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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

University Diploma: Music

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19595	University Diploma: Music
ORIGINATOR
University of Potchefstroom
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
National Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	Level TBA: 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 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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72818	University Diploma: Music	Level 5	NQF Level 06	240	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To deliver a learner who would be capable of functioning effectively as a musician in South African society, having basic musical knowledge and skills, and being aware of his/her potential role as an entrepreneur in supporting and developing the community and his/her own career.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner entering this programme will have completed the Senior Certificate (or equivalent). No prior formal musical knowledge and skills are required. The learner must have some music background and be able to demonstrate musical aptitude which will be tested by the University by way of suitable tests as well as interviews.

and / or

If a learner has suitable musical qualifications (which will be evaluated by the university) as well as a senior certificate, such a learner can enter the second year of the diploma study.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of this programme a learner must be able to function as follows in the specific areas:

Knowledge:

At the end of the study the learner will be able to integrate basic knowledge of different aspects of music. This will include knowledge of concepts and skills aimed at functioning effectively as a musician in society.

The learner will have knowledge of and insight in the place of music and musicians within a variety of social contexts.

The learner will have a basic knowledge of music education.

Skills:

The student will be empowered to:

Read and produce music fluently on a basic level and to locate and study different modes of musical representation (notation, sound recordings, etc). Reading and producing music in this context refers to the use of a variety of media (written in different notations and performed on different instruments).

Access sources of musical knowledge independently and apply this knowledge after analysing it critically.

Communicate and demonstrate musical knowledge and skills in the applicable way and using appropriate means and media.

Think critically and creatively and solve simple problems relevant to his/her role as musician in society at the apposite level.

Be aware of some ways of acting entrepreneurially.

Be able to function effectively in a group and assume leadership where needed.

Use professional skills in society in an applicable manner.

Teach music literacy to other learners on a basic level.

Values and attitudes:

The student will, from a Christian perspective,

Have knowledge of and appreciation for his/her role and identity as person and as musician, as well as of concepts such as fulfilment of calling and service;

Respect his fellowmen, creation and authority;

Have a sense of integrity, accuracy and care in his/her work

Be able to reflect on principles embedded in societal issues, especially on music and musicians;

Be aware of the need to ensure ongoing usefulness in society by accepting the principle of lifelong learning through well-developed skills acquisition.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated evaluation of the achievement of these outcomes will be done by way of a variety of strategies:

Formative assessments

Individual assignments which will involve creative problem-solving, accessing of knowledge and application of knowledge.

Individual and group discussion during facilitation sessions in order to sharpen critical and logical skills.

Practical evaluation of the relevant skills in learning environments and in actual work situations.

Summative assessments

Written examinations, lecture tentamens, performances and projects applying theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving in different social contexts requiring a combination of skills and knowledge gathered in different study units.

Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

Integrated and continuous assessment takes place throughout the presentation of the academic programme in the different academic contexts. The various formative and evaluative methods are presented as follows:

1. Class and semester tests, written and performed (involving a demonstration of skills).
2. Written and performed examinations.
3. Individual and group assignments.
4. Evaluation of individual and ensemble performance in class and during public events.
5. Informal evaluations, such as discussions, feedback and critiques from facilitators, fellow learners, and professional musicians.

In the final year some examinations may be moderated by an external examiner.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Learners can, upon completion of this programme, enrol in second year of the BA in Music and Society as the Diploma will confer exemption on those students who did not have exemption at the outset.

Learners can also, upon completion of this programme, qualify to enrol for a general BA degree at a suitable level.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The qualification will be moderated by external examiners drawn from other universities and from the music profession.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors are appointed at the discretion of the University, and can include University lecturers and members of the music profession nominated for the purpose.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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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