The official policy statement for education in South African schools is called the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The curriculum for grades R through 12 is outlined in the policy. For grades R through 12, the policy also outlines the program and advancement standards. Each subject has its own statement of the curriculum and assessment policy. The following are the statements for the visual arts curriculum and assessment policies:
For students taking particular National Senior Certificate subjects, a Practical Assessment Task (PAT) is a required component of the final grade. Here are the Visual Arts PATS, as Revised: