Durban University of Technology

The Faculty of Arts and Design at Durban University of Technology is a contemporary faculty, renowned for cultivating artists with national and international influence. The Faculty emphasizes developing students’ talents in expression and the arts while encouraging innovation. The courses offered span disciplines such as arts and design, drama and production studies, and visual arts.

The Drama and Production Studies program aims to train students aspiring to become actors or directors. This program provides a diverse foundation for students pursuing careers in professional theatre, television, film, and radio. The curriculum covers both performance practice and theory, with key modules including acting techniques, performance techniques, communication techniques, text study, theatre study, and arts administration. From the second year, students can specialize in areas such as theatre dance, scriptwriting, educational theatre, and singing, receiving deeper professional training. The program also places great importance on practical experience, encouraging students to actively participate in industry-related activities.

Through its long-term collaboration with the Confucius institute at Durban University of Technology, the faculty has participated in various cultural exchange performances at home and abroad. Students not only gain valuable stage experience but also integrate their learned performance skills with creative practice. Many graduates pursue advanced degrees, laying a solid foundation for diverse career development in the performing arts.