Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
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Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
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Faculty Administration
The Academic Administration Department delivers vital support to students and staff, ensuring the efficient coordination of all academic processes. Our services include managing student registrations, maintaining academic records, overseeing assessments, facilitating graduations, and handling general enquiries.
Departments
The faculty comprises nine academic departments, each offering specialised programmes and expertise to support diverse fields of study. Architecture | GSA | Graphic Design | Multimedia | Fashion Design | Industrial Design | Interior Design | Jewellery Design | Visual Art | Design Studies
Research
Research at FADA drives innovation across art, design, and architecture. Through interdisciplinary work supported by VIAD, the SARCHI Chair, and broader faculty projects, FADA researchers advance creative knowledge and shape the future of the creative industries locally and globally.
FADA Gallery
The Academic Administration Department delivers vital support to students and staff, ensuring the efficient coordination of all academic processes. Our services include managing student registrations, maintaining academic records, overseeing assessments, facilitating graduations, and handling general enquiries.
UJ Gallery
The UJ Art Gallery is a dynamic space dedicated to showcasing contemporary South African art and fostering critical dialogue. Through curated exhibitions, public programmes, and collaborations, the gallery connects artists, students, and the broader community, promoting creativity and cultural exchange.
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of FADA and experience our state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire creativity and innovation. Explore cutting-edge studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces that support world-class teaching, learning, and research in art, design, and architecture.
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