National Diploma: Drama at Tshwane University of Technology

The Diploma in Performing Arts is a unique qualification that offers you an opportunity to specialize in a performing arts discipline or related inter-disciplinary areas in the performing arts creative sector.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or a relevant qualification.
Selection criteria:
Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic
performance. Successful completion of an audition in which the applicants must prove that
their performance aptitude and creativity are of an acceptable standard in the opinion of the
selection panel.

The formula for academic merit:

SYMBOL HG SG
A 5 4
B 4 3
C 3 2
D 2 1
E 1 0
i. Applicants who score 5 or fewer points according to the formula for academic merit will not be accepted.

ii. Applicants who score 6 or more points must undergo a TUT potential assessment prior to the audition.

The results of the assessment will determine admission to the audition.

iii. Audition: selected applicants must present the following:

A prescribed drama excerpt.

A well-presented monologue from a play of their own choice.

Please note that the outcome of the merit for the audition will be determined by the selection panel.

Due to the nature of the work, they should not wear clothes that will hamper their movement.

• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language).

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with an APS of 19 and more will be invited for an audition and a structured interview with a panel.

The APS will contribute 30% to the final admission score and the practical audition will contribute 70%.

Audition: selected applicants must present the following:

A prescribed drama excerpt.

A well-presented monologue from a play of their own choice.

For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):

Admission requirement(s):

A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.

Minimum duration:

Three years.