In addition to the general UCT application (which must be submitted to the central Admissions Office), applicants must submit a portfolio of their work to the Michaelis School of Fine Art. A portfolio should consist of at least 10 pieces of work (either originals or good colour photographs) that show evidence of observational skill and creative engagement. Additional information, and advice on preparing the portfolio, are available by contacting the School, or visiting the Michealis School of Fine Art website. The selection panel grades and ranks the portfolios and makes a recommendation to the Faculty. The Faculty of Humanities Undergraduate Office matches the portfolio recommendation with the FPS and NBT scores – applicants must have an acceptable FPS score, NBT score and portfolio recommendation to be made an offer. As long as the FPS score is above the cut off, the portfolio recommendation is the leading indicator.

The South African College of Music audition applicants and based on their performance, the Head of Department will make recommendations to the Faculty Office. Depending on the FPS score and performance in the NBT, the Faculty Office makes offers to those applicants recommended by the selection panels for either the degree or diploma programme, depending on the FPS scores and NBT scores. As long as the FPS score is above the cut off, the leading indicator is the audition performance. All applicants must come prepared for their auditions. Make sure to liaise with the relevant department for assistance with the audition.

The selection process for the BA Theatre and Performance degree is different from the selection process for the Diploma in Theatre and Performance. Applicants for the Diploma in Theatre and Performance must attend an in-person audition. Applicants for the BA Theatre and Performance degree must upload a video audition using the departmental website upload forms.

For the BA Theatre and Performance degree, applicants are considered for the programme on the basis of skills and abilities demonstrated on their video audition, as well as a reference letter and submitted essay.

For the Diploma in Theatre and Performance, the Selection Panel auditions applicants face-to-face and identifies the best audition performances. The applicants’ individual skills and abilities are assessed as well as the applicants’ ability to work in a group context with others, and consideration is given to the composition of the class as a whole. Applicants are also asked to submit an essay which is used as an additional indicator of an applicant’s writing ability alongside the NBT score.
 
In both cases, the top candidates are recommended to the Faculty Office. Other acceptable auditionees are wait-listed in rank order to be considered later if offers are turned down.  Depending on the FPS score and NBT, the Faculty Office makes an offer of a place in either the degree or diploma programme to successful applicants. As long as the FPS score is above the cut off, the leading indicator is the audition performance live or on video.