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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Photography

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
2207	Master of Technology: Photography
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
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
Master's Degree	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Film, Television and Video
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	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
72195	Master of Technology: Photography	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete
72527	Master of Technology: Photography	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	120	Complete
72711	Master of Technology: Photography	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification applies to persons who wish to further their studies through research within an appropriate discipline related to the photographic field.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 480 credits, of which at least 120 credits will be at NQF level 7 (eg B.Tech: Photography), in the related fields of knowledge and skills in photography. Due to the investigative nature of the course of study, the candidate would also be in possession of a valid proposal for their intended research at the M Tech level (NQF Level 8). Recognition of prior learning: The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Undertake research in a photographic related field. Specified outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and values in researching a photographic related field. (C) 55 credits 2. Compiling and presenting research finding, own conclusions and proposals in a properly set out academic thesis as well as disseminating research findings and own conclusions in a professionally presented extended exhibition OR compiling and presenting research findings, own conclusions and proposals in a properly set out academic thesis. (C) 55 credits. 3. Disseminate the research findings. (C) 10 credits Critical outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Collecting analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in a mode that is appropriate to research output in the photographic disciplines. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. Exploring the photographic disciplines.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Identify a problem area Identify sub problems within the problem area Search the related literature Formulate the research problem/ research question and sub problems State the hypothesis/es Define concepts Select a research strategy and research methodology/ies Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques? Implement the data collection technique Analyse data and present results Interpret findings Draw conclusions and suggest recommendations Contribute to the body of knowledge and skills in a related fine art field 2. Describes extent of study clearly Outlines a methodology appropriate to study Provides evidence of extensive range of reading, including a review of related literature States explicitly the links between the review and the area of study, analyses objectively and critically supporting and/or opposing evidence, and draws together the different points emerging from the literary study Discusses the points in depth and develops a clear line of argument to provide own interpretations which is put in the context of other interpretations Shows awareness of understanding of assumptions underlying own interpretation Solutions/conclusions relate to the questions posed in the introduction, and are founded on the evidence resulting from the research Organises the dissertation/ research output in a logical structure Adheres to the institution's technical requirements for the dissertation/research output 3. Write an article on the research for submission for publication in an accredited journal Deliver papers and lectures based on the research Integrated assessment: Formative assessment: A demonstration of mastery of research methodology/procedure Internal panel evaluation of extended exhibition of studio work External evaluation of extended exhibition of studio work (Maximum of 90 credits) PLUS Internal evaluation of written dissertation submission External evaluation of written dissertation submission Viva voce (Minimum of 30 credits) OR 2. Formative assessment: A demonstration of mastery of research methodology / procedure Internal evaluation of written dissertation submission External evaluation of written dissertation submission Viva voce (120 credits)

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulates with M.F.A., M.A. (F.A.), Progressed to D>Phil., Ph.D., D.Tech. Pho., D.Tech. F.A. and D.F.A.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation SERTEC quality assurance

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors will demonstrate the ability to Develop an assessment Prepare learners for an assessment Carry out a pre-developed assessment Monitor an assessment Carry out an integrated assessment Moderate the assessment process Supply feedback and reporting

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 s hown 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.

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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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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.