Course General Description

The Nelson Mandela University’s Department of Visual Arts in the School of Music, Art and Design is one of the few departments in the country to offer a course in Ceramics: Fine Art. The objective of the Ceramic: Fine Art programme is to prepare the individual for a career in the creative worlds of ceramic art, and ceramic production. The course is delivered through a balance of teaching and learning strategies that include lectures, group criticisms, seminars, individual tutorials and field trips. Part of the instruction will introduce the student to lively debate and an exchange of ideas within the field of fine art. The module will provide comprehensive technical training in the field of ceramic fine art where a foundation of techniques will be made available for research to compliment the work done towards the students’ personal portfolio. The training will ensure the attainment of both viable and creative skills for the widest spectrum of artistic employment.

School General Description

Nelson Mandela University (NMU), formerly known as University of Port Elizabeth (UPE), is a South African university with its main administration in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. Nelson Mandela University was founded through a merger of three institutions in January 2005, but its history dates back to 1882, with the foundation of the Port Elizabeth Art School. Nelson Mandela University is a comprehensive university offering professional and vocational training. The University has seven campuses – six in Port Elizabeth and one in George. The main campus of the university is South Campus. Students at Nelson Mandela University can study towards a diploma or a degree up to doctoral level qualifications. A number of courses include workplace experience as part of the curriculum at Nelson Mandela University. English is the university's medium of instruction.