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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Performers' Certificate: Dance

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
10663	Performers' Certificate: Dance
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 Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Performing Arts
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The programme provides qualifiers with graduate-level skills, applied competencies and knowledge in various fields of dance performance to equip them for employment in the South African culture arena as performance of dance

The programme gives the candidates an understanding of diverse dance techniques and styles, as well as a knowledge of anatomy relevant to dance. It provides the student with a knowledge of music relating to dance and an extensive background in all aspects of theatre and the presentation of a dance production.

The programme will also significantly heighten the understanding of graduates of the traditions of dance and enable them to use these as a tool to further the upliftment and integration of all sectors of South African cultural society

The programme will build discerning audiences able to critically evaluate dance as a medium of entertainment and communication.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Applicants for the Classical Ballet stream of the programme should hold the Intermediate Executant Certificate of the Royal Academic of Dancing or the Cecchetti Society.
Applicants for the contemporary or African dance streams should demonstrate by examination or audition or both, an ability to benefit from the instruction pertaining tot eh programme.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
First-time entering students may be granted exemption from first-year courses if they have the required level of proficiency to enter the second year of that subject. Exemption from courses is assessed on the basis of tests and audition.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

The Performer's Certificate in Dance graduate will:

Understand and critically appreciate the contribution of artistic and cultural activities and performances to community and national life and participate in such performances and activities.

Use information technology, including the internet, to find and access information efficiently and independently.

Understand when and how to acknowledge the limitations of his or her own expertise and elicit the more appropriate expertise of others.

Appreciate the importance of life-long learning and the importance of self-initiative in pursuing it.

Understand and internalise as a personal value the importance of conducting diverse cultural and professional activities within the scope of national, provincial, municipal and international law.

(b) General outcomes:

The Performer's Certificate in Dance graduate will be able to:

Identify with and take their place in a poly-cultural South African society.

Produce solutions to both familiar and novel artistic and creative problems as these arise in the course of their professional activity.

Communicate his or her understanding of creative, artistic and performing issues and solutions in ways that are clear but not arrogant or presumptive.

Critically receive and understand the interpretations and suggestions of colleagues and audiences.

Understand the difference between personal and social goals, so as to understand the importance of commitment to the latter even when they diverge with his or her own interests.

Appreciate the contexts in which the specific creative, artistic or technical competencies identified below can best be integrated with the general competencies just identified.

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated:

The Performer's Certificate in Dance graduate will:

Be able to utilise a range of dance techniques and styles to enhance his or her communication and creativity.

Demonstrate an awareness of the body as a resource and understand the efficient, safe and healthy use of mind and body.
Be able to recognise, analyse, research and formulate a response to different dance styles, performance, techniques and functions.

Appreciate the significance of research into divers dance genres, in the context of national and international developments in the arts, so as to be able to critically analyse and communicate effectively by way of creative expression, using appropriate dance skills, tools and technology.

Be able to enter the field of dance performance and contribute to its development in a meaningful way.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Students' achievement of the critical cross-field, general and specific learning outcomes will be assessed through a range of assessment methods in the final year (exit level) of the programme.

For the purpose of stipulating the criteria by which students performance will be assessed, this interim submission focuses o the key sites of integrative assessment which are located in the final year core courses (see integrated assessment for full description of integrated assessment).

In relation to the learning outcomes, students' performance in the final integrative assessment according to the following criteria:
A dance performer must:

demonstrate adequately the theory of movement and manifest the required level of musicality, style and technique.

be able to perform competently in at least two different dance techniques and a variety of styles.

demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all the components of dance (history, background, music, technique) and be able to apply this knowledge to his or her own performance.

have the ability to communicate artistically and creatively with his or her audience.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
The PERFORMER'S CERTIFICATE in DANCE programme structure is dependent on a system of continuous assessment of specific outcomes throughout the two years of study.
In all years of study, candidates are assessed on their ability to

Perform publicly and/or in examination situations.

Complete assignments in subjects that require practical, notational and performance skills.

Demonstrate the ability to represent and consider views and perspectives alternative to his or her own.

Demonstrate computer literacy, critical reasoning and numeracy.
The PERFORMER'S CERTIFICATE in DANCE programme consists of practical and theoretical components.
The two components are assessed in the following ways:

Practical assessment is done through regular classes taught under supervision as well as in examination conditions. Performances are assessed throughout the two years of study on a professional and semi-professional platform.
Theoretical assessment takes the form of research projects, short essays and seminars, as well as regular written examinations.

In the final year there is an emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills n the area of performance and on the candidates ability to inspire, motivate and develop a rapport with fellow performers and their audiences, while simultaneously achieving the required level of technical competence. Candidates also undergo apprenticeship in professional performing companies and are required to be able to perform adequately in at least two different dance techniques.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific (please specify)

ENTRY TO THIS QUALIFICATION IN MIDSTREAM:
No

EXIT FROM THIS QUALIFICATION IN MID-STREAM:
Credits is given for course completed.

OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES WHICH ARTICULATE WITH THIS QUALIFICATION WITHOUT 'GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE':
Subject to the provisions of the Joint Statute, this work may be recognised by another institution in part fulfilment towards a similar qualification.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University.

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