PGCE (Senior Phase and Further Education & Training Teaching) Arts & Culture

Purpose

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a professional teaching programme that `caps’ an undergraduate degree or an approved diploma. It offers entry-level initial professional preparation for qualifying undergraduate degree or diploma holders who wish to develop focused knowledge and skills as classroom teachers in a chosen phase(s) and/or subject(s). The qualification requires a specific depth and specialisation of knowledge, together with practical skills and workplace experience, to enable successful students to apply their learning as beginner teachers in schools in varying contexts.

Admission Requirements

A first degree on an NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits, and two school related subjects, both at 3rd year level. OR An approved National Diploma on level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits from an accredited higher institution, and two school related subjects, one on 2nd year level and one on 3rd year level. The National N Diploma cannot be considered for admission to the PGCE.

1. METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICUM (Senior Phase)

Arts and Culture

Fine Arts on 2nd year university level or one of the Design Arts on 2nd year university level.

2. METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICUM (FET)

Design Arts

One of the following fields on 3rd year university level: Digital design / Fashion and costume design /Graphic design /Industrial design / Information design, Information design / Interior design / Jewelry design / Textile design / Theatre set design

Visual Arts

Fine Arts on 3rd year university level

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