It is the mission of the Department of Art and Music to make education in arts and music accessible to all who have fulfilled the university's entrance requirements. We take cognisance of the cultural diversity and needs of our students within a dynamic and democratic society.
Dr DR Mosako
Acting Chair of Department
The Department of Art and Music as a creative hub proudly offers a wide range of programmes and workshops including Art History, Music, Visual Art and Multimedia at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, as well as through the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform.
Our department is committed to making arts and music education accessible to all qualifying students, recognising their rich cultural diversity and unique needs in a vibrant democratic society. We strive to promote artistic awareness and cultivate both creative and critical thinking skills, upholding high standards of excellence while dedicating ourselves to serving the broader arts community. Through a combination of rigorous academic and empirical research, practice-led and practice-based artistic experience, as well as interdisciplinary inquiry, our graduates get to be well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to the global arts, cultural and heritage landscapes.
Upon joining our department, you will embark on a journey of exploration and creative inspiration designed to develop visionary practitioners, professionals, and innovators for the future of the arts. As part of the largest Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) institution on the African continent we proudly support flexible and inclusive academic pathways tailored to your success.
