12 FADA ANNUAL REPORT 2023 aligning with countries affiliated with the Canberra Accord for Architects. In a parallel achievement, SACAP also extended unconditional accreditation to the GSA, reaffirming the school’s dedication to quality and rigour in architectural education. The GSA continues to advance – it is a new school of architecture, and we continue to evolve and to exploit the opportunity of forging new and innovative ways of providing architectural education to the next generation of architectural practitioners in a world where traditional meanings and values undergo transformation locally, regionally and globally. The GSA remains committed to becoming a significant nexus for transformative architectural education and research. Programmes 2023 marked the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the MA in Art Therapy programme. Grounded in the historical role of arts in activism and healing in South Africa, the Art Therapy programme signifies a crucial development in addressing the complex psychological repercussions of the country’s past while fostering healing and resilience. In May 2023, the Department of Architecture achieved unconditional accreditation of all three its programmes by the South African Council of Architects (SACAP). Notably, this marks the first accreditation for the Advanced Diploma since its inception in 2021. The accredited status ensures the transferability of all modules and credits on nationally and internationally,
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