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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
10585  Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Visual Arts 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2034-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification meets three purposes:
Firstly,
  • The qualification provides qualifiers with qualifying Learner level study opportunities in the following five areas of fine art specialisation; design and new media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
  • The qualification provides qualifiers with the requisite skills and knowledge base to take up careers in the fields of fine art, art theory, arts education, design, new media and related fields.
  • The qualification provides qualifiers with access to postgraduate study opportunities in the fields of art education and art practice.

    Secondly, the qualification helps meet the social and intellectual needs of South Africa in the important areas of visual arts practice and interpretation, aesthetics, and those areas of intellectual activity which are predicated on the visual.

    Thirdly, the qualification, and the postgraduate study paths it opens up, provides South African schools, institutions and institution with sufficient numbers of qualified art teachers and lecturers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning:
    The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Understand visual art related texts, images, processes and perceptual phenomena.
    2. Produce images and analytical texts, which are contextually relevant.
    3. Understand and critically appreciate the contribution of major artistic and cultural activities and performances to community and national life. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Analyse and understand a wide variety of signifying practices that make up the weave of social and cultural life.
  • Understand the historical dimensions of culture and signification.
  • Use a range of theoretical frameworks to evaluate phenomena critically and in an intellectually rigorous way.
  • Analyse evidence and data with a sensitivity to historical forces.
  • Read and interpret the visual, discursive, linguistic and cultural signs and stimuli in the world around him/her.
  • Write and speak clearly and fluently, ideally in more than one language, but at least in English.
  • Exercise imagination and creativity in a range of expressive activities.
  • Use computer technology.
  • Use the internet to find and access information.
  • Apply appropriate computer-aided design and editing packages.
  • Appreciate the importance of life-long learning. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Masters of Arts in Fine Arts, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


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