#4234. Employability Challenges Facing Vocal Art Graduates in South Africa: A Case Study of Tshwane University of Technology

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Abstract:
Unemployment has emerged as a global phenomenon that brutally affects young people, irrespective of whether they have academic qualifications. The issue of unemployment in the performing arts industry has become a matter of great concern. Vocal Art (hereafter VA) graduates are finding it increasingly challenging to find a bridge between university and the industry of their profession. This article reports on a study that explored the relevance of the Performing Arts (Vocal Art) curriculum to employment opportunities for its graduates. A qualitative research method was employed using approaches such as a review of scholarly writings and interviews with arts graduates, lecturers, employers, and VA performers. The findings demonstrated that there are a high number of arts graduates battling to find employment which is partly attributable to a lack of specific skills not catered for in the present curriculum. The study identified these special and relevant skills crucial for the performing arts industry.
Keywords:
curriculum; graduates; performing arts industry; unemployment; Vocal Art

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