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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Technology: Graphic Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
13831  Doctor of Technology: Graphic Design 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 2433/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72340  Doctor of Technology: Graphic Design  Level 8 and above  Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+  240  Complete 
78783  Doctor of Technology: Graphic Design  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner can make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of visual communication. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Master of Technology: Graphic Design 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Research a specialised area of visual communication
2. Research, develop and transfer significant advances in knowledge within a specialised area of visual communication

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:
Write a reasoned and appropriate research proposal (E - 30 credits) (NQF 8)
Gather information pertinent to the research area and justified as to relevance (E - 30 credits) (NQF 8)
Analyse and evaluate the information (E - 20 credits) (NQF 8)

Generate original research and analytical methods (E - 40 credits) (NQF 8)
Perform and manage the research (E - 80 credits) (NQF 8)
Facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge in academic institutions (E - 40 credits) (NQF 8)

CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work effectively with others as a member of the team
Organise and manage oneself, one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral persuasion
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making the learner aware of the importance of:
  • Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Explore education and career opportunities
  • Develop entrepreneurial opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. The research field and implications are sufficiently understood.
  • The proposal is feasible, relevant and applicable.
  • Justification is given for the proposal.
  • The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice in complex technological situations.
  • The proposal is independently formulated.
  • Appropriate and wide sources are located.
  • Information is analysed and choices are made.
  • Information is synthesised into a coherent whole.
  • Information is gathered independently from supervision
  • Information is appropriately categorised.
  • Information is translated into appropriate forms.
  • Information is evaluated and informed.
  • Innovative recommendations concerning the research are put forward

    2. Methods are at an appropriate high level of complexity.
  • Methods are original or are innovative refinements of existing methods.
  • All major related research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method.
  • The merits of the chosen method are defended.
  • The design is translated into practice.
  • Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded
  • The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvements.
  • The research process is successfully managed.
  • The research process is successfully carried out independently of the supervisor.
  • The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for level 8.
  • An accreditation journal accepts a paper to which the learner has substantially contributed.
  • Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars.
  • Research at lower levels is supervised.

    Integrated assessment:
    Research thesis
    Presentation of methodology, analysis and research findings. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Various horizontal articulation possibilities. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation as approved by Senate. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    In accordance with S.E.R.T.E.C. requirements. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    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.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.