TUT Magister Technologiae MTech in Textile Design and Technology

MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE: TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Qualification code: MTTD97 – NQF Level 8

Important notification to new applicants:

Before submitting an application for admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s):

A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Textile Design and Technology or a relevant qualification.

A candidate should preferably have passed the subject Research Methods in the Arts or

Research Methodology before registering, but must definitely do so before the dissertation will be accepted.

b.Selection criteria:

Submission of an acceptable research proposal for approval by the Faculty Committee for Postgraduate Studies. The framework for research proposals is available from the Head of the Department.

c.Duration:

A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.

d.Presentation:

Research.

e.Rules on postgraduate studies:

See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information.

f.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

CURRICULUM

SUBJECT INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject. On 01 September 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

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DISSERTATION: TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (TDE500T/R) DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Fine and Applied Arts)

The student should produce research in a chosen field that is in, about, of or through textile design or related fields and should contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification,

process and outcome are reported in a dissertation. Should the candidate choose to include a practical body of work and thus produce practice-based research, the outcome of the practical component must be exhibited or presented in a public forum and should comply with the generally accepted norms of research at that level. Research protocol is controlled by an internal supervisor with whom weekly contact is encouraged. In addi- tion, a co-supervisor with expertise in the chosen field of study may be appointed, if necessary. (No formal tuition)