OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Art and design as a human activity does involve aesthetic, intellectual, and practical skills, although to become broadly significant, it should interact with the content in other fields, especially science, comparative education and industrial studies in Studio Art/Industrial Design/ Museum and Gallery Management. Study trips, field attachments and theoretical courses in Art History and art criticism provide on-the-job, supervised, evaluated experiences which contribute to the student’s overall education and development. Primary goals include improvement of art and design production and creative strategies, as well as museum and gallery management skills.
Specific careers exist in the general areas of Fine art, Visual communication design, Fashion,Textile and Interior design, as well as industrial design. Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts graduates have established careers in such fields as studio-practice in art and design, teaching in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, research and anthropology, antique restoration, film and video production, as gallery and museum curators, illustrators, etc. The future holds a great deal of promise for artists and designers who can combine skills with a breadth of understanding.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Makerere University regulations pertaining to application, registration, examinations and awards shall apply.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Direct entry
For admission to BIFA under the Direct Entry Scheme, a candidate must have: Sat the Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent and obtained a certificate. Two advanced level passes at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, one of which must be in either art or technical drawing. Prior knowledge in basic computing is an added advantage to applicants seeking admission to the BIFA Programme. Weighting: For admissions to the BIFA Degree Programme, the “A” level subject shall be weighted as follows:
Mature Age Entry
For admission to the BIFA Degree Programme under the mature age entry scheme, a candidate should possess specialized knowledge relevant to Industrial and Fine Arts to ensure successful completion of the programme upon selection on passing the Mature Age Entry Examinations.
Diploma Holders
For admission to the BIFA Degree Programme, the applicant should possess a Diploma (with at least Second Class Division) from a recognized institution (after obtaining an advanced level certificate) with Art and or Technical drawing as a basis. Credits will be transferred as appropriate.
Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology,
Makerere University
+256- 414-531-423
dean-mtsifa.cedat@mak.ac.ug
Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.
Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts graduates have established careers in such fields as studio-practice in art and design, teaching in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, research and anthropology, antique restoration, film and video production, as gallery and museum curators, illustrators, etc.
