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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Perfomer's Licentiate: Music

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19326	Perfomer's Licentiate: Music
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	373	Level 5	NQF Level 06	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		2023-12-31

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

to establish sound technical skills with regard to the chosen instrument or voice and to develop and nurture the students performing potential.

to offer a basic academic training in music

to provide students with opportunities for personal artistic growth and to shape their performing skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Senior or Matriculation Certificate with an average of at least 50%

Specific requirements

A An audition on the chosen instrument or for the voice is held to assess potential as a performer.

The programme presented is expected to be equivalent to Grade 8 for instrumentalists and Grade 7 for singers (both according to the standards of the University of South Africa).

B.An entrance examination to prove adequate knowledge of Harmony.

Exemption from this examination is given to students with at least 60% for Music in Grade 12 or who have passed Grade 6 Harmony or an equivalent examination (according to the standards of the University of South Africa).

C. All PLM students who do not pass the entrance requirements for Harmony and/or who do not have keyboard skills will be expected to enrol for additional modules to address these shortcomings.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/critical cross-field outcomes

The successful PLM student will have:

1. The ability to work with others as a member of a team and be a responsible participant in such a team;
2. The ability to organise ideas and communicate them effectively using visual, verbal and music performance skills in oral, written and media formats.

Specific outcomes

The successful PLM student will have:

1. a basic academic training in the historical, aesthetic and theoretical aspects of music;
2. a sound basis of technical and performance skills;
3. experience in the performance of the prescribed repertoire for the chosen instrument or voice, in accordance with the applicable historic, stylistic and theoretical prerequisites;
4. the ability to work with others as a member of an orchestra or a music ensemble and to be a responsible participant in the performance;
5. well-established technical, aesthetic and solo skills with regard to the chosen instrument or voice;
6. a sound basic knowledge of the history and the theoretical foundations of music.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assesment of creative, performance and technical skills takes the form of practical public evaluation

Competence and ability in this area are demonstrated if the student is able to show an adequate degree of proficiency in the specific skills taught and in their application in a practical performance context.

Students should be able, under supervision, to present properly edited written assignments in a logical and coherent manner, exhibiting an acceptable standard of academic Afrikaans or English

Adequate knowledge of the history and theoretical foundations of music is assessed through written tests and examinations

Integrated Assessment

Integrated assessment takes place by means of regular public performances. Students work towards two public solo performances in the final year for examination purposes.

The students' ability to integrate practical and academic knowledge, including technical skill, aesthetic insight and performance skills are assessed by both internal and external examiners.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1 Titles of related qualifications
HPLM

2 This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualifications
Yes

3 This qualification provides credits for the related qualification
No

4 Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific (please specify)
None

MODERATION OPTIONS

1 The University has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

2 In addition to internal examiners, external examiners are used for the purpose of integrated assessment.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will participate in a manner that conforms to 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.	Stellenbosch University