Applications for 2020 now open

Fee Structure 2020 Artist Proof Studio runs two annual courses: Full-Time is three days a week Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Part-Time on Saturday’s from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Full Time Course Fees: R 20 000.00 p/a Part-Time Course Fees: R 9 000.00 p/a A registration fee of R 1 300.00 is to be paid on acceptance to the course by the end of January 2020.

Admissions Process for Artist Proof Studio

There are four parts to complete in the application process. First is the motivation letter, second the portfolio and third, the drawing examination and lastly, the interview. Students are given a composite score based on all four areas. This is broken down below:

• 20% of the score: Motivation letter
• 30% of the score: Artwork portfolio
• 30% of the score: Drawing examination
• 20% of the score: Interview

Motivation Letter: A motivation letter should be addressed to the Artist Proof Studio Education Team and should include information about yourself as well as an explanation as to why you think you would like to be a student at Artist Proof Studio. Explain what you can contribute to our community. It should not be longer that one page and will give us an idea of your writing abilities. (It is important that this is written by you and not someone else).

Portfolio:  A portfolio is a collection of your work, which shows creativity, personality and skills. The portfolio should consist of your latest 6-8 original two-dimensional artworks.  These could be your best finished paintings, drawings or prints in good condition (or digital images of your drawings, painting or prints on CD ROM). Your portfolio can be a flip file, a portfolio bag, a visual diary or a folder. There is no set subject matter as we will be looking for level of drawing skill. Please make sure to write your name, surname and contact details on your portfolio. Write your name and surname on each artwork, please do not sign your name. Be selective, don’t submit works that you are not proud of.

Drawing Exam: For the drawing exam, candidates are to bring pencils, sharpeners and an eraser/rubber. We will supply paper. You will be expected to draw a still life for approximately three hours. (Please bring some food and water for yourself).

Interview: An interviewing team composed of Artist Proof Studio representatives, APS artists, and APS teachers conduct the interviews. Candidates are to bring all their documentation including: a certified copy of ID book or passport, educational results for the highest grade passed and certificates.

All candidates are asked the same questions. The questions are designed to get a sense of who you are, your interests, background and financial situation. Additional questions may be asked with regards to the submitted portfolio. At the end of the process, you are invited to ask the interviewers questions.

For more information contact Rene Mathibe: 011 492 1278