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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Diploma: Choral Conducting

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16359	Advanced Diploma: Choral Conducting
ORIGINATOR
University of Port Elizabeth
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 Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Cultural Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2014-06-30

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

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To provide qualifiers with advanced knowledge of the theory and practice underlying choral conducting as well as specialised performance skills preparing them to pursue a career in the field of choral performance and contribute to the artistic growth and enjoyment of society.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A BMus degree at NQF level 7 or equivalent professional qualifications in Music.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning will be based on an extensive portfolio of choral performances linked to a practical assessment by the School of Music.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

By the end of the programme learners will be able to:

1. Master theoretically advanced subject matter in the field of Music in general and choral conducting in specific.

2. Demonstrate an ability to define and respond to research problems related to choral conducting in a manner that reconfigures existing knowledge.

3. Demonstrate a capacity for independent study.

4. Challenge orthodox theory and practice prevalent in choral conducting for good reasons, and suggest new approaches.

5. Effectively interact and engage in debate within the academic community and choral performing sectors.

6. Work effectively in research teams in generating solutions for existing or newly defined questions in the field of choral conducting.

7. Demonstrate the ability to lead a choir at an artistically advanced level in a variety of music styles.

8. Demonstrate appropriate academic values, including flexibility, tolerance and responsiveness.

9. Show a commitment to the advancement of choral music in all its variety therewith contributing to the cultural growth of our society.

NQF Critical Outcomes are supported as indicated:

1. Identification and solution of problems, displaying critical and creative thinking in the process (1-3).

2. Working effectively with others in a team, group, organisation, community (5-6).

3. Organising themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively (3, 7).

4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information (2-4).

5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion (5, 7).

6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others (7, 8).

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation (2, 7, 9).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

Apart from written assessments, the focus is on choral performance assessed by inside and outside experts.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation: Articulation with the MMus degree after meeting research-bridging work as may be required.

Horizontal articulation: Based on recognition of credits.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Artistic moderation of choral performances. No moderating body.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The M Mus degree and extensive experience in choral conducting. Or adequate professional qualifications in Music plus extensive experience in choral conducting.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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