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ARCHITECTURE
apg.uct.ac.za
Bachelor of
Architectural
Studies
We value education, At UCT, the Bachelor of The studio-based model of
learning and
knowledge; Architectural Studies under- the curriculum is underpinned
imagination & graduate degree (BAS) is a by the objective to produce
creativity; open-
foundation programme in internationally competitive
mindedness
and diversity; the design of buildings and graduates with a capacity
perceptiveness the urban and landscape for critical engagement with
& perseverance.
environments around them. context and change. The
BAS programme welcomes
This professionally accredited qualifying students from
degree provides the different backgrounds and
necessary ability in design, nationalities. This academically
theory, technology and stimulating diversity remains
communication to proceed on an upward trajectory as the
to a wide range of graduate UCT BAS programme strives
professional programmes to mantain its position as one
in Architecture, Landscape of the leading design schools
Architecture, Urban Design, in the continent.
and City and Regional
Planning.
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The degree has stature in its (construction, environmental should be prepared to have
own right for entry into the control, structures, etc.), to purchase approximately
job market in architectural and representation (manual and R3000 worth of drawing
other design and planning digital), communication equipment and materials
offices, interior design, (written and verbal) and in the first year. Students
landscape architecture, history and theory of in following years should
property development and architecture and related budget for approximately
in the building industry and disciplines. R3500 per year for plan prints,
can lead to professional photocopying, graphic and
registration as a senior Studio programmes absorb other materials.
architectural technician. half of student time and
energy, and many support For enquiries on how to apply,
In the introductory year courses or projects are closely contact the School on
the programme involves linked. All students are 021 650 3705 and check the
familiarisation with precedent, given a work space in their website: www.apg.uct.ac.za
elementary design exercises Design studios, were they
and later the design of more are required to work during Your application package must
sophisticated places, sites, classes, and may elect to work include: your grades, UCT
buildings and complexes. after-hours. All students must National Benchmark test
Other major areas of study provide their own books and results, a written motivation
are building technology drawing equipment. Students and a portfolio of work.
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Architects:
- design buildings
- design spaces inside and outside
of buildings
- design parts of cities,
neighbourhoods, small towns,
human settlements, parks, public
places, etc.
- design interiors
practice graphic design
- design furniture/crockery/cutlery
student work in the
- manage projects architecture programmes at
the School
- are required to work in the
interests of the client and society
at large
- are able to envision a more
positive future
- are OPTIMISTIC
- are able to solve problems
creatively
- are able to bring together a range
of disparate factors to provide a
singular solution
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Typical teaching and learning
scenarios: Lecturers discussing
students work with them.
Work in the studio spaces.
Field trips to small towns
around the Western Cape,
and Architectural tours of the
country and continent are
also part of the Architectural
student’s experience.
Many of the projects set for
students are on real sites
around the city. Organized site
visits are part of this process.
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Teaching
and learning
Pin-up presentations, with
immediate and individual
feedback and discussions
are an everyday part of the
student experience
The BAS is a professional Structures, Environment Students are required to
degree leading to registration & Services, Management produce drawings and models
with the South African Practice and Law throughout the course;
Council for the Architectural Students learn how to present
Profession as a ‘Senior The BAS is an intensive course their ideas and proposals
Architectural Technologist’ requiring lots of dedication, verbally AND visually;
time and input;
The BAS is a foundation Design projects include:
degree leading to Masters it is a popular course - we
degrees in Architecture, THEREFORE recommend you Buildings
Landscape Architecture, apply to lots of universities
Urban Design and Planning and universities of technology Urban Design
(applications to these is by Most teaching occurs through
portfolio and good undergrad discussion and one on one Landscape designs /
academic results) teaching. interventions
Design and Theory Studio Conceptual projects
is the basis of the course
along with Technology which Furniture
is the second core course.
Other support subjects such Competitions
as History and Theory of
Architecture, Representation,
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The BAS leads to
other degrees in the
School
Bachelor Honours Masters PhD
Bachelor of BAS Honours MArch Prof PhD
Architectural Studies Bachelor of Arch Master of Architecture Doctor of Philosophy
Studies Hons (Professional)
BCP Honours MArch
Bachelor of City Master of Architecture
Planning Hons (Research)
BLA Honours MCRP
Bachelor of Master of City and
Landscape Arch Hons Regional Planning
MLA
Master of Landscape
Architecture
MUD
Master of Urban
Design
MPhil
Master of Philosophy
in Architecture
MPhil CBE
Conservation of the
Built Environment
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Life in the
programme
Group projects are one of
the ways student learn to put
ideas together. The crafting of
Architecture, and the making
of things is part of this process
too.
Multi-modal learning:
Students build models,
make sculptures, build
furniture, make drawings
and work between modes of
presentation.
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Teaching with discussion is an
integral part of the process in
the Design Studio.
Most teaching and learning
happens in the STUDIOS
where each student has a
workspace.
Students regularly work late
into the night in the Studios.
The studio pedagogy is
incremental to the way we
teach Architecture and allows
for a dynamic interactive
learning experience.
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Life in
Centlivres
Ths School is a venue for
public events, that attract
students and public from both
within and outside campus
The “archi-building”, or as it
is officially known, Centlivres,
sits at the south end of
University Avenue on Upper
Campus
10The “archi-building” is
privileged to have its own
library: the Built-Environment
Library
Students make regular use of
the Workshop
Students are not just numbers
here. Each student has their
own mailbox and everyone
knows one another
11BAS
How to apply
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS As the portfolio counts SUMMARY OF PORTFOLIO
will have been selected on for 50% of the application REQUIREMENTS:
THREE things: grade it is VERY important.
Applicants who apply without - A written motivation
1. The submitted portfolio submitting a portfolio are not - Two drawing exercises
which includes drawing work, considered. BAS portfolio - Four design exercises
creative exercises and a requirements can be found at: - Supplementary work
written motivation. http://www.uct.ac.za/ (optional)
downloads/uct.ac.za/apply/ - Rough work /
2. NSC scores forms/ug_application_diary. “brainstorming” / design
pdf#page=7 process drawings (well
3. NBT scores presented and organized)
Many successful applicants - Your latest school or tertiary
A BAS application grade of have in the past never done institution grades
100% is made up of art formally. - BAS Application Form” as
NSC + NBT = 50% can be found here
Portfolio = 50% http://www.uct.ac.za/
downloads/uct.ac.za/apply/
Applicants are ranked, the forms/bas_form.pdf
highest ranking applicants are
successful.
Special consideration is made
for a number of students from
disadvantaged backgrounds
who show talent, but have not
had the privileges of other
students due to the legacy of
Apartheid.
12Portfolio
Requirements
A. DRAWING
1. Choose a manufactured
object: e.g. an object of any
size and in any condition (new
or in a state of decay). Draw
the object as you see it. DO
NOT DRAW THE OBJECT
FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.
Make an effort to show
the special quality of the
object, e.g. its roughness
or its smooth softness,
manufactured property, etc.
You can use any technique to
draw it. Use A4 paper (210
x 297mm – the size of this
sheet).
Examples of drawings of a
manufactured objects drawn
by a successful applicant to
the BAS Programme.
ALWAYS Include some of
your preliminary work with
each exercise, such as in the
example above.
13Examples of patterns
generated from the drawings
of the manufactured objects
drawn by the applicant who
drew the corkscrew as her
object, and the applicant who
drew the sharpener (shown
B. DESIGN earlier). Please note the
abstraction of the objects into
2. Draw a portrait of an elderly lines and shapes, and then the
person in his or her favourite designed way in which they’re
place – this should be a real put together to make a totally
person that you know, and a new pattern.
real place. Use any drawing
technique and A4 size 3. Make a design for a
paper. Again, draw by direct pattern, which could be
observation – NOT FROM A used - for example – in the
PHOTOGRAPH. The portrait printing of fabric. The pattern
may extend to the whole body should be based on the
of the person you are drawing repetition or manipulation of
(not just the face). DO NOT the manufactured object you
NEGLECT THE CONTEXT – selected for drawing exercise
you are being asked to draw a A1. Use A4 paper and any
person, and a place. technique.
Right and Below: Examples
of the “Portraits of an
Elderly person in their
favourite place” drawn by
successful applicants to the
BAS Programme (showing
preliminary work as well).
14B. DESIGN
4. Design and make a
freestanding light/lamp. Think
about the effect of your lamp/
light in creating light and
shadow. Explain your thought
processes about light and
shadow and what inspired the
light. Include photographs
of you in the process of
designing and making the
lamp. Include photographs
of the finished product
illustrating the light/lamp
when it is lit up. Include all Example of a Lamp showing
your rough work and design the drawings and the final
drawings. made object.
Example of a light design,
including rough sketches,
pictures of the process of
making it, and the final
product.
15B. DESIGN
5. Design a poster advertising
a significant event, exhibition
or conference that reflects
what you consider socially
relevant. Carefully judge the
information that needs to be
communicated as well as the
desired visual impact that you
want to achieve. The poster
must be on A3 paper (twice
the size of this sheet - 420 x
297mm) and may be folded
in half when sent in the post.
Use any technique.
Some examples of posters
drawn by a successful
applicant s to the programme.
16B. DESIGN
6.Using drawings only (i.e.
no words) and any graphic
technique you like, draw for a
friend how to go on a journey
from your house to your
favourite local place. Use one
sheet of A4 paper for this.
PLEASE NOTE:
We are not asking for a map,
or for directions. This exercise
is about 2 things: showing
us how keenly observant
you are of the world around
you; how imaginative you
are about representing
that environment. It is
about representing an
understanding of space.
Please avoid using symbols
(eg. MacDonalds or KFC),
please avoid arrows, and
please try to show more than
just roads. The cities and
towns we live in are made up
of many interesting things:
buildings, trees, mountains,
the sea, people, markets,
shops, houses, etc.
Examples of drawings of a
manufactured objects drawn
by successful applicants to the
BAS Programme.
17Submission
7. Include a one page PLEASE NOTE FOR MORE INFORMATION
written motivation in you PLEASE CONSULT THE
portfolio giving your reasons The size of portfolio should FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
for wanting to study in this NOT exceed A3 (420 x
programme. 297mm). Applicants can apply online at
The drawings should NOT http://applyonline.uct.ac.za
SUPPLEMENTARY WORK be rolled up nor put into
cylindrical containers. http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/
You may also submit copies As all official documents, welcome/english/
or photographs of any e.g. academic results and
other creative work such transcripts, are filed, please http://www.ebe.uct.ac.za/ebe/
as drawings, sketches, ensure that they can be study/architecture-planning-
paintings, or made objects removed from your work. and-geomatics
(e.g. ceramics, clothing, Each loose section of your
carpentry, jewellery, wirework, work must be clearly marked http://www.apg.uct.ac.za/
beadwork, etc.). Please do not with your name.
submit copies of more than While the selection committee http://apg.uct.ac.za/wp-
six such items. Do not submit takes every care not to content/uploads/2014/04/
any physical objects or bulky remove or damage any items, Information-for-Prospective-
framed artwork. the University cannot be held Students-Booklet.pdf
responsible in any way for loss
or damage to a whole or part http://www.nbt.ac.za/
of your work.
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PLEASE NOTE ALL PORTFOLIOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY HAND OR BY POST BY 31 JULY TO:
BAS Application Portfolio
The School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics
University Avenue, Upper Campus
Private bag X3
Rondebosch
Cape Town
South Africa
7700
For further queries please call the reception at the School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics,
021 650 3705
18Selection
Selection process: What the selection panel ability to observe accurately,
looks for: an imaginative approach to
- a committee of 3 Lecturers subject matter, the stamina
portfolios are graded out of • Motivation: not to leave loose ends -
50 and added to NSC and This can be seen in the way these are all looked for in the
NBT results in which you present your work.
work as a whole, the degree
- early offers are made based of effort shown in the projects • Academic ability:
on preliminary matric results requested by the School Strong portfolios often show
provided that matric scores - as well as in your written work that is motivated by
are at the same level or higher motivation. strong and original ideas. This
is more relevant to some of
- early offers are made as soon • Design ability: the portfolio tasks than others.
as possible Each piece of work is
examined for its designed • Initiative:
- where there is equivalency, quality. Note that people What often separates some
the committee will attempt with little experience in art or applicants from others is
to make selections based on design are admitted where an indication of people
establishing a diverse class their work provides evidence exploring or recording
which is essential to a rich of good observation, three something for themselves,
studio learning experience dimensional awareness working because they are
for all and careful consideration interested - not because
of the presentation of the they have to. This means
- the committee takes into portfolio, with good, hand- that sketch explorations are
account all post-secondary drawn lettering, careful as useful as finished works.
school activities and paper selection, and careful Although supplementary work
education, as long as it is organisation of the pages. from school art or Technikon
clearly stated in the portfolio. courses is often received,
• Creative ability: evidence of this independent
This is an important factor. initiative does not necessarily
However, note that expertise lie there.
in technical drawing or
“painterly” ability alone is not
highly considered. A sense
of design or composition, an
19Director of the School Prof. Tomà Berlanda
BAS Programme Convenor Dr. Tom Sanya
Administrative Assistant Nanette Pickover
Full Time Teaching Staff Leon Coetzee
A/Prof. Nic Coetzer
Albertrum Crowder
Jonathan Green
Simone Le Grange
Michael Louw
Stella Papanicolaou
Jan Schabert
Melinda Silverman
Sonja Spamer
A/Prof. Alta Steenkamp
Sadiq Toffa
Mike Wentworth
Part Time Teaching Staff Bruce Bermeister
Sadie Beyl
Em. Prof. Julian Cooke
Jane Boardman-Smith
Liani Douglas
Michael du Toit
Randy Hartzenberg
Irina Kubica
Ziyaat Majiet
Andrew Nimmo
Peter Neokoridis
Brian Richardson
Sedick Rylands
Andrew Swain
Ricardo Sa
Albert van Jaarsveld
Gaarith Williams
John Wilson Harris
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