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Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Performing Arts

The Diploma in Performing Arts in Arts is offered by Tshwane University of Technology.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Diploma in Performing Arts offered by Tshwane University of Technology

Assessment Procedure(s):

The Diploma in Performing Arts has three discipline elective streams: Dance; Music; and Theatre

 Arts and Design. Applicants will be required to stipulate for which discipline elective stream they

 are applying. In order to be successfully accepted for the selected discipline stream elective,

 students will be required to fulfil the following relevant assessment process:

Dance (DPDC20):

 Applicants will be invited to attend an audition during which they must present the following:

 - participate in a dance class (demonstrating multiple techniques); and

 - present a solo in preferred technique.

Music (DPMU20):

 Applicants will be invited to attend an audition during which they must present the following:

 - an interview;

 - music proficiency test; and

 - practical individual audition demonstrating either:

 • a musical instrument, playing a prescribed piece of an own choice; or

 • singing – perform two classical songs/arias (any language).

Theatre Arts and Design (DPTD20):

 Applicants will be invited to attend an audition or an interview depending on which stream they

 select. The streams are as follows:

 Performance stream:

 Audition: selected applicants must present the following:

 - perform a prescribed text; and

 - perform an own choice extract – comprising either acting, or singing and dance.

 Technical and Design Stream:

 Interview: selected applicants must participate in the following:

 - creativity assessment; and

 - demonstration of technical skills test (includes both theory and practical).

Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).

 Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants

 to fill places of those who did not register on time.