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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Calligraphy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21025	Certificate: Calligraphy
ORIGINATOR
Intec College
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Visual Arts
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide knowledge and skills qualifying learners with the ability to select and use calligraphy equipment to write in different decorative styles and layouts for a variety of purposes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners who register for this qualification should demonstrate:

The ability to express themselves clearly and correctly both orally and in writing in English

The ability to apply numerical skills, including basic arithmetic (add, subtract, divide, multiply)

A basic interest or experience in the nature, role and practice of calligraphy and

Competence at Grade 10 or equivalent level

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification recognises, through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non-formal/informal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification bring to the learning situation.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning (Regulation 8 (1) (h).

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Critical cross-field outcomes:

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

2. Interact effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community

3. Organise and manage one's time and activities responsibly and effectively

4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

5. Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written presentation

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

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

Specific outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to:

INTRODUCTION

Know about the early history of writing and how it developed from pictograms

Select and use calligraphy equipment

Know the correct posture for calligraphy and how to assemble the calligraphy dip pen and use it correctly

Identify the correct pen angle and make borders and patterns

GOTHIC MINUSCULE

Know about the history of the Gothic hand

Able to write Gothic lower case and understand the correct letter formation and pen angle for this style

Able to space this style correctly

Know about various aspects of layout

Know something about legibility and the use of calligraphy as an abstract form of art

Complete a project using Gothic with colour

LOMBARDIC VERSALS

Know about the history of Lombardic Versals

Draw and use Lombardic Versals as decorative initials in colour

Know about layout using large capitals

Know more about layout i.e. cropping, planning layouts, centre of visual impact

Use decorative capitals in further projects

UNCIAL

Know the history of the Uncial hand, why it is called that as well as why it is a majuscule hand

Maintain the correct pen angle for Uncial

Know the underlying principle of the style, and its letter families

Space Uncial correctly

Use Uncial in a project with colour

Know and appreciate the value of writing exercises

GOTHIC CAPITALS AND FLOURISHING

Combine the two scripts learnt (Gothic and Uncial)

Use Uncial as capitals in a Gothic text.

Know general principles of flourishing

Know more about layout space and margins

Use a different writing tool

Incorporate flourishes in a project

REVISION AND FINAL PROJECTS

Know more about the history of calligraphy with reference to modern calligraphy

Know how modern calligraphy is used

Know how to complete projects and commissions

Inscribe a certificate, diploma or award

Design a wedding invitation, monogram, wrapping paper, greeting card using colour

Learn some hints and tips on freelancing as a calligrapher and costing of work

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

2. Participating as reasonable citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive to the relationship between a range of different contexts

4. Exploring education and career opportunities

5. Developing skills and entrepreneurial opportunities

SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS:

Select and use calligraphy equipment

1. Be familiar with a calligraphy dip pen, how to assemble and use it and how to hold it at the correct angles as well as being able to correct faults.

2. Have a general knowledge of the history of calligraphy and particularly of the styles learnt as well as some knowledge of how modern calligraphy is used.

3. Write in at least two calligraphic styles

4. Be able to draw decorative capitals and how to use them all together in projects

5. Have a good knowledge of the letterforms of the styles taught, and how they are constructed.

6. Be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of spacing, letter spacing, word spacing and line spacing

7. Be familiar with the use of different sizes of script used together

8. Be able to use various forms of layout and be able to plan margins

9. Have some knowledge of the use of colour

10. Be able to complete projects and commissions and how to cost them

11. Be able to present their work

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment

The learner's ability to integrate the elements of the programme is assessed through tasks, activities and self assessments

Formative and summative assessments

Learner competency is assessed through the elements of the programme is assessed through tasks, activities and self-assessments.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The learners will obtain credits that enable them to exit at a FE & T national certificate level.

This qualification will be able to articulate with other qualifications in the sub-field, which can be determined once the other qualifications have been registered.

Exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications are as specified above.

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of tutor moderation of the learning programme within the institution will be used, together with a system of external moderation of the assessment criteria and learner competency at exit levels to the qualification. Where professioanal or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Staff constructed by INTEC will be used as assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution. This would apply to outside assessors also.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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