1 Introduction from the Executive Dean annual report 2024 Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture “At FADA, creativity is not only nurtured—it is shared, challenged, and celebrated, making the Faculty a vital force in shaping South Africa’s cultural landscape and driving innovation in the creative industries.” Dear Stakeholders, It gives me great pleasure to introduce the 2024 Annual Report of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) at the University of Johannesburg. With a vibrant presence across three campuses – APB, APK and JBS – FADA continues to build on its proud legacy of excellence in teaching, research and creative practice. Our Faculty is home to nine academic departments offering a range of innovative degree and diploma programmes: Architecture, the Graduate School of Architecture (GSA), Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design and Manufacture, Multimedia, and Visual Art. These departments are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including customised studios, computer laboratories, workshops, a fabrication laboratory (Fab Lab), and centrally located shared spaces such as the FADA Gallery, library, auditorium, and Design Café on the APB campus. In addition to our academic offerings, FADA houses UJ Arts and Culture – encompassing the UJ Arts Centre and the UJ Art Gallery – as well as two important research centres: the Visual Identities in Art and Design (VIAD) Research Centre, led by Professor Leora Farber, and the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art History and Visual Culture, directed by Professor Brenda Schmahmann. In 2024, the Faculty consolidated and expanded on strategic initiatives introduced in recent years. Guided by the vision of UJ’s Strategy 2035 and shaped by our three core strategies to enhance research productivity, strengthen teaching and learning and deepen community engagement, FADA not only achieved its performance targets but also remained agile in responding to the evolving needs of the University and the creative industries. As Executive Dean, I am proud of the resilience, innovation and commitment demonstrated by our staff and students throughout the year. This report reflects the collective achievements of a dynamic Faculty committed to shaping the future of art, design and architecture in South Africa and beyond. Professor Federico Freschi Executive Dean: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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