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

Master of Arts: Applied Theatre 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22410  Master of Arts: Applied Theatre 
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Performing Arts 
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 "Reregistered" 
SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This qualification equips learners with the skills that enable them to function with the skills that enable them to function as drama and theatre workers within industry and within local communities in developing projects 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners should have good first/degree in drama and theatre studies 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Demonstrate cross-cultural problematisation and integration of aesthetic perceptions on reality in drama and theatre and dissertation

2. Community relevant murals in teams

3. Continuous learning through creative assessing of multiple realities, drama and theatre communication

4. Drama and theatre production aimed at community development and environment conservation/expansion

5. Intersystematic understanding and conscientisation

6. Use a variety of learning strategies for purposes of drama and theatre production

7. Responsible participation in local, national and global communities

8. Enhance culture and aesthetic sensitivity across a range of social contexts 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. Conduct research and investigate findings

2. Drama and theatre work that shows that the learner can express him/herself clearly

3. Create drama and theatre productions that are technically, well presented and acceptable

4. Select and utilise research instruments that are relevant in the research and applied drama and theatre

5. Read critically, interpret, analyse visual images from different sources


INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT


Learners will be assessed through practical modules, seminar presentation, self and peer assessment, written modules and mini-dissertation 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Learners completing the first year of study having successfully completed eight modules will qualify for a B.A. (Hons) degree 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
Moderation will be handed by appointed assessors within South Africa and by partners within academic links scheme in Zambia and Britain 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Assessors should possess at least a Masters degree in Drama and Theatre or at least a Masters degree in Development Studies 

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. University of Zululand 



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.