MA by Dissertation in Digital Arts
The MA by Dissertation in Digital Arts offers an opportunity for students who are interested in producing written and creative research in an academic field.
The degree is aimed at students with a strongly articulated research interest. Research can be produced as written academic research or as a combination of written research and practice research.
Details of the two research paths
- Purely academic research, in which the candidate is expected to produce only a written dissertation.
- Combination of academic and practice research. in which the candidate is expected to produce a smaller written dissertation along with a body of practical work. The weighting can be either 50 / 50 or 60 /40, dependent on the scope of the project. The dissertation should provide a theoretical framework as well as an analysis of the practical work produced. A permanent record of the practical production must accompany the dissertation.
Admission Requirements for the MA in Digital Art:
- An appropriate Honours Degree (equivalent to an NQF level 8) with marks 65% or above.
- A written motivation as to why you would like to pursue an MA in Digital Arts.
- A creative portfolio for evaluation. Portfolios must be digital and should consist of work showing skills related to an interest in creative research in either digital design, animation, interactive media or game design.
- A writing sample – an essay or an academic article written in the last 24 months.
For Queries on Postgraduate studies in Digital Arts email Post Graduate Coordinator: Andre Gopal on andre.gopal@wits.ac.za