The program is normally taken over two semesters (26 weeks) on a part-time basis, to provide students with the opportunity for sequenced technical and artistic progress over a sustained period of tuition with a teacher. In exceptional circumstances, students may request consideration to undertake the course full-time over one semester, in which case the student must apply to the Prescribed Authority for special consideration, clearly stating the reasons.

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