Architectural Design College

TAG 443 Architectural Design College

  • The Academy of Guilds

    Architecture and the building arts, taught the guild way.

    Learn design, technical drawing and CAD with mentors, on real projects, in Upington, Northern Cape.

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    Learners working on a large drawing board

  • Since 2006

    From the Phakamani project to an accredited college.

    TAG443 began with 160 learners from across the Western Cape.

    Our story
    Historic photograph of a long college building

  • Designlab

    Sketching, detailing and concept interpretation.

    Design foundation, architecture and the building arts, with MAPPP SETA accreditation.

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    Learners and a facilitator in a design classroom

  • CADlab

    Industry software, from AutoCAD to Archicad.

    Our students placed 3rd, 8th and 9th in the 2013 Archicad SADC student competition.

    Competition results
    Students at computers in the TAG443 CADlab

Programmes

Full Time Programmes

  • Further Education and Training certificates
  • National Certificates
  • National Diplomas
  • Design Foundation

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Admission

The Academy of Guilds (Pty) Ltd

Registration {2008/022664/08}, trading as TAG443 College, has achieved provisional registration as a private FET College in terms of section 31(3) of the Act and regulation 12(4)(b).

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News from the college

Full Time Programmes

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TAG 443 offers a variety of full time programmes including the following:

  • Further Education and Training certificates
  • National Certificates
  • National Diplomas
  • Design Foundation
  • Design Techniques
  • CAD Office Practice
  • Architectural Technology (Arts)
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Admission

· Posted by Admin

DHET registration: TAG443: The Academy of Guilds, trading as TAG443 College, has achieved provisional registration as a private FET College in terms of section 31(3) of the Act and regulation 12(4)(b) with the Department of Higher Education and Training.

The unique registration number is 2011/FE08/008 and the duration of this registration is until 31 December 2017.

Admission to programmes is administered by the college on an RPL (recognition of prior learning) assessment method, so candidates should contact the college for advice and assistance. All programmes have set entrance criteria with a scoring point system and an interview held at the college.

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Why people choose us

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Learners take part in an intensive foundation programme in arts and crafts:

  • Pottery and Clay Moulding and Design
  • Art and Fabric Painting
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Scale and measurement
  • Woodworking
  • Photography
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