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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma: Compositional Techniques: LTCL

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
23597	Diploma: Compositional Techniques: LTCL
ORIGINATOR
Trinity College London
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 10105/14	2015-07-01	2018-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-06-30		2022-06-30

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 purpose of this theoretical diploma is to test learners' skills of original composition in a consistent musical style through prepared and unprepared stimuli. Compositions must demonstrate a standard of workmanship and a degree of originality worthy of performance at a professional level. The LTCL in Music Composition is a written diploma in which the standard is equivalent to that on completion of a full-time undergraduate course in composition at a conservatoire or other Higher Education establishment.

This qualification meets the needs of the individual performer, whether professional or amateur, as well as of the music teacher and the music profession as a whole, and is created for the individual candidate to display his/her skills of communication in whatever specialised role chosen: performer, composer, director, practising musician, informed music-lover, musicologist, teacher, mentor or adjudicator.

In offering international assessments within arts education in South Africa, Trinity contributes in a modest way to the strength and vitality of a culture and economy which is key to the creative industries across South Africa and Africa as a whole.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Candidates are required to have passed Grade 8 in theory or an equivalent qualification in written music before entering for the LTCL in Music Composition.

It is assumed that the learners accessing this qualification are competent in language, literacy and communication at NQF Level 5.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The qualifying learner will:

1. Engage effectively with a range of musical briefs (ensembles, style etc).

2. Execute work effectively with a high degree of professionalism, taking full responsibility for the development and appropriateness of work, presenting work in accessible form.

3. Integrate complex material into their compositions in a manner that demonstrates contextual awareness and sensitivity to the needs and abilities of performers and listeners.

4. Select appropriate methodologies.

5. Demonstrate a high level of creativity and originality in composition with a critical awareness of the smaller margin of error acceptable at LTCL.

6. Demonstrate an ability to work independently, showing self-motivation and critical self-awareness.

7. Demonstrate outstanding command of subject knowledge and commensurate confidence in composition, including competence in the practices, processes, techniques and methodologies required in music composing.

8. Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge in composing and familiarity with relevant concepts.

9. Demonstrate how to analyse, manipulate and create musical materials and to present results in a coherent and communicable form.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant compositional techniques and methodologies.

11. Know how to demonstrate a measure of personal expression, imagination and creativity in composition and communicate this through music employing appropriate technical and interpretative means.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The qualifying learner will:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of musical elements and structures and how their fusion contributes to the creation of music.

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of compositional techniques.

> Distinction: Evidence of original and imaginative compositional methodologies, which are musically conceived and well developed.
> Pass: Effective application of compositional methodologies showing development of material, which is structured within a coherent musical format.
> Below Pass: Limited evidence of applied compositional methodologies and restricted development of musical ideas.

Demonstrate the ability to respond creatively within a compositional brief.

Demonstrate the ability to express this via a musical score.

> Distinction: Imaginative response to the given brief articulated via an accurate and finely crafted score.
> Pass: Effective response to the given brief via a well-orchestrated score.
> Below Pass: Communicative intention not consistently clear or failing to fulfil the given brief.

Display a creative application of musical knowledge, skills and understanding via the use of rhythm, pitch, texture and dynamics in a compositional context.

Demonstrate understanding of different musical styles/idioms and the ability to write consistently within these.

> Distinction: Compositions demonstrate an inspired use of musical knowledge and stylistic insight within the given remit.
> Pass: Evidence that compositions are consistently faithful to the style required by the brief and that work is under pinned by sound musical knowledge.
> Below Pass: Weak stylistic and contextual awareness and lacking a secure musical grasp.

Demonstrate the ability to integrate the skills, knowledge and awareness covered in each component.

Demonstrate the degree to which he/she can produce and present work, which shows cohesion, spontaneity, creativity, individuality and personal ownership.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment tests knowledge of notational conventions, understanding of musical structure, the basics of composition, awareness of musical styles and analysis based on a choice of set works.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Trinity's full range of grade and diploma examinations in music (Practical and Theory) have been formally accredited in England by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the corresponding regulatory authorities in Wales (ACCAC) and Northern Ireland (CEA). The grade examinations are now recognised within the National Qualifications Framework according to the following chart, and can be built with confidence into music education programmes in the school curriculum, in the independent sector and in private tuition.

This qualification is accredited in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by QCA, ACCAC and CEA at Levels 4 and 5 in the UK National Qualifications Framework. The diploma is aligned with university and college standards and equates to expectations at the end of the first year of undergraduate study.

Trinity is also in contact with numerous agencies and government bodies worldwide, with the purpose of securing recognition of its qualifications.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

FTCL/FMusTCL 5 Post-graduate degree NVQ Level 5

LTCL/LMusTCL/

ATCL/AMusTCL

4 First degree NVQ Level 4

First Concert Certificate (distinction)

Grades 6-8 Performer's Certificate

3 Advanced A/AS level NVQ Level 3 Advanced GNVQ

Grades 4-5 First Concert Certificate (pass)

2 Intermediate GCSE grade A*-C NVQ Level 2 Intermediate GNVQ

Grades 1-3 1 Foundation GCSE grade D-G NVQ Level 2 Foundation GNVQ

Initial Entry Certificate of Educational Achievement

MODERATION OPTIONS

All Trinity examiners and moderators are selected and trained according to strict procedures. Candidates for inclusion on a panel of examiners must be well-qualified professionals in the relevant field, have a sympathetic attitude towards candidates of all ages, and show evidence that they are able to work without compromising the standards expected by Trinity.

All examiners are required to undergo regular scrutiny visits from the Chief Examiner or an appointed deputy and if an examiner is found to be out of line with the assessment standards of a panel, he/she will be retrained or may be required to leave the panel.

Trinity's Assessment Consultant works with Chief Examiners and Senior Moderators across all disciplines to recommend adjustments and improvements to monitoring systems, train Chief Examiners where necessary in an appropriate level of statistical skills and awareness, and provide support on reliability issues. This includes ensuring that monitoring provides:

Overall analysis of results by examination or by unit.

Analysis of results by centre, examiner, country.

Analysis of results over time, identification of variations to normal patterns of results.

Identification of areas where remedy may be necessary through clearer criteria, better guidelines, training and standardisation of examiners, shadowing or joint examining.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All assessment is carried out by external examiners selected and trained by Trinity. LTCL assessments are normally conducted by one examiner with a small percentage of examinations recorded for monitoring and quality control. All provisional marks given by examiners are subject to analysis on receipt at head office, before the issue of certificates.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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