Diploma in Visual Arts
- Level
- Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 6,960
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
previous Intake
Overview
This course aims to provide background knowledge to specialize in the area of visual arts and work as skilled artists upon completion of the course. This program will provide the students with a range of practical skills from drawing and painting to design and photography and new media technologies that could contribute in major ways to the development of a cottage industry in local souvenirs such as calendars, mugs, t shirts, bags printed with Maldivian motives, postcards and so on.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- iii) Completion of MNU Certificate 4 - Foundation Studies program (any) or equivalent OR
Alternative Entry
- i) Completion of a level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
- ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ART113 World Art History (CORE) | World Art History | Nil | 15 World Art History (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
ART115 Drawing I (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
ART117 Graphic Design I (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
GEN105 Academic Discourse (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ART119 2D studio (CORE) | 2D studio | Nil | 15 2D studio (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
ART121 Painting I (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
ART123 Print Making (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
DHI113 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 3,480 3,480 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 6,960 6,960 |
Careers
This program will equip students for a career in the visual and creative arts, from gallery professionals and professional artists to curators, educators and government arts workers. The skills and knowledge students gain will equip to adapt and succeed in the expanding and changing landscape of the creative arts and will also serve as the foundation for further studies in education, or professional practice.