 021 440 2277 vangraana@cput.ac.za

Ms C Pietersen Secretary to HOD 021 440 2232 pietersenc@cput.ac.za

Department of Information Technology

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Prof B Alexander Head of Department 021 460 3780 alexanderb@cput.ac.za

Ms N Allie Secretary to HOD 021 460 3010 allienn@cput.ac.za

Media Department

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Prof N Bechan Head of Department 021 469 1050 bechann@cput.ac.za

Ms N Rice Secretary to HOD 021 469 1042 ricen@cput.ac.za

Ms C Fairley Secretary Film & Video Technology 021 460 3198 fairleyc@cput.ac.za

Department of Town & Regional Planning

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Mr N Tapela Head of Department 021 460 3780 tapelan@cput.ac.za

Ms Z Fatyela Secretary to HOD 021 460 3010 fatyelaz@cput.ac.za

Department of Scholarship & Professional Development

Name Position Telephone E-mail

Prof N Bechan Head of Department 021 469 1050 vangraana@cput.ac.za

Ms N Rice Secretary to HOD 021 469 1042 pietersenc@cput.ac.za

Ms C Fairley Secretary Film & Video Technology 021 460 3198 airleyc@cput.ac.za

FACULTY OFFICE BEARERS

Academic

Programme 2015

MON TUE WED THU FRI

1 Jan 2 Jan All admin staff on duty from 5 Jan

5 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan

12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan

All academic staff on duty from 14 Jan

2 – 4 Feb Welcoming of ﬁrst years

Orientation week 12 – 16 January

19 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan

26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 Jan

2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 2 February: Lectures commence

9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb

16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb

23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb

2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar

9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar

16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar

23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar

30 Mar 31 Mar 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 2 – 7 April: Recess

6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr

13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 13 – 18 April: Autumn graduation week

20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr

27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 Apr 1 May

4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 – 10 May: Open day Cape Town Campus

11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May

18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 22 May: Africa Day

25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 May

1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5 Jun

8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12 Jun

15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 19 Jun

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 2015

Get to know your

academic calendar for

the year 2015.

MON TUE WED THU FRI

22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 26 June – 20 July: Faculty vacation

29 Jul 30 Jul 1 Jul 2 Jul 3 Jul

6 Jul 7 Jul 8 Jul 9 Jul 10 Jul

13 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 17 July: Mandela Day

20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul

27 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Jul

3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug

10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug

17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug

24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug

30 Aug 1 Sep 2 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep

7 Sep 8 Sep 9 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 4 – 14 September: Faculty vacation

14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 18 September: Spring graduation

21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep

28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Sep 1 Oct 2 Oct

5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct

12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct

19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct

26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct

2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov

9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov

16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov

23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov

30 Nov 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec

7 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec: Publication of results

14 Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 2015

Message from the

Vice-Chancellor

Dear Students

Welcome to a very special year at CPUT- our 10th birthday celebration. For a decade we have produced

some of the country’s most promising graduates and I am certain that you will also one day walk across

the stage in front of me during your graduation and join their ranks as a proud CPUT alumnus.

Each year our Admissions Department is ﬂooded with thousands of applications from across the country

by young people, just like you, who recognise that CPUT is a leader in innovation and technology.

Whether you are a ﬁrst year or a returning student, you have fought hard to get a seat at our institution

and that determination should follow you through to the end of your studies.

Be determined to say no to negative inﬂuences, to give your best to each and every evaluation and to

becoming a well-rounded student who fully participates in the multitude of extra-mural activities that are

available to you through our Student Affairs Department.

We are also determined to ensuring you are fully supported on your journey to graduation. There are a

number of intervention units in place to assist students. These include the Student Learning unit which

assists you with attributes like academic literacy, study skills and time management. I urge all of you to

make contact with this unit and the many others like Student Counseling, the clinic and HIV/Aids unit

who are all dedicated to your future success.

Ultimately however your success lies in your own hands. The journey for 2015 starts right now and I

wish you well along your way.

Your Vice-Chancellor

Dr Prins Nevhutalu

VICE-CHANCELLOR: DR PRINS NEVHUTALU

Campus info

ATHLONE SERVICE POINT

Klipfontein Road, Heideveld

PO BOX 1906

Tel 021 684 1200

BELLVILLE

7535

BELLVILLE CAMPUS

Symphony Way, Bellville

PO BOX 1906

Tel 021 959 6911

BELLVILLE

7535

CAPE TOWN CAMPUS

Keizersgracht, Cape Town

PO BOX 652

Tel 021 460 3911

CAPE TOWN

8000

GRANGER BAY CAMPUS

Beach Road, Mouille Point

PO BOX 652

Tel 021 440 5700

CAPE TOWN

8000

MOWBRAY CAMPUS

Highbury Road, Mowbray

PO BOX 652

Tel 021 680 1500

CAPE TOWN

8000

MEDIA CITY

10th Floor

No 1 Heerengracht

Rua Vasco Da Gama Entrance

FORESHORE

8000

WELLINGTON CAMPUS

Jan van Riebeeck Street, Wellington

PRIVATE BAG X8

Tel 021 864 5200

WELLINGTON

7654

Enquiries:

086 123 2788 (086 123 CPUT)

CORE VALUES

CPUT CAMPUSES AND SERVICE POINTS

Department of Student Affairs

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) is a fully integrated student support service aimed at

developing the holistic potential of all students through excellence and maximum participation

in the ﬁve main focus areas of its operation, namely:

• Student Development

• Student Governance (including the SRC)

• Arts and Culture

• Sport Development

• Student Media

We currently have ofﬁces at the following CPUT Campuses:

Bellville Campus

Student Development and Arts and Culture: New Library Extension, Ground Floor

Tel 021 959 6261 Fax 021 959 6110

Sport Development: Major Sport Hall, 1st Floor

Tel 021 959 6319 Fax 021 959 6089

Student Representative Council and Student Structures: Student Centre, 1st Floor

WELLNESS CENTRE

Cape Town Campus

Student Affairs Ofﬁces: Student Centre, 4th Level

Tel 021 460 3149 Fax 021 460 3720

Sport Development: Multipurpose Hall, 2nd Level

Tel 021 460 3844 Fax 021 460 3845

Student Representative Council and Student Structures: Student Centre, 1st Floor

Mowbray Campus

Student Representative Council and Student Structures: New Gymnasium, Room 110

Wellington Campus

Student Governance: E Block, Room E6B

Tel 021 864 5519 Fax 021 864 2033

Sport Development: F Block, Room F2A and B

Tel 021 864 5507 Fax 021 864 5508

Student Representative Council and Student Structures: E Block, Room E6C

WELLNESS CENTRE

Emergency Contact

Details

STATE AMBULANCE SERVICES

State Ambulance Emergencies ..................... 10177

Police Flying Squad ..................................... 10111

Fire Brigade (Back/Neck Injuries) ...... 021 535 1100

Poison Information Centre:

Red Cross ...................................... 021 689 5227

Tygerberg Hospital ........................... 021 931 6129

PRIVATE AMBULANCES

Emergencies services after hours ..... 021 950 8989

Western Cape Paramedics ............... 0800 225 599

STATE HOSPITALS

Groote Schuur (Dr Stein FP) ............. 021 404 9111

Trauma Unit .................................... 021 404 4112

Psychiatric Emergency Unit .............. 021 404 2175

Medical Emergency Unit .................. 021 404 4141

CAMPUS SECURITY

Bellville ........................................... 021 959 6341

Cape Town ..................................... 021 460 3122

CAMPUS CLINICS

Bellville Campus ............................. 021 959 6403

Cape Town Campus ........................ 021 460 3405

Mowbray Campus ........................... 021 680 1555

Wellington Campus ......................... 021 864 5278

RAPE CRISIS

021 447 9762

POLICE

10111

LIFE LINE

021 461 1111

HIV / AIDS NATIONAL HELP LINE

0800 012 322

GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL

TRAUMA UNIT: - THUTHUZELA

021 404 3031

G.F. JOOSTE HOSPITAL

TRAUMA UNIT: - THUTHUZELA

021 690 1011 / 1000

KARL BREMER TRAUMA UNIT

(BELLVILLE)

021 949 0296

SOMERSET HOSPITAL TRAUMA UNIT

(GREEN POINT)

021 402 6000

WELLNESS CENTRE

HIV/AIDS unit:

Vision and Mission

VISION

To be the epicentre of excellence in HIV/AIDS Programmes at higher education institutions in Africa.

MISSION

To mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS/STI and TB by promoting, advocating, facilitating and implementing

innovative interventions among students, staff and the community.

We strive to develop, equip, inﬂuence and empower individuals in skills and knowledge through

educating, teaching, training, learning and research in the prevention of HIV/AIDS/STI and TB. We also

render a quality service, to those infected and affected, towards achieving holistic health and sustaining

a healthy lifestyle.

CORE OBJECTIVES

• Curricular Integration of HIV/AIDS/STI & TB

• Student and staff training workshops

• Awareness campaigns

• Peer Education

• Community Outreach

• Workplace Programme

• Care and support of HIV negative &

positive clients

• Wellness Mobile

• Internship and Volunteer Programme

• Research

CONTACT DETAILS:

CAPE TOWN OFFICE:

Admin Building, 2nd Floor

(Opposite Applications ofﬁce)

Tel 021 460 4253/2

BELLVILLE OFFICE:

Opposite Tabeisa Cafe

Tel 021 959 6898/6828

ONLINE DETAILS:

Website: www.cput.ac.za/hivaids

Facebook: CPUT HIV/AIDS Unit

Twitter: @cputhivaidsunit

WELLNESS CENTRE

Health services

CAMPUS HEALTH CLINICS TELEPHONE

NUMBERS:

Bellville Campus Clinic

Tel 021 959 6403

Fax 021 959 6123

Cape Town Campus Clinic

Tel 021 460 3405

Fax 021 460 3638

Mowbray Campus Clinic

Tel 021 680 1555

Fax 021 680 3952

Wellington Campus Clinic

Tel 021 864 5522

Fax 021 864 5278

HIV/AIDS UNIT

HIV/AIDS UNIT Cape Town Campus

Room 2.00a, Level 2, Administration Building,

Cape Town

Tel 021 460 4253

Fax 021 460 4244

Email: mohammedaa@cput.ac.za

HIV/AIDS Unit Bellville Campus

Temporary ofﬁce opposite Start Up Café

Tel 021 959 6807

Email: runeyip@cput.ac.za

DISABILITY UNIT

Bellville and Wellington Campuses as

well as Athlone and Tygerberg Service Points:

IT Centre, Ground Floor, Room 1.09,

Bellville Campus,

Tel 021 953 8447

Tel 021 959 6964

Cape Town, Granger Bay and Mowbray

Campuses:

Ground ﬂoor, Level 2, Atrium, Administration

Building, Cape Town Campus,

Tel 021 460 9071

Contact

Dr Nina du Toit

Room 1.09 & 1.10, Ground Floor, IT Centre,

Bellville Campus

Tel 021 959 6964

Fax 021 959 6231

Email: dutoitn@cput.ac.za

GENERAL INFORMATION

Library services

CPUT Libraries offers you a welcoming and practical study environment; supporting independent and

group working facilities; with access to print, digital and multimedia resources; and qualiﬁed staff that

are dedicated to serve your needs. Library facilities are available at all campuses of CPUT.

Membership

If you are a registered student or staff member at CPUT, you may use any of the CPUT Libraries (by agreeing

to abide by the rules and regulations of the CPUT and CPUT Libraries).

Book Collections

Choose from our growing book collections, books that are focused on your academic subjects and studies.

Book collections are arranged according to faculty content which makes it convenient to get all your

information from one area in the library.

Electronic Resources

Gives you access to hundreds of up-to-date journal articles for your studies and research that will not be

found in books or on the Internet. These can even be accessed from home, work and places away from

the libraries.

Learning Commons

An area ﬁlled with computers for internet access to relevant academic websites, typing of assignments,

printing, scanning, CD-burning – particularly geared to your independent learning. Specialised Learning

Commons are only in Bellville & Cape Town, but similar facilities are available at most of the other libraries.

Study facilities

Choose to use the seminar rooms for working in groups, to hold discussions and make presentations, or

use the quiet study areas for independent study.

Research Information Support Centres

Separate demarcated areas are available in Bellville and Cape Town for the exclusive use of postgraduate

students and staff.

Information Skills training

Attend free training sessions that will empower you with skills to ﬁnd information from various information

tools and resources needed for your studies. Do not hesitate to contact your faculty or branch librarian for

more information. CPUT Libraries cares about your safety and your learning needs, and all the services

offered to you are provided within a framework of fair-minded and liberal policies as laid out by the University.

Therefore, you are encouraged to use the libraries to your maximum beneﬁt.

For more information, please visit the Libraries’ comprehensive webpage:

http://library.cput.ac.za

Financial aid

Bellville Financial Aid Ofﬁce

Library Extension

Tel 021 959 6371/ 6594/ 6349

Fax 021 9596108

Cape Town Financial Aid Ofﬁce

Administration Building, Level 5 (Entrance via Student Centre)

Tel 021 460 3744/ 3856/ 3327

Fax 021 460 3899

Wellington Campus

Administration Building, Room A19

Tel 021 864 5218

Student counselling

Bellville Campus

Library Extension Building

Ground Floor

Tel 021 959 6182 or 6269

Cape Town Campus

Administration Building

2nd Level, Room 2.700

Tel 021 460 3237 or 3254

Mowbray Campus

Barkley Davies Building

Room 0.03

Tel 021 680 1501 or 1574

Wellington Campus

Extension to the Administration Building

Tel 021 864 5201 or 5206

GENERAL INFORMATION

ACADEMIC PROGRESSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

1. The maximum time allowed to complete a programme shall be double the minimum completion duration, for

example, six years for a three-year qualiﬁcation. In addition, students shall be given a maximum of one chance

to repeat a semester, year, subject, course or module. In other words, repeaters are limited to one repeat.

2. Students shall pass at least 50% of their subjects, including at least two of three major subjects that they are

registered for in any semester or year of study, in order to proceed to the next level of their studies, unless

otherwise prescribed by statutory bodies, such as professional bodies. Students shall carry over repeated

subjects to the next level that they are promoted to, pending timetabling. Students shall not be allowed to carry

over more than two subjects per semester/year or at any one time.

3. When a student does not fulﬁl the above requirements for progression, s/he will be notiﬁed in writing of his/

her exclusion from the programme or from progression.

4. Where a student fails to meet rule 2 above s/he shall be permitted to repeat the repeated level a maximum of

one time.

5. These prescribed requirements will be stated in subject requirements and all efforts shall be made by the

department concerned to familiarise students with these additional requirements.

6. If a student fails the level or subjects more than once, s/he shall be excluded from the programme.

7. If a student obtains an overall mark of less than 30%, s/he shall be excluded from registering for any pro-

gramme in the faculty.

8. If a student obtains an overall mark ranging from 30% to40%, s/he shall be excluded from the programme.

Such a student may apply for admission to any other programme within the faculty, subject to meeting the

Admission requirements.

9. If a student obtains an overall mark ranging from 40 to 50%, s/he shall be allowed to repeat the level, subject

to rule 2 of this section.

10. When a student does not fulﬁl the above requirements for progression, s/he shall be notiﬁed in writing of his/

her exclusion from the programme or from progression.

11. Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining before completion and is nearing the maximum

number of years for registration, s/he may apply, with appropriate motivation, to the Dean’s ofﬁce for extension

of the period of registration for an additional year.

12. Normal appeal procedures will apply.

ACADEMIC PROGRESSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Credits

1. Credit transfers require CPUT to validate prior formal learning through evaluation of the quality of an accredited

provider.

2. Subject exemptions as practised in the past are regarded as recognition of prior learning (RPL) and are dealt

with in the appropriate RPL policy.

3. In the interests of student access, mobility and articulation, and to avoid unnecessary repetition

of studies, consideration may be given to extending to the student:

3.1 Recognition by granting credits for any subjects passed at CPUT, but in another programme, whether

complete or incomplete, with a view to studying for a University programme.

3.2 Recognition by granting credits whereby credits obtained at one institution may be recognised

by another as meeting part of the requirements for graduation, and credits for a completed

qualiﬁcation may be recognised as meeting part of the requirements for another qualiﬁcation.

4. The mark obtained at higher education institutions from which the credit is transferred, shall be conﬁrmed by

the Senate Executive SENEX. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that students who were granted

credits can also be considered for cum laude awards by the University.

5. Credits will only be recorded on the student’s academic history by the Assessment and Graduation Centre AGC

once approved by SENEX.

6. In all instances the total number of credits awarded shall not exceed 50% of the number of subjects/courses

in the programme.

7. All credits accumulated in respect of incomplete qualiﬁcations shall only be valid for a maximum of ten years.

Course

Information

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A National Senior Certiﬁcate (NSC), as certiﬁed by Umalusi, with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate

achievement: 40 – 49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects, and an achievement rating

of 2 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and an achievement rating of 3 in the required ofﬁcial

language at Home Language level, and an achievement rating of 2 in the other required language on at

least First Additional Language level; one of these languages shall be English or Afrikaans.

Rating

For easy reference, the scale of achievement for the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10 – 12

(General) is given below.

Rating Code Rating Marks %

7 Outstanding achievement 80-100

6 Meritorious achievement 70-79

5 Substantial achievement 60-69

4 Adequate achievement 50-59

3 Moderate achievement 40-49

2 Elementary achievement 30-39

1 Not achieved 0-29

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations of designated National Senior Certiﬁcate subjects are used in this

section (where a rating will be supplied, e.g. M4 for Mathematics rating 4).

GROUP A: COMPULSORY NSC SUBJECTS

Languages (20 credits each)

Two ofﬁcial languages at Home and First Additional Language level:

A = Afrikaans Home Language OR Afrikaans First Additional Language

E = English Home Language OR English First Additional Language

AE = Afrikaans or English, Home or First additional language

FAL = First additional language AND

HL = Home Language (Any two of: Afrikaans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi,

Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda or Xitsonga)

Mathematical Sciences (20 credits each)

M = Mathematics

ML = Mathematical Literacy

Human and Social studies (10 credits)

LO = Life Orientation

GROUP B: RECOGNISED NSC ELECTIVES

Agriculture (20 credits each)

AMP = Agricultural Management Practices

AS = Agricultural Science

AT = Agricultural Technology

Culture and Arts (20 credits each)

DANCE = Dance Studies

DES = Design

DRAMA = Dramatic Arts

MUS = Music

VA = Visual Arts

Business, Commerce and Management Studies (20 credits each)

ACC = Accounting

BUS = Business Studies

ECON = Economics

Engineering and Technology (20 credits each)

CIVT = Civil Technology

ELECT = Electrical Technology

MECHT = Mechanical Technology

EGD = Engineering Graphics and Design

Human and Social Studies (20 credits each)

GEO = Geography

HIS = History

RELS = Religion Studies

Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (20 credits each)

CAT = Computer Applications Technology

IT = Information Technology

LS = Life Sciences

PS = Physical Sciences

Services (20 credits each)

CS = Consumer Studies

HS = Hospitality Studies

TOUR = Tourism

SPECIFIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All candidates who comply with the minimum admission requirements as stated above are still subject to

selection procedures. Meeting these minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance

to a study programme. Only those applicants who meet the minimum criteria are eligible for selection

based on speciﬁc academic criteria and space constraints of departmental programmes.

Selection procedures may include the following:

• psychometric and aptitude evaluation

• numeracy and language skills evaluation

• a personal interview

• portfolio evaluation

• practical admission test

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Speciﬁc minimum requirements for a course (subjects required/recommended, achievement rating,

portfolio to be submitted, interview or experience required) are indicated below. Minimum admission

requirements may be adjusted at the Dean’s discretion, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board and

the Senate of the University.

The following alternative minimum admission requirements apply in respect of Engineering qualiﬁcations:

National Certiﬁcate (Vocational) (Further Education and Training).

All Design and Architecture applicants must complete a questionnaire and must either submit a portfolio

of prescribed work and an essay or attend an on-campus practical test of a career-speciﬁc nature.

Details and dates of tests and interviews will be supplied on application.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PER PROGRAMME

In addition to the CPUT’S minimum admission requirements as stated above, the following table sets out

both the required and the recommended subjects and ratings per academic programme.

Programme Admission Requirements

Architectural Tech-

nology

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%) (English or

Afrikaans), Maths Literacy 6 (70% – 79%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subject:

Mathematics 4 (50% – 59%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are required to submit

a prescribed portfolio of art work and attend a selection test.

Programme Admission Requirements

Fashion Design

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are required to submit

a prescribed portfolio of art work.

Graphic Design

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are required to submit

a prescribed portfolio of art work.

Interior Design

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4

(50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subject:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are required to submit

a prescribed portfolio of art work.

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Programme Admission Requirements

Film & Video Tech-

nology

Candidates’ matric results will be assessed according to a points score by adding the

rating of the best ﬁve subjects, as per the Achievement Levels detailed in the National

Senior Certiﬁcate. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 20 points for matric (or

provisionally for their mock matric exams) in order to qualify for consideration. Candidates

must perform well in English, with a minimum of the equivalent of Achievement Level

4 for matric.

All candidates MUST submit a letter of motivation with their application.

Candidates with scores of 20 points and above will be considered, and short-listed, on

the basis of a letter of motivation which demonstrates adequate proﬁciency in English,

and compelling articulated passion to become a ﬁlm-maker.

The short-listed candidates are interviewed by lecturers, who gauge the candidate’s

ability to deal with the complexity of the theory component of the course, the

candidate’s drive and interest in ﬁlm-making, and the candidate’s ability to work in

a team environment. More particularly, candidates must demonstrate the following

personal charecteristics:

Creative ability

The ability to analyse problems logically

An interest in media production and love for ﬁlms

The ability to adapt to changing circumstances

The ability to cope with pressure and meet deadlines

Perseverance and determination

Candidates are allocated a score of beween 1 and 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5

besing the most likely to make it successfully through the course.

Higher Certiﬁcate

in Information &

Communication

Technology

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 3 (40% – 49%), Maths Literacy 5 (60% – 69%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subject: Information Technology

Information &

Communication

Technology:

Communication

Networks

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 3 (40% – 49%), Maths Literacy 5

(60% – 69%)

Programme Admission Requirements

Information &

Communication

Technology:

Multimedia

Technology

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 3 (40% – 49%), Maths Literacy 5

(60% – 69%)

Information &

Communication

Technology:

Applications

Development

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 3 (40% – 49%), Maths Literacy 5

(60% – 69%)

Jewellery Design &

Manufacture

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subject:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are required to submit a

prescribed portfolio of art work or attend a practical admission test on campus.

Journalism

An excellent command of English

At least a C symbol or 5 points (60% – 69%) in English

At least a D symbol or 4 points (50% – 59%) in First Additional Language

A keen interest in local, national and international affairs will be an advantage. Applicants

who meet the ﬁrst three requirements will be invited to participate in a selection test

comprising mainly English (knowledge of language and writing) and general knowledge.

Those who pass the test will be invited for an interview.

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Programme Admission Requirements

Photography

Matric certiﬁcate (or, for foreign applicants, an approved equivalent) with an average D

symbol and a Bachelor’s pass.

A minimum score of 4 (50% – 59%) in Home Language and First Additional Language

(one of which must be English). Mathematics and/or Science and/or Art are considered

plus points in an application, and will deﬁnitely stand the student in good stead.

A strong (written) motivation for wanting to study photography, which forms part of the

questionnaire to be ﬁlled out in the application process.

A duly signed note of approval from the applicant’s sponsor(s)/parent(s)/guardian(s) of

his/her choice of study ﬁeld, and conﬁrmation of availability of the requisite ﬁnances.

Suitable candidates will be requested to attend an interview with lecturing staff and

present a personal portfolio of 12 photographs taken by them. In addition, they must

present a written and illustrated document of their own selection of ‘good’ photographs

from magazines.

Public Relations

Management

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 5 (60% – 69%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4

(50% – 59%)

An achievement rating of at least 4 (50% – 59%) or better in four NSC 20-credit

subjects from the designated subject list.

Submission of a prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are also required to

submit a portfolio of written work.

Surface Design

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are also required to

submit a prescribed portfolio of art work or attend a practical admission test on campus.

Programme Admission Requirements

Three-dimensional

Design

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%),(English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%), Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subject:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio:

In addition to the minimum admission requirements, applicants are also required to

submit a prescribed portfolio of art work or attend a practical admission test on campus.

Town & Regional

Planning

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%), First Additional Language 4 (50% – 59%), (English or

Afrikaans), Mathematics 4 (50% – 59%), Maths Literacy 5 (60% – 69%).

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Geography 4 (50% – 59%), Business Economics 4 (50% – 59%), Economics 4 (50%

– 59%), Tourism 4 (50% – 59%)

EXTENDED FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM PROGRAMME

FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE DISCIPLINES

Unsuccessful applicants may be referred to the Extended First Year Curriculum Programme which

enables applicants who are under-prepared but show appropriate potential to complete a designated

course of study in a minimum of four years (the ﬁrst year is done over a period of two years). It serves

as a basis for further successful learning in the subsequent higher levels of the National Diploma.

The various design departments will refer applicants who show potential but who are not ready for

regular ﬁrst year study to the Extended Curriculum First Year Programme in the following Design and

Architecture disciplines:

• Architectural Technology

• Fashion Design

• Graphic Design

• Interior Design

• Jewellery Design & Manufacture

• Surface Design

• Three-dimensional Design

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of identifying a student’s knowledge and skills

against a qualiﬁcation or part thereof. The process involves the identiﬁcation, mediation, assessment

and acknowledgement of knowledge and skills obtained through informal, non-formal and/or formal

learning. RPL provides an opportunity for a student to identify his/her learning, have it assessed and

formally acknowledged.

Access

If you have considerable work experience, but you don’t meet the entry requirements of your chosen

course, you may still apply for entry into a qualiﬁcation. This is referred to as Access. The RPL application

is evaluated against the entry requirements of the qualiﬁcation. If access is granted, the qualiﬁcation on

the lower level is not awarded.

Advanced Standing

An individual may have gained knowledge in speciﬁc areas. When compared to outcomes against a

CPUT qualiﬁcation, that knowledge may cover some subjects. The person may apply for recognition of

these subjects and this is called Advanced Standing. Once the assessment is done, the University may

give recognition for speciﬁc subjects, but not for the entire qualiﬁcation. The student will be required

to complete outstanding subjects before the qualiﬁcation is awarded. There are guidelines governing

the minimum number of subjects for which Advanced Standing can be granted and a person has to

CPUT. This is in terms of the residency clause whereby 50% of a programme has to be completed at

the qualiﬁcation awarding institution. The residency clause requires RPL applicants to complete at least

50% of subjects as a student with CPUT.

Applying for Access into a B Tech Programme

Individuals who want to apply for access into a B Tech degree programme will be evaluated against the

National Diploma (ND) underpinning the B Tech. For example, if you want to do the B Tech in Business

Administration and you are working as a marketing manager, you can apply for Advanced Standing

against the National Diploma in Marketing to obtain access into the B Tech: Business Administration or

the B Tech: Marketing. This must be clearly indicated in the letter of motivation.

Difference between Exemptions and Advanced Standing

If you have successfully completed subjects with other higher education institutions in South Africa,

including the former technikons or professional institutions, you may apply for exemptions. This is

handled by the Faculty Ofﬁce. However, especially if you have worked for a number of years, you must

include your academic record from these institutions as part of your RPL application.

Returning Students

If you studied at either Peninsula or Cape Technikon more than 10 years ago, the validity of your subjects

has lapsed (Point 4.1.3, page 10, CPUT Academic Rules and Regulations booklet). You may apply to the

University to use the RPL process to complete your qualiﬁcation. Candidates must provide the required

information to the RPL Unit.

The closing date for applications for RPL is 30 June of every year.

Website: http//www.cput.ac.za/study/rpl

Email: rpl@cput.ac.za

International Students

International students should consult the International Student Guide (or visit our website: www.cput.

ac.za) for details regarding their application to study at the University, e.g. study permit, fees structure,

etc.

If you have a qualiﬁcation from abroad, the qualiﬁcation has to be evaluated by the South African

Qualiﬁcations Authority (SAQA) Unit for the Evaluation of Foreign Qualiﬁcations before you submit your

RPL application (see www.saqa.org.za). If your qualiﬁcation has been evaluated and you do not meet the

entry requirements of the programme that you would like to do, or you want credit for what you already

know, contact the RPL Unit for further advice.

Procedure for the evaluation of international qualiﬁcations

Students following the Cambridge System should note the following requirements:

Students must have:

• Passes in at least FIVE different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least

TWO are HIGCSE level subjects

• A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at the University (English)

• Speciﬁc pass grades: IGCSE A, B or C and HIGCSE 1, 2 or 3.

In addition, students wishing to apply for either the M Tech or D Tech programmes must have their

qualiﬁcations evaluated by the South African Qualiﬁcations Authority (SAQA) prior to submitting their

application forms. The onus is on the student to apply timeously to SAQA as this may take a bit longer.

Applicants who obtained qualiﬁcations from within Commonwealth countries are exempt from SAQA

evaluation procedures.

Other senior school qualiﬁcations will be reviewed on merit. In some instances, where the format of

secondary school education is unfamiliar, students applying for National Diploma programmes may also

be asked to apply for SAQA evaluation prior to their acceptance.

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As from 1 August 2014, SAQA only accepts online applications for the evaluation of international

qualiﬁcations. The application form and more information can be accessed from SAQA’S website, http:

//www.saqa.org.za.

The following must be included with the application:

• All qualiﬁcation documents, i.e. the highest school certiﬁcate issued by the ofﬁcial examining body.

• Complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degrees or other higher

education qualiﬁcations, together with the ﬁnal certiﬁcates, preceding qualiﬁcations leading to any

post-graduate or other advanced qualiﬁcation when the latter is submitted.

• Certiﬁcates in foreign languages should be submitted with sworn translations into English by an

accredited translator.

• Proof of payment using the submission number that was allocated to you.

Study permits for international students

As soon as an international student has received their letter of acceptance, they must apply to the SA

Trade Representative closest to their home for a study permit if they are not a South African citizen. The

study permit must indicate that the student has been granted permission to study at the Cape Peninsula

University of Technology.

Submission of Certiﬁcates

A National Senior Certiﬁcate or equivalent qualiﬁcation must be submitted by the student upon enrolment

at the beginning of the academic year. If this requirement is not met, the University will be forced to

cancel the provisional acceptance.

Transfers from Other Institutions

Students who wish to transfer to CPUT from other institutions should note that priority will be given to

the promotion of CPUT’s own registered students and that transfers will only be considered in the event

that there is a place on the course and subject to the following requirements:

• Applicants should complete the prescribed Application for Admission form and return it to CPUT,

together with a certiﬁed copy of his/her Senior Certiﬁcate, identity document, academic record and

the prescribed application fee.

• If the applicant is currently registered for a course at another university and wishes to transfer to

CPUT, he/she should submit, together with the application form, a progress report (issued by the

Registrar of the said university) which lists all the subjects passed by the applicant during the mid-

year examinations.

• As soon as the year-end examination results are available, the applicant should submit a formal

statement of these results to CPUT.

• All applications must be accompanied by a certiﬁcate of good conduct or a letter of recommendation

from the applicant’s present Head of Department.

• If the applicant is accepted, he/she shall be required to complete an Application for Exemption form

and to pay the prescribed exemption fee, per subject, when he/she registers in January of the year

of study. The form must be submitted to the Faculty Ofﬁce on the 2nd ﬂoor in the Administration

Building.

Documents to be attached to the application form:

• Ofﬁcial original academic record/transcript indicating percentages obtained as issued by the

university where you studied

• Syllabus of the subjects that you passed

• Proof of payment.

NB: Applicants should note that certain rules may apply, e.g. maximum number of subjects, maximum

number of years to complete qualiﬁcation, etc.

ADMISSION

Application for admission

It is advisable that applications for admission to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(CPUT) be submitted as early as possible to the campus of choice. For the various campuses, see the

application form and guide to the completion of the application form. The application form is available on

the University’s website at www.cput.ac.za under the heading Study at CPUT.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications for South African students is 30 September. The closing date for

applications for international students is 30 August. Applicants are informed of acceptance/non-

acceptance after 31 October.

Residence Accommodation

Residence accommodation is subject to availability, in terms of the rules, and will be allocated at the

campus where the student will be studying. Part-time students are not permitted to stay in the residences.

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Student Identity Cards

Students are issued with identity cards at the beginning of each academic year. Presentation of these

cards when buying materials, booking theatre tickets, etc. may mean special discount rates. For security

purposes these cards must be presented on demand.

Bursaries and Loans

Applications for bursaries and/or ﬁnancial aid must be made to either the Bellville Campus or the Cape

Town Campus, depending on where the applicant is admitted.

Class and Examination Fees

A list of class fees is available from the Faculty Ofﬁce. Examination fees are included in the class fees.

After payment of the deposit in January, the remainder of the fees can be paid in monthly instalments

from February to November (or over ﬁve months for semester subjects). Please note that these fees are

subject to change every year and are not refundable.

Prescribed Books

The titles and prices of prescribed text books that students must purchase are available at the book

shops at the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses. Reference books and technical journals are available in

the library. Students should not purchase books until instructed to do so by the subject lecturers.

Co-operative Education

Co-operative education is an educational model designed to promote individual career development.

The basic principle of co-operative education is that personal growth and professional development are

best achieved by an educational method that combines classroom learning with experiential learning,

i.e. practical work experience.

Work Integrated Learning is part of co-operation education and is a partnership between the student, the

University and the employer. The Work Integrated Learning programme is planned by the University in co-

operation with employers and is jointly monitored by the parties. Although the University undertakes to

assist students in obtaining suitable Work Integrated Learning placements, the onus is on the student to

ﬁnd employment. The employer must be accredited by the University for purposes of the Work Integrated

Learning programme. A Work Integrated Learning agreement is drawn up between the employer and

the student.

TUITION

Hours of tuition

Full-time classes commence at 08:30 until approximately 16:00. Note that examinations may be set

after hours up to 20:00.

Class attendance

Continued acceptance of a student’s registration for a full-time qualiﬁcation depends, amongst other

things, upon sustained academic progress and regular and punctual attendance of classes. Unsatisfactory

progress and attendance may result in the suspension of a student.

Medium of tuition

The medium of tuition is English, except for the Education Qualiﬁcations at the Wellington Campus which

are offered in Afrikaans. Afrikaans and Xhosa speaking students may be offered support, which may be

by way of language-speciﬁc tutorial groups, the provision of notes and the setting of tests, assignments

and examinations in the ﬁrst language of the student.

Library

The CPUT Library is part of the Cape Library Cooperative (CALICO) that gives access to four million

books and numerous magazines in various libraries in the Peninsula. In addition, the library offers

excellent facilities for study and provision is made for students who wish to do research work. All

students automatically become members of the library.

Student Counselling

CPUT offers a counselling service by registered psychologists to students, prospective students and

their parents. Prospective students are individually interviewed and assisted to make a responsible

career choice. Parents are welcome to attend such interviews. Career counselling may also include a

psychometric evaluation.

Prospective students and registered students who have problems with their career choice, the planning

of their qualiﬁcation or choice of subjects can make an appointment at:

Bellville Campus: Tel: 021 959 6911

Cape Town Campus: Tel: 021 460 3252/3/4

Assessment

Assessment takes place throughout the year, with ﬁnal assessments in June and/or November each

year and a pass mark of 50% must be obtained in all subjects. The various assessments contribute

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towards the ﬁnal assessment mark for each module and subject. The assessment mark for a subject is

determined by a student’s performance in tests, assignments and in accordance with the requirements

for each qualiﬁcation.

Indemnity

A student who participates in any university-related activity, whether academic, sporting, cultural or

relating to experiential or practical training, shall indemnify the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(herein after referred to as CPUT) and its staff and/or any co-operative partner and its staff, or their

representatives against any claim of whatsoever nature which such student, his/her executors or

assigns may now or in the future have, arising from any injury or the sequelae thereto and which may

be instituted against CPUT as a result of such university-related activities; and against any liability that

may arise from an action or omission by such student. A student, furthermore, shall undertake not to

hold CPUT or any of its employees responsible for any damage of whatsoever nature that such student

may sustain during or arising from any university-related activity, irrespective of whether it occurs on or

off the premises of CPUT.

Research

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology actively promotes research of an applied nature, believing

that a strong research activity is a necessary feature of any institution offering higher education. Students

are sensitised to the importance of information and library skills during their ﬁrst three years of study,

introduced to research methodologies in the degree year, and provided with guidance and facilities to

undertake independent research for further studies.

The Guide to Post-graduate Studies is available on the CPUT website:

http: //www.cput.ac.za

Part-time Study

Hours of tuition

Some of the qualiﬁcations described in this brochure are offered on a part-time basis. Lectures are

scheduled from Mondays to Thursdays between 17:15 and 20:50. The objective of this is to enable

persons who do not have the privilege of studying on a full-time basis to acquire tertiary qualiﬁcations.

The information contained in this brochure generally also applies to part-time students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are the same as for full-time students. As a rule, accommodation in a university

residence is not available to part-time students.

SUBJECTS: GUIDE TO TERMINOLOGY

Core subject: These subjects form a central part of the programme. Inclusion of such subjects

in a curriculum is compulsory.

Co-requisite:

A co-requisite subject is one for which a student must be registered together

(i.e. concurrently) with another speciﬁed subject. For example, Maths 1 must

be taken in the same semester as Mechanics 1 (unless the student has already

passed it) as Mechanics 1 relies on content given in Maths 1.

Pre-requisite:

A pre-requisite subject is one which a student must have passed in order to

gain admission to another subject. For example, Maths 1 is a pre-requisite for

Maths 2.

Exposure:

An exposure subject is one which a student must have completed, but does not

have to have passed in order to gain admission to another subject. For example,

Maths 2 is an exposure subject for Thermodynamics 2.

Elective subject:

This is a subject required for degree purposes (e.g. to make up the required

number of credits), but in which the choice of subjects is left to the student, and

is subject to timetable constraints.

Subjects ending in an X are Extended Curriculum subjects.

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FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

National Diploma

Three years’ full-time study leads to the award of a National Diploma. National Diploma studies constitute

complete study programmes, meet speciﬁc business needs and serve as recognised exit levels.

Baccalaureus in Technology

The National Diploma leads to the Baccalaureus in Technology (B Tech). Admission to these one-year

programmes (full-time) may be subject to additional minimum admission requirements, which may

include an average pass mark of 60% in the third year of the National Diploma programme. Most of the

B Tech programmes are also offered on a part-time basis over two years.

Master and Doctor of Technology (M Tech and D Tech)

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology actively promotes research of an applied nature. Masters

and Doctors of Technology may be obtained either through full- or part-time study.

LIST OF PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE FACULTY

OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN

Department Qualiﬁcation

Architectural Technology &

Interior Design

Architectural Technology

ND: Architectural Technology (Extended)

ND: Architectural Technology

B Tech: Architectural Technology

M Tech: Architectural Technology

D Tech Design: Architectural Technology

Interior Design

ND: Interior Design (Extended)

ND: Interior Design

B Tech: Interior Design

M Tech: Interior Design

D Tech Design: Interior Design

Department Qualiﬁcation

Design

Fashion Design

ND: Fashion Design (Extended)

ND: Fashion Design

B Tech: Fashion Design

M Tech Design: Fashion Design

D Tech Design: Fashion Design

Graphic Design

ND: Graphic Design (Extended)

ND: Graphic Design

B Tech: Graphic Design

M Tech: Graphic Design

D Tech: Graphic Design

Jewellery Design

ND: Jewellery Design & Manufacture (Extended)

ND: Jewellery Design & Manufacture

B Tech: Jewellery Design & Manufacture

M Tech Design: Jewellery Design

D Tech Design: Jewellery Design

Surface Design

ND: Surface Design (Extended)

ND: Surface Design

B Tech: Surface Design

M Tech Design: Surface Design

D Tech: Design: Surface Design

Industrial Design

ND: Three-dimensional Design (Extended)

ND: Three-dimensional Design

B Tech: Industrial Design

M Tech: Industrial Design

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Department Qualiﬁcation

Information Technology

Higher Certiﬁcate in Information & Communication

Technology

ND: Information & Communication Technology: Com-

munication Networks

ND: Information & Communication Technology: Multi-

media Technology

ND: Information & Communication Technology: Soft-

ware Development

B Tech: Information Technology

M Tech: Information Technology

M Tech: Business Information Systems

D Tech: Information Technology

D Tech: Informatics

Media Studies

Film & Video Technology

ND: Film & Video Technology

Journalism

ND: Journalism

B Tech: Journalism

Photography

ND: Photography

B Tech: Photography

M Tech Design: Photography

D Tech Design: Photography

Public Relations Management

ND: Public Relations Management

B Tech: Public Relations Management

M Tech: Public Relations Management (course-driven

degree)

M Tech: Public Relations Management (research-based

degree)

Town & Regional Planning

ND: Town & Regional Planning

B Tech: Town & Regional Planning

M Tech: Town & Regional Planning

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FACULTY EXCLUSION RULES AND PROCEDURES

Each qualiﬁcation that is offered in the Faculty has its own speciﬁc academic exclusion rules. These

rules can be found under each qualiﬁcation listed in this Faculty Handbook.

Maximum Time allowed to Complete a Programme

The maximum time allowed to complete a programme is double the minimum completion duration, for

example, 6 years for a 3-year qualiﬁcation. In addition, students are given a maximum of one chance to

repeat a semester, year, subject, course or module. In other words, repeaters are limited to one repeat.

Maximum time allowed for the respective qualiﬁcations:

Extended Curriculum Programme: 7 years

National Diploma: 6 years

B Tech degree: 4 years

M Tech degree: 5 years

D Tech degree 6 years

Where a student has only one or two subjects remaining for completion and is nearing the maximum

number of years for registration, he/she may apply, with appropriate motivation, to the Dean’s ofﬁce

for extension of the period of registration for an additional year. Normal appeal procedures will also be

applied.

THE GENERAL EXCLUSION PROCESS

Students’ ﬁnal assessment results are available at the Assessment & Graduation Centre at the end of

the academic year. A Departmental Committee, consisting of lecturers, then conducts a marks review. It

makes recommendations on ﬁnal mark adjustments and identiﬁes students for exclusion based on the

criteria of each respective programme.

A letter from the Department informs the student if he/she has been excluded from the programme.

This letter gives the deadline for appeals and details of the steps to be taken for readmission to the

programme. It also details the reasons for exclusion and identiﬁes the exclusion rules that have been

contravened. Students who have been excluded are blocked from registering by the Faculty Ofﬁce and

will not be able to register for any subjects in the following year.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Students may appeal in writing to the Head of Department against exclusion on the basis of extenuating

circumstances (e.g. a death in the family or illness), or any other extenuating factors that have a bearing

on the student’s academic performance. The letter of appeal must be accompanied by a full academic

record and other supporting documentation and must be submitted to the Secretary of the Department

by the Friday of the ﬁrst week that the University opens for a new year.

A Departmental Appeals Committee will evaluate the appeal. It will take into account the overall

academic record of the student and the reasons provided for poor performance. Based on this and

input from subject lecturers, a decision is made whether to readmit the student into the programme

or not. Sometimes certain restrictions will be placed on the student as a condition for readmission.

Furthermore, in some cases the Department will request certain actions from the student as a condition

for readmission, e.g. attendance of counselling sessions. A written reply to the student’s appeal will be

given by the Appeals Committee within seven working days after submission and must be collected from

the Secretary of the relevant Department.

If the student does not agree with or accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, he/she may then

appeal to the Dean of the Faculty of Informatics & Design.

The Faculty reserves the right to exclude a student who has been readmitted on appeal, but who has

not met the conditions of the Appeals Committee.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF

Name Position Telephone Fax E-mail

Mr BMH Verveckken Head of Department 021 460 8308 021 460 3729 verveckkenb@cput.ac.za

Ms M Gordon Dept Secretary 021 464 7221 021 460 3729 Gordonm@cput.ac.za

ACADEMIC STAFF (PERMANENT)

Name Qualiﬁcations

Head of Department

Mr BMH Verveckken NHIBS, M Prod. Development

Senior Lecturers

Ms MJ Bezuidenhout BA Fine Art, Ad Dip, MA Fine Art

Ms J Brewis ND: Fine Art, NHD: Fine Art, MPhil Educat.

Ms V Konstandakellis ND: Jewel. Des., NHD: Jewel. Des.

Ms DM Kimani PgDM (Advert & Market), B.Ed (Fine Art), MFA (Design)

Ms JLD Purcell Van Graan BA Fine Art, BA (Hons), MA Fine Art

Mr BRA Snaddon ND: Graph Des.,B Tech: Graph.Des, MPhil Educat.

Ms AG Vlok ND: Cloth. Man, NHD: Cloth. Man, Masters: Des.

Lecturers

Ms VE Barnes ND: Indust. Des., HDHET, NHD: Indust. Des., M Tech: Des.

Mr S Beukman ND: Graph. Des.

Ms M Bergh ND: Fash., NHD Fash

Mr JC Coetzee ND: Fine Art, ND: Photog., NHD: Photog

Mr W Coughlan ND: Graph. Des.

Ms LC Desai ND: Graph. Des., B Tech: Graph. Des.

Mr LC Franciscus ND: Graph. Des., B Tech: Graph. Des.

Mr R G Futerman ND: Indust. Des., B Tech: Indust. Design, M Tech: Des.

Name Qualiﬁcations

Ms PVA George ND: Fine Art, B Tech: Fine Art

Ms C Janse Van Rensburg ND: Jewel. Des.

Mr A Loubser

Ms M Lubbe ND: Text. Des., B Tech: Text. Des.

Mr A Meyer ND: Fine Art, NHD: Fine Art, NHD: Post School Education

Mr D Molenaar ND: Indust. Des., BTech: Indust.Des., M Indust. Des.

Ms A Morris ND: Graph Des., B Tech: Graph Des., M Tech: Graph Des.

Mr JAS Myburgh ND: Fashion

Mr Z Strohbach ND: Indust. Des.

Mr J Van Niekerk M.D.D.O.P, ND: Indust. Des., Pg Dip (HE),BTech: Indust. Des.

Ms T Weideman Cert. in Educational Technology, ND: Art & Des., ND: Cloth. Des.,

NHD Bus. Manag.

Mr C Finnan ND: Graph.Des.

Ms B Kolisi ND: Fash. Des., B Tech: Quality

Ms MO Van Wyk ND: Jewel. Des., B Tech: Jewel. Des.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

FASHION DESIGN

Undergrad /

Postgrad

Qualiﬁcation

Type

Qual

Code Qualiﬁcation Name Campus

Offered

Minimum

Duration

(Years)

Work-

Integrated

Learning

Undergraduate National Diploma NDFASH ND: Fashion Cape Town 3 years n/a

Undergraduate Extended

Curriculum NDFDFX ND: Fashion

(Extended Curriculum) Cape Town 4 years n/a

Undergraduate B Tech Degree BTFASH B Tech: Fashion Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate M Tech Degree MTDESR M Tech Design: Fashion Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate D Tech Degree DTDESR D Tech Design: Fashion Cape Town 2 years n/a

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Undergrad /

Postgrad

Qualiﬁcation

Type

Qual

Code Qualiﬁcation Name Campus

Offered

Minimum

Duration

(Years)

Work-

Integrated

Learning

Undergraduate National Diploma NDGDSN ND: Graphic Design Bellville/

Cape Town 3 years n/a

Undergraduate Extended

Curriculum NDGDSX ND: Graphic Design

(Extended Curriculum) Bellville 4 years n/a

Undergraduate B Tech Degree BTGDSN B Tech: Graphic Design Bellville/

Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate M Tech Degree MTGDSR M Tech: Graphic Design Bellville/

Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate D Tech Degree DTGDSR D Tech: Graphic Design Bellville/

Cape Town 2 years n/a

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Undergrad /

Postgrad

Qualiﬁcation

Type

Qual

Code Qualiﬁcation Name Campus

Offered

Minimum

Duration

(Years)

Work-

Integrated

Learning

Undergraduate National Diploma ND3DDS ND: Three-dimensional

Design Cape Town 3 years n/a

Undergraduate Extended

Curriculum ND3DFX

ND: Three-dimensional

Design (Extended

Curriculum)

Cape Town 4 years n/a

Undergraduate B Tech Degree BTIDDN B Tech: Industrial

Design Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate M Tech Degree MTINDR M Tech: Industrial

Design Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate D Tech Degree DTDESR D Tech Design:

Industrial Design Cape Town 2 years n/a

JEWELLERY DESIGN & MANUFACTURE

Undergrad /

Postgrad

Qualiﬁcation

Type

Qual

Code Qualiﬁcation Name Campus

Offered

Minimum

Duration

(Years)

Work-

Integrated

Learning

Undergraduate National Diploma NDJEWD ND: Jewellery Design &

Manufacture Cape Town 3 years n/a

Undergraduate Extended

Curriculum NDJDFX

ND: Jewellery Design &

Manufacture (Extended

Curriculum)

Cape Town 4 years n/a

Undergraduate B Tech Degree BTJEWD B Tech: Jewellery

Design & Manufacture Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate M Tech Degree MTDESR

M Tech: Design:

Jewellery Design &

Manufacture

Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate D Tech Degree DTDESR

D Tech Design:

Jewellery Design &

Manufacture

Cape Town 2 years n/a

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

SURFACE DESIGN

Undergrad /

Postgrad

Qualiﬁcation

Type

Qual

Code Qualiﬁcation Name Campus

Offered

Minimum

Duration

(Years)

Work-

Integrated

Learning

Undergraduate National Diploma NDSURD ND: Surface Design Cape Town 3 years n/a

Undergraduate Extended

Curriculum NDSDFX ND: Surface Design

(Extended Curriculum) Cape Town 4 years n/a

Undergraduate B Tech Degree BTSURD B Tech: Surface Design Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate M Tech Degree MTDESR M Tech Design: Surface

Design Cape Town 1 year n/a

Post-graduate D Tech Degree DTDESR D Tech Design: Surface

Design Cape Town 2 years n/a

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FASHION

Duration: Full-time – three years

Venue: Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

The course equips students to analyse and monitor design processes to meet market demands and to

adopt advanced production methods, ensuring cost-effectiveness in manufacturing.

The course is aimed at the creative person with a ﬂair for fashion, style and a love of all aspects involving

clothing design. The major emphasis is on the creative and technical skills of design, pattern-making

and sewing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can follow fashion design careers with clothing retail stores and clothing manufacturing

companies in South Africa and overseas. Graduates are also equipped to develop small businesses in

fashion retail and manufacturing.

Several fashion design students have been selected over the past number of years as ﬁnalists in national

and international competitions, affording them employment opportunities. This is a career that requires

dedication, commitment to high standards and hard work.

Admission Requirements

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%)*

First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%)*

One of these languages shall be English or Afrikaans*

Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%)

Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio

In addition to the minimum admission requirements (see above), applicants are required to submit a

prescribed portfolio of art work and must complete a questionnaire. Details of the portfolio requirements

will be supplied on application.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

QUALIFICATION CODE: NDFASH

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

1 Year DST100S Design Studies 1 C 5 36 0.300 C Yes

1 Year BUT102S Business Studies 1 C 5 12 0.100 C Yes

1 Year ACT100S Applied Clothing

Technology 1 C 5 60 0.500 C Yes

1 Year TCL100S Theory of Clothing 1 C 5 12 0.100 C Yes

2 Year DST200S Design Studies 2 C DST100S 5 36 0.300 C Yes

2 Year BUT202S Business Studies 2 C BUT102S 5 12 0.100 C Yes

2 Year ACT200S Applied Clothing

Technology 2 C ACT100S 5 60 0.500 C Yes

2 Year TCL200S Theory of Clothing 2 C TCL100S 5 12 0.100 C Yes

3 Year DST300S Design Studies 3 C DST200S 6 36 0.300 C Yes

3 Year BUT300S Business Studies 3 C BUT202S 6 12 0.100 C Yes

3 Year ACT300S Applied Clothing

Technology 3 C ACT200S 6 60 0.500 C Yes

3 Year TCL300S Theory of Clothing 3 C TCL200S 6 12 0.100 C Yes

Total number of subjects to be passed in order to obtain the National Diploma: 12

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

PROMOTION CRITERIA

Admission to the second semester of the ﬁrst year of study

Student progress will be assessed directly after the mid-year portfolio review in May/June. Students who

do not obtain a minimum of 40% in two or more ﬁrst year subjects will have the continuation of their

course reviewed. A student registered for the National Diploma will be promoted to the next year of study,

provided that all subjects are passed in the year concerned. Students will only be promoted to the third

year when they have passed ALL of the prescribed ﬁrst and second year subjects.

Academic Exclusion Rules & Appeal Procedure

EXCLUSION RULES

• Students who fail 50% or more of their subjects in any given year, or who fail any subject on the

same level twice, will not be re-admitted to the course.

• A student will be excluded if the qualiﬁcation is not completed within the University’s prescribed

period of six registered years, from the date of ﬁrst registration.

APPEAL PROCEDURE

Students who are excluded may submit a letter of appeal to the Departmental Exclusion Panel acting on

behalf of the Dean of the Faculty. Unresolved cases will be dealt with by the Faculty Panel, consisting

of the Dean and Departmental HODs. The letter must give detailed reasons for the lack of progress,

e.g.extenuating circumstances such as a death in the family, illness, etc and it must state what plans/

strategies will be put in place to ensure success in the course. A copy of the death certiﬁcate must be

attached if this is stated as the reason for the lack of progress.

In the event of a successful appeal, the student will be required to sign a performance contract and

certain conditions are usually attached. If the student is re-admitted and continues to neglect to display

academic progress to the satisfaction of the Department, the student will not be admitted for a further

year of study at the University.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: FASHION DESIGN (EXTENDED

CURRICULUM PROGRAMME)

Duration: Full-time – four years (the ﬁrst year is done over two years)

Venue: Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

The Extended Curriculum Programme is the ﬁrst year of study for the National Diploma in Fashion

Design and is completed in a minimum of four years (the ﬁrst year is done over two years).

The target group for the extended ﬁrst year of study consists mostly of prospective students who have

applied for entry into the regular ﬁrst year of study in one of the specialist design departments. These

applicants show appropriate potential for study in design but are not ready for entry into the regular ﬁrst

year of study and are referred to the Extended Curriculum Programme. Students are nominated by the

relevant department if it is felt that they would beneﬁt from the additional support. If accepted, these

students will be registered for the extended ﬁrst year in the design discipline for which they originally

applied.

By the end of the Design Foundation Course students should have a fair idea of where their strengths

lie, and they should also be able to make an informed choice as to which design discipline they should

be entering for the regular ﬁrst year of study. If they are better suited for study in another design

discipline than the one for which they are registered, they will be allowed to change their choice of

design discipline.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can enter fashion design careers with clothing retail stores and clothing manufacturing

companies in South Africa and overseas. Graduates are also equipped to develop small businesses in

fashion retail and manufacturing.

Several fashion design students have been selected over the past number of years as ﬁnalists in national

and international competitions, affording them employment opportunities. This is a career that requires

dedication, commitment to high standards and hard work.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements are the same as for students in the three-year mainstream programme.

ND: FASHION DESIGN

(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME)

QUALIFICATION CODE: NDFDFX

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

Foundation year

0 Y DES10XS Design Studies 1A C 5A 27 0.225 C Y

0 Y BUS10SX Business Studies 1A C 5A 9 0.075 C Y

0 Y ACT10MX Applied Clothing Tech.1A C 5A 0 0.000 C Y

0 Y ACT10BX Two-dimensional Design 1A C 5A 10.5 0.875 C Y

0 Y ACT10AX Three-dimensional Design 1A C 5A 10.5 0.875 C Y

0 Y TOC10SX Theory of Clothing 1A C 5A 9 0.075 C Y

First year (Mainstream programme)

1 Y DST100S Design Studies 1 C DES10SX 5B 27 0.225 C Y

1 Y BUT102S Business Studies 1 C BUS10SX 5B 9 0.075 C Y

1 Y ACT100S Applied Clothing Technology 1 C ACT10MX 5B 45 0.375 C Y

1 Y TCL100S Theory of Clothing 1 C TOC10SX 5B 9 0.075 C Y

Second year (Mainstream programme)

2 Y DST200S Design Studies 2 C DST100S 5 27 0.225 C Y

2 Y BUT202S Business Studies 2 C BUT102S 5 9 0.075 C Y

2 Y ACT200S Applied Clothing Technology 2 C ACT100S 5 45 0.375 C Y

2 Y TCL200S Theory of Clothing 2 C TCL100S 5 9 0.075 C Y

Third year (Mainstream programme)

3 Y DST300S Design Studies 3 C DST200S 6 27 0.225 C Y

3 Y BUT300S Business Studies 3 C BUT202S 6 9 0.075 C Y

3 Y ACT300S Applied Clothing Technology 3 C ACT200S 6 45 0.375 C Y

3 Y TCL300S Theory of Clothing 3 C TCL200S 6 9 0.075 C Y

Total number of subjects to be passed in order to obtain the National Diploma: 12

Academic Exclusion Rules and Appeal Procedure

The academic exclusion rules and appeal procedure are the same as that applicable to the mainstream

National Diploma programme.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

B TECH: FASHION DESIGN

Duration: Full-time – one year

Part-time – two years

Venue: Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

This course equips students to make a contribution, through research, to the application and evaluation

of existing knowledge in a specialised area of fashion design or garment technology and enhance

professional and personal development. The four themes of design, technology, management and

theory of clothing are progressively developed and the student requires an in-depth understanding

of the subject content. Students are encouraged to work independently. At the end of the period of

study, students are required to produce a research project together with an exhibition of work on a

selected aspect of specialised clothing technology or design studies. The programme is conducted in an

integral manner, accommodating specialisation in either design, product development or manufacturing

technology.

Career Opportunities

The course has an entrepreneurial component that has enabled some former graduates to start their

own labels or freelancing and having their own lines at big retailers such as Woolworths.

Graduates can enter fashion design careers with clothing retail stores and clothing manufacturing

companies in South Africa and overseas. Graduates are also equipped to develop small businesses in

fashion retail and manufacturing.

Several fashion design students have been selected over the past number of years as ﬁnalists in national

and international competitions, affording them employment opportunities. This is a career that requires

dedication, commitment to high standards and hard work.

Admission Requirements A National Diploma in Fashion or a recognised equivalent qualiﬁcation, with

an average of at least 60% in the ﬁnal year of the National Diploma, is required. Applicants are required

to submit a portfolio of work consisting of presentation and technical drawings of a range of clothing

design for a fashion show or equivalent body of work.

Applicants are also required to submit a topic and outline of a research project to be completed during

the B Tech programme as evidence of their ability to conduct basic research.

Applicants have to attend a personal interview on campus with a panel of staff members

Programme Structure

This is a research-based course in which the student is placed under the guidance of a supervisor who

will assist in both the practical and theoretical or written research components of the course.

Assessment

At the end of the period of study, the student must have completed a written report and a body of

work that will be exhibited on campus. A panel of staff, assisted by external moderators, will assess

the exhibition. Students must satisfy the external moderators that they have fulﬁlled the requirements

towards the degree.

B TECH: FASHION

QUALIFICATION CODE: BTFASH

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

4 Y BUT401S Business Studies 4 C None 7 12 0.100 C Y

4 Y SCT400S Specialised Clothing

Technology 4 C None 7 60 0.500 C Y

4 Y TCL400S Theory of Clothing 4 C None 7 48 0.400 C Y

Total number of subjects to be passed in order to obtain the B Tech degree: 3

Academic Exclusion Rules and Appeal Procedure

Exclusion rules

A student will be excluded if the qualiﬁcation is not completed within the University’s prescribed period

of four registered years from the date of ﬁrst registration.

Appeal procedure

Students who are excluded may submit a letter of appeal to the Faculty Board requesting an extension

of their registration.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

M TECH DESIGN: FASHION DESIGN

Duration: A minimum of one calendar year full-time or two consecutive calendar years part-time and a maximum of

ﬁve years, after which time the candidate will not be allowed to re-register or continue with his/her studies. Students

who wish to interrupt their studies must apply to the Senate on the prescribed application form that is available on

the University’s website.

Venue: Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

Graduates develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in fashion design and to

contribute signiﬁcantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing

and new knowledge.

The Faculty offers reputable post-graduate design qualiﬁcations at Masters and Doctoral level. The Master of

Technology (M Tech) and Doctor of Technology (D Tech) in the Design Programmes place emphasis on applied

research that addresses challenges facing society in a diverse development milieu. By building on undergraduate

foundations in Communication/Graphic Design, Industrial/Product Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Surface

Design, Jewellery Design and Photography, candidates in the Masters programme often select topics that grapple

with complex design problems. The socially conscious ethos encourages research in ﬁelds such as Design for

Development, Design for Sustainability, Interaction Design, Participatory Design, Universal Design and User-

Experience Design.

The Masters degree can be obtained through a full (100%) thesis or a mini-dissertation/part practical output

(50–50) qualiﬁcation, while a full (100%) thesis is required for the Doctoral programmes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can follow a career in research and development in the industry, or be employed at research institutes.

They are also employed in teaching and research positions in higher education institutions.

Admission Requirements

A B Tech: Fashion Design or a recognised equivalent qualiﬁcation.

Approval by Higher Degrees Committee

The title of the dissertation/thesis, as well as the names and qualiﬁcations of the appointed supervisors, must be

approved by the Higher Degrees Committee before a student can commence with his/her studies.

M TECH DESIGN: FASHION DESIGN

QUALIFICATION CODE: MTDESR

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

5 Y R5FD01R Thesis C None 9 120 1.000 C N/A

Total number of subjects to pass in order to obtain the MTech Degree - 1

Academic Exclusion Rules and Appeal Procedure

During the ﬁrst and every subsequent year of study, the student must demonstrate academic activity to

the satisfaction of the University. A student shall be excluded from and refused re-registration for the

course if, in the opinion of the supervisor/s and the Faculty Board, the student fails to maintain progress

in his/her studies or research project.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

D TECH DESIGN: FASHION DESIGN

Duration: A minimum of two calendar year full-time or two consecutive calendar years part-time and a

maximum of six years, after which time the candidate will not be allowed to re-register or continue with

his/her studies. Students who wish to interrupt their studies must apply to the Senate on the prescribed

application form that is available on the University’s website.

Venue: Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

Graduates develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in fashion design

and to contribute signiﬁcantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and

evaluation of existing and new knowledge.

The Faculty offers reputable post-graduate design qualiﬁcations at Masters and Doctoral level. The Master

of Technology (M Tech) and Doctor of Technology (D Tech) in the Design Programmes place emphasis on

applied research that addresses challenges facing society in a diverse development milieu. By building

on undergraduate foundations in Communication/Graphic Design, Industrial/Product Design, Interior

Design, Fashion Design, Surface Design, Jewellery Design and Photography, candidates in the Masters

programme often select topics that grapple with complex design problems. The socially conscious ethos

encourages research in ﬁelds such as Design for Development, Design for Sustainability, Interaction

Design, Participatory Design, Universal Design and User-Experience Design.

The Masters degree can be obtained through a full (100%) thesis or a mini-dissertation/part practical

output (50–50) qualiﬁcation, while a full (100%) thesis is required for the Doctoral programmes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can follow a career in research and development in the industry, or be employed at research

institutes. They are also employed in teaching and research positions in higher education institutions.

Admission Requirements

An M Tech: Fashion Design or a recognised equivalent qualiﬁcation.

Approval by Higher Degrees Committee

The title of the dissertation/thesis, as well as the names and qualiﬁcations of the appointed supervisors,

must be approved by the Higher Degrees Committee before a student can commence with his/her

studies.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

D TECH DESIGN: FASHION DESIGN

QUALIFICATION CODE: DTDESR

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

6 Y R6FD01R Thesis C None 9 120 1.000 C N/A

Total number of subjects to pass in order to obtain the MDTech Degree: 1

Academic Exclusion Rules and Appeal Procedure

During the ﬁrst and every subsequent year of study, the student must demonstrate academic activity to

the satisfaction of the University. A student shall be excluded from and refused re-registration for the

course if, in the opinion of the supervisor/s and the Faculty Board, the student fails to maintain progress

in his/her studies or research project.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

CORE SYLLABI FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA:

FASHION DESIGN

Please note that the details below are a summarised version of the syllabus. Please refer to the individual

subject guides for more detail.

Applied Clothing Technology 1

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: The subject consists of two sections, viz:

Pattern Studies

In the ﬁrst year, basic pattern-making principles are covered and basic blocks are drawn up as well as ﬁnal

patterns for making up in the garment construction class.

Garment Construction

In the ﬁrst year students are introduced to industrial machines, learn to perform various sewing operations, and

make up some of the garments from design and pattern classes.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Applied Clothing Technology 2

Pre-requisites: Applied Clothing Technology 1

Course outline: Basic patterns and adaptation of blocks for various garments and different fabrics are covered.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Applied Clothing Technology 3

Pre-requisites: Applied Clothing Technology 2

Course outline: Advanced pattern-making and patterns for a ﬁnal year range are covered.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Business Studies 1

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: The ﬁrst year Business Studies course includes 1.5 teaching hours per week and is designed

to introduce and develop entrepreneurial thinking through interactive class sessions and activities. The ﬁrst year

course comprises the following topics, viz The essence of design, Entrepreneurship, Global versus local economy,

Business ownership, Ethics in business, Business calculus and statistical analysis, Financial management,

Business opportunities and the Business plan.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Business Studies 2

Pre-requisites: Business Studies 1

Course outline: The second year Business Studies class includes 1.5 teaching hours per week and interactive

class discussions and activities. These sessions are aimed at deepening the students’ understanding of business

management concepts. The course comprises the following topics, viz Market research, The marketing mix, The

cost of doing business, Financial statements analysis, Financing of a business and Compiling a business plan.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Business Studies 3

Pre-requisites: Business Studies 2

Course outline: The third year Business Studies class includes 1.5 teaching hours per week and interactive class

discussions and activities. These sessions are aimed at preparing the individual for post-graduation through an

increased focus on business start-up activities, spanning across legislative requirements, key ﬁnancial concepts

and operations management. The third year course comprises the following topics, viz Protecting your business,

Legal issues in running a business, Taxes and government regulations, Statutory issues, Business management,

Competitor analysis and strategic marketing and Design process management.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Design Studies 1

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: The irst year Design Studies course covers design, technical drawing, illustration, life drawing,

media and colour studies. This gives a solid background in drawing the fashion ﬁgure, designing clothes, keeping

in mind the technical necessities..

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

Design Studies 2

Pre-requisites: Design Studies 1

Course outline: The second year Design Studies course includes design, technical drawing and illustration,

building on the ﬁrst year and introducing a wider variety of fabrics.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Design Studies 3

Pre-requisites: Design Studies 2

Course outline: The year is spent working towards a ﬁnal collection and a range of designs.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Theory Of Clothing 1

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: The subject consists of two sections, viz:

Textile Studies

Students learn about ﬁbres, from natural to man-made, fabric construction, properties, handling and use.

Clothing Manufacturing Technology

In this section students get insight into the processes in clothing factories and the operation of different machinery.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Theory Of Clothing 2

Pre-requisites: Theory of Clothing 1

Course outline: The subject consists of two sections, viz:

Textile Studies

Students learn about ﬁbres, from natural to man-made, fabric construction, properties, handling and use at a

more in-depth level.

Clothing Manufacturing Technology

In this section students get insight into the processes in clothing factories and the operation of different machinery

at a more in-depth level.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

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Theory Of Clothing 3

Pre-requisites: Theory of Clothing 2

Course outline: Background knowledge of sociology and basic psychology of clothing, factors impacting

on clothing choice with reference to the media, group pressure and culture, and an introduction to research

methodology.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

CORE SYLLABI FOR THE EXTENDED CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME: FASHION DESIGN

Please note that the details below are a summarised version of the syllabus. Please refer to the individual subject

guides for more detail.

Drawing

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: Drawing is fundamental to design and is embedded in all the design subjects as part of the

design process. Drawing is also taught as a separate subject that is divided into ﬁgure drawing and object

drawing. These two components are equally weighted and each accounts for 50% of the ﬁnal mark in drawing.

Through ﬁgure and object drawing students are encouraged to develop observational, perceptual and conceptual

skills and to carry these into the study of their design subjects.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Two-Dimensional Design (Fashion Design)

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: Students are introduced to basic pattern-making and garment construction techniques in this

subject. They start by designing a pattern for a bag, constructed in fabric and made with an industrial sewing

machine and hand sewing techniques for decoration. The next fashion design project begins with stylistic analysis

of the garment designs of a well-established international or local fashion designer. The students then develop

a concept board with their own range of garments, based on their understanding of their chosen designer’s

garments. Referring to the concept board, the students then do detailed illustrations of their garment designs in

coloured pencil crayons.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

Description Of Theory Subjects

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: As set out below.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

History of Art & Design 1

This subject will be introduced on a theme basis offering ﬁrst-time History of Art and Design students a basic

overview. Segments from the ﬁrst year of the History of Art and Design course will be included and students will be

required to attend core lectures, supplemented by tutorials, with an emphasis on the analysis of design products.

Design & Visual Literacy

This component of the course concentrates on introducing students to design and visual literacy through various

visual presentations, written and spoken exercises and assessments. Design and visual literacy classes are

augmented by outings and visits to exhibitions. In addition, students get the opportunity to engage with current

design discourse through a programme of guest lecturers in the ﬁeld as well as a ﬁlm club that focuses on key

concerns. This is done to develop an awareness of current design and to encourage an attitude of life-long

learning.

Communication & Literacy (including Language Skills)

This section of the course introduces students to academic reading and writing, as well as the skills needed

to research information and present this information in a coherent and effective written and verbal format.

Students have the opportunity to ask for support with any of their written or oral assignments from the Design

Communication Studies lecturer and the Professional Business Practice lecturer, and remedial help will be given

where needed. Furthermore, integrated into all theory assignments, is an assessable language component that

counts for 30% of the ﬁnal mark.

Professional Business Practice (Life Skills, Computer Skills & Numeracy)

Life skills

This course includes various life skills and study skills workshops to help students develop the kind of individual

and academic competencies and attitudes needed for successful learning on a ﬁrst year academic level.

Computer skills

Basic computer literacy is offered in order to familiarise students with the current frameworks of technology. This

knowledge will be further developed into word processing and presentation package skills in order to empower

students to successfully utilise these resources.

Numeracy skills

The numeracy course consists of four modules designed to give the students a practical understanding of

numeracy as it relates to various facets of life. The modules include a variety of topics such as area and volume,

data processing and probability, as well as ﬁnancial aspects such as interest rates, inﬂation and exchange rates.

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DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

CORE SYLLABI FOR THE B TECH: FASHION DESIGN

Please note that the details below are a summarised version of the syllabus. Please refer to the individual

subject guides for more detail.

BUSINESS STUDIES 4

Pre-requisites: Design Studies 2

Course outline: Evaluate opportunities and threats in the national and international fashion markets. Develop

and present a business plan for a fashion or related business. Research, identify and analyse various fashion

marketing opportunities in South Africa and internationally. Design marketing strategies for various identiﬁed

markets. Plan the implementation of the Africa marketing programme.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Specialised Clothing Technology 4

Pre-requisites: None

Course outline: The subject consists of 3 sections, viz:

Design Studies 4

Designing for a range, tackling the student’s speciﬁc research problem.

Pattern Studies 4

Patterns for a research-based range.

Garment Construction 4

Garment construction for a research-based range.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

Theory Of Clothing 4

Pre-requisites: None

Students are taught to understand the research process and be in a position to prepare a research proposal. This

is then extended into a dissertation supporting the practical component. The ﬁnal written document should show

a scholarly theoretical and critical approach. It should demonstrate theoretical understanding – paying particular

attention to the research problem, research questions (aims), the literature review and the methodology (method),

and evaluate the outcome (conclusion). It should also demonstrate insight – showing a penetrating capacity which

reﬂects critical insight, and both understanding and an ability to discern underlying meanings. The dissertation

should also prove relevance (suitability and applicability to a particular issue/context), as well as curiosity and a

spirit of enquiry, an ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and personal development and creative

problem solving.

Assessment: All assessments are compulsory.

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN

Duration: Full-time – three years

Venue: Bellville Campus

Cape Town Campus

Course Aim

Graduates are competent to design and produce visual communication to a professional level relevant

to the formal market sector.

Career Opportunities

The ﬁelds of employment are advertising agencies, design studios, printing and publishing houses.

Employment opportunities also exist in state-supported institutions such as museums, library services

and medical institutions.

After gaining practical experience, a graphic designer may decide to become self-employed as a

freelance designer.

Areas of specialisation include digital design, illustration, packaging, corporate identity and photography.

Admission Requirements

Required Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Home Language 4 (50% – 59%)*

First Additional Language 3 (40% – 49%)*

One of these languages shall be English or Afrikaans*

Mathematics 2 (30% – 39%)

Maths Literacy 4 (50% – 59%)

Recommended Senior Certiﬁcate subjects:

Design 3 (40% – 49%)

Submission of prescribed portfolio

In addition to the minimum admission requirements (see above), applicants are required to submit a

prescribed portfolio of art work, together with a questionnaire. Applicants may also be required to attend

an interview on campus. Details of the portfolio requirements will be supplied on application.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: GRAPHIC DESIGN

QUALIFICATION CODE: NDGDSN

Period of Study

Year/Sem Subject

Subject Code

Subject Name

Compulsory or

Elective

Pre-requisite

Subject Codes

NQF Level

SAQA Exit Credit

HEMIS Credit

Assessment Type

Summative

Assessment

1 Y PGP100S Professional Graphic Design

Practice 1 C 5 12 0.100 C Y

1 Y HOA100S History of Art & Design 1 C 5 12 0.100 C Y

1 Y CMD100S Communication Design 1 C 5 36 0.300 C Y

1 Y DGT100S Design Techniques 1 C 5 36 0.300 C Y

1 Y GDD100S Graphic Design Drawing 1 C 5 24 0.200 C Y

2 Y PGP200S Professional Graphic Design

Practice 2 C PGP100S 5 12 0.100 C Y

2 Y HGD200S History & Theory of Graphic

Design 2 C HOA100S 5 12 0.100 C Y

2 Y CMD200S Communication Design 2 C CMD100S 5 48 0.400 C Y

2 Y DGT200S Design Techniques 2 C DGT100S 6 30 0.250 C Y

2 Y GDD200S Graphic Design Drawing 2 C GDD100S 6 18 0.150 C Y

3 Y PGP300S Professional Graphic Design

Practice 3 C PGP200S 6 12 0.100 C Y

3 Y HGD300S History & Theory of Graphic

Design 3 C HGD200S 6 12 0.100 C Y

3 Y CMD300S Communication Design 3 C CMD200S 6 60 0.500 C Y

3 Y DGT300S Design Techniques 3 C DGT200S 6 24 0.200 C Y

3 Y GDD300S Graphic Design Drawing 3 C GDD200S 6 12 0.100 C Y

Total number of subjects to be passed in order to obtain the National Diploma: 15

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Promotion Criteria

• All subjects must be passed with a 50% minimum for promotion.

• If a student passes 4 out of the 5 subjects, he/she will automatically be re-admitted to the course.

• If a student passes 3 out of 5 subjects, he/she will be wait-listed.

Academic Exclusion Rules and Appeal Procedure

Exclusion rules

• Students who pass two or less subjects will be excluded and will have to submit a letter of appeal

to the HOD of the Department.

• A student will be excluded if the qualiﬁcation is not completed within the University’s prescribed

period of six registered years from the date of ﬁrst registration.