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

National Higher Diploma: Graphic Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
2191  National Higher Diploma: Graphic Design 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
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 Higher Diploma  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  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 "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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
78677  National Higher Diploma: Graphic Design  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A qualifying learner will make a contribution to the practice of graphic design through investigation of a specialised area of graphic communication in order to further professional growth and personal development. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
National Diploma/First Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Develop and undertake a programme of investigation into a specialised area of graphic communication
Undertake a project which embodies original visual work executed within the selected field of specialisation and which applies and demonstrates the findings of the investigation

SPECIFIED LEVEL:
1. Identify key problems, targets and objectives in the field of specialisation (C - 10 credits) (NQF 7)
Plan and conduct an investigation into aspects relevant to the specialised field using appropriate research methodology (C - 10 credits) (NQF 7)
Plan, manage and complete an academic report of the investigation (C - 20 credits) (NQF 7)

2. Apply analytical and critical skills to the techniques and creative concepts used in the origination of the project work (F - 35 credits) (NQF 7)
Apply advanced technology and interdisciplinary concepts in the execution of the project (F - 35 credits) (NQF 7)
Critically evaluate and select the body of completed work for final presentation together with the report (F - 10 credits) (NQF 7)

CRITICAL LEVEL:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work with others effectively as a member of a team
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral communication
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the 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:
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Reflecting and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Developing of entrepreneurial opportunities
  • The exploration of education and career opportunities is addressed throughout the course 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. The relevance of the topic to the requirements of industry is motivated
    Targets and objectives are clearly identified and stated

    Appropriate information sources are located and reviewed
    Thorough investigation of the pertinent aspects is conducted
    Findings are collected and critically evaluated, using appropriate research methodology

    Data is synthesised in a clearly written report
    Results are presented and conclusions drawn
    Recommendations are made, based on the findings of the research

    2. Relevant and pertinent historical and theoretical factors are assessed and contextualised in the process of origination
    Original visual work is directly related to the findings of the report

    The final project demonstrates advanced creative synthesis, sound academic ability and advanced technical competence
    Relevant interdisciplinary skills are utilised in the project

    The project is potentially of interest to the graphic design industry

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative assessment:

    Portfolio presentation
    Proposal synopsis
    Literature review
    Oral presentation

    Summative assessment:

    Portfolio presentations
    Panel assessment of project work
    Report 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation within the master of Technology degree: Graphic Design or the Masters Diploma in Technology: Graphic Design. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation as approved by Senate. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    In accordance with SERTEC 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.
     
    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.