{"id":4894,"date":"2024-10-25T07:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?page_id=4894"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:06:16","slug":"research-visual-arts-and-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/en_gb\/research-visual-arts-and-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Research – Visual Arts and Design Department – FHS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Investigating ways in which creative blocks are minimised for graphic design students at a University of Technology<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2013 V. Mulaudzi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022<\/span>\u2013 The influence of visual design on the spiritual lifestyle of Black students at a University of Technology<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2013 J. Lion<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022<\/span>\u2013 The role of graphic design in consumer behaviour towards cosmetology in South Africa<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2013 B. Ngidi.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022 \u2013\u00a0<\/span>Effectiveness of political posters for information dissemination through graphic design \u2013<\/span><\/i>\u00a0M. Raedani<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022-\u00a0<\/span>Exploring children\u2019s learning experiences through the use of illustrated pop-up books<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2013 N. Shongwe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2021-\u00a0<\/span>The effects of cyberbullying on University of Technology students: An awareness campaign \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/i>E.P. Mukwevho<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2021-<\/span>\u00a0The influence of graphic design on digital marketing and brand development-<\/span><\/i>\u00a0L. Masoabi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Masters in Visual Arts in Photography:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

April 2023. Myburgh. JJ.\u00a0 Implementation of Arduino in the development of a cost-effective integrated Follow Focus Control System for photography.<\/span><\/p>

Masters in Visual Arts in Multimedia:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

April 2023. Multimedia Content Development for Social-Media Marketing in the Nature Tourism Sector. Foster. D.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Masters in Visual Arts in Fashion:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022. Customer satisfaction: a study of home-based fashion entrepreneurs and custom-made garments. Homela, C.<\/span><\/p>

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MTech in\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Graphic Design:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022 \u2013\u00a0<\/span>\u201cPersonalising the elements and principles of Graphic Design: an exploratory autoethnographic case study\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0MTech Graphic Design, D. E. Van der Walt<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

MTech in Fine Art<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2022. Symbolism in sangoma cloth: a South African printmaking journey from the liminal to the liminoid. Rankou-Radebe M. L.<\/span><\/p>

MTech in Multimedia<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2021. Visual Rhetoric as an Alienation device to countermark the empathetic impact of anthropomorphism in a PSA. Ebers\u00f6hn. A (Cum Laude)<\/span><\/p>

MTech in Photography:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2020. A Method to establish the Sensitometric Characterisation of a Digital Still & Motion Camera (DSMC). Doman, J.A (Cum Laude)<\/span><\/p>

2020. Using Digital Imaging Technology in the Port Natal Maritime Museum: A Case Study. Shangase, M.R.<\/span><\/p>

2020. The Wedding Ritual: A Photographer\u2019s Journey to Capturing Practice. Bogle, S.L<\/span><\/p>

MTech in Fashion:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2019. Uses, challenges and training needs regarding business skills for fashion entrepreneurs in the Emfuleni Local Municipality<\/span><\/a>. Nana, K.<\/span><\/p>

2020. Fashion drawing skills training for unqualified Fashion entrepreneurs in the Emfuleni Local Municipality: a needs assessment. Strydom, L.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Studies in progress:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

  • Masters in Visual Arts (Fine Art). Site-specific Sculptural Celebration of Informal Waste Pickers in the Vaal Metropolitan Region<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • through the Symbol of the Balaclava. L. Molomo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • Masters in Visual Arts (Multimedia). Developing An \u201cE-Welcoming\u201d Customer Experience Through a New Media Landing Page for a Design Services E-Business Website. Manese. K.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • Masters in Visual Arts (Multimedia). The Impact of Digital Convergence on the Visual and Narrative Structure Design of Digital Documentaries by Adapting Analyses Models: A Comparison of Two Case Studies. Marx. E.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • Masters in Visual Arts (Multimedia). Mokoana. T.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
    • Masters in Visual Arts (Photography), Reconciling the Practice of Abstract Landscape Photography with the Wants of the South African Tourism Industry. Johnson. H.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    • Masters in Visual Arts (Multimedia). Exploring the use of 2D digital character animation to enhance mathematics learning. A case study of rural public primary schools in the Lubombo region in Eswatini. Vilakati. P. M. V.<\/li>
    • Masters in Visual Arts (Fine Art), Utilising printmaking strategies to explore tensions between students and S.A universities between 2015 and 2019. Seokotsa. L.<\/li>
    • MTech (Fine Art), Ceramics and the ethics of care: towards a Feminist ethnography of female waste pickers in the Vaal Region. Moleko. L.<\/li>
    • Masters in Visual Arts (Fine Art), Trance and Flow Processes in Printmaking practice: Printing a trance dance healing ritual. Malebo. S.<\/li><\/ul>
      • Masters in Visual Arts (Fine Art), A visual exploration of a lesbian\u2019s life:\u00a0 liminalities through clothing. Sefothlelo. G.<\/li>
      • Masters in Visual Arts (Fine Art), A sculptural exploration of Zulu female dress through Maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs and wants. Nkosi. A.<\/li>
      • PhD in Visual Arts, Reclaiming liberation struggle memories in a post-apartheid South Africa in the Sedibeng District Municipality through short animated films. MJ Makwela\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/li><\/ul>

        Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design (2024):<\/strong><\/p>

        • Thulani Gentleman – Graphic Design approach to information behaviour towards the visually impaired.<\/li>
        • Tiyiselani Andriel Hlungwane – User experience (UX) design in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).<\/li>
        • Ngoie Kalenge Manasse – The Role of Graphic Design in Virtual Reality (VR): Literature Review.<\/li>
        • Virginia Masenhle Ntsoti – Graphic design and advertising\u2019s role in perpetuating impossible beauty standards.<\/li>
        • Lloyd Ntshobelo Rivombo – Exploring the utilisation of AI tools to enhance Graphic
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          Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design (2025):<\/strong><\/p>

          • Siphiwe Gift Dube – Symbolism and Student Engagement: Analysing the BluVaal Mascot as a Cultural Representation of VUT.<\/li>
          • Kabelo Katjedi – Graphic Design as Storytelling: How Mascots Communicate Institutional Narratives.<\/li>
          • Lerato Makhethe – Designing Institutional Identity: Exploring the cultural and Symbolic Significance of a Secretary Bird-Inspired Mascot for VUT.<\/li>
          • Cwengile Tindleni – From concept to character: a theoretical examination of the Graphic Design process in institutional mascot development.<\/li>
          • Kondi Mukhudi – Investigating the influence of successful university sports mascots on student engagement at the Vaal University of Technology.<\/li><\/ul>

            Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design (2025):<\/strong><\/p>

            • Leighjeanne Thomas – Visualising South African Ideas: The Influence of Cultural Aesthetics and Socio-Economic Factors on Concept Generation Tools of Graphic Design Student Practitioners in the Vaal Region.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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